Philosophy

The staff of Glenburnie School subscribe to a philosophy of education which encompasses the whole child. Our basic aim is to provide for each individual the opportunity to grow in knowledge, to seek truth, to assess values, to further the development of both fine and gross motor skills, and to find his/her place as a happy and productive member of society.

We believe that the process of education is developmental in nature, and we strive to meet individual needs of students within a warm and caring environment. We encourage academic excellence by emphasizing the development of thinking skills, teaching the importance of knowledge, developing organizational and study skills, teaching and reinforcing values, and providing a range of enrichment activities to meet the specific needs of individual children. In educating students, we strive to meet their intellectual, physical, and social needs.

We believe that education is a partnership between the school and home. We strive to maintain close contact and accurate communication with the home through interim reporting and regularly scheduled interviews. As a staff, we are dedicated to providing an opportunity for each individual student to be educated to his or her fullest potential of his or her ability and to be well prepared to meet the future, with confidence and enthusiasm.