Mission & Character Traits

Mission

The mission of Denver Discovery School is to value every child’s individualized intellectual and social strengths through rigorous, purposeful and relevant learning and leadership opportunities. We foster perseverance and intellectual curiosity so that our students are prepared to meet 21st century academic and personal demands.

Character Traits

IDENTITY

Our identity comes from having an understanding of both ourselves and the world around us.

RESPECT

To honor and to show consideration and value to people, property, the environment, and yourself.  It means to treat others well even if they look, act, or believe differently than you do.

EMPATHY

The ability to sense other peoples’ emotions and the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking and/or feeling.

ADVOCACY

To promote or defend another’s personal rights, needs, or interests.