Mission

The mission of the Boggs School is to nurture creative, critical thinkers who contribute to the well-being of their communities.

Core Ideology

High levels of critical thought, creativity, and learning

Excellence in teaching

Authentic, trusting relationships

Community empowerment

Equity within both human relationships and the natural world

To provide the tools to achieve ambitious goals and live lives of meaning

To nurture a sense of place and develop a commitment to a better Detroit

To grow our souls by developing a connection with ourselves, each other, and the earth

Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others
Inclusion
The practice of interacting with others in work and play, no matter who they are or where they come from
Collaboration
Working with others to complete a task and to achieve shared goals
Creativity
The ability to make new things or think of new ideas
Health
The practice of making choices that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Learning
Acquiring wisdom, knowledge, or skill
Self-Determination
The practice of having a goal-oriented and self-directing mindset
Courage
Facing difficulties with persistence and bravery; addressing wrongs/mistakes with integrity and accountability
Critical Thinking
Disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence