Our Mission

Educationally expansive and intentionally small, Los Encinos School nurtures joyful, creative, confident, and resilient learners who develop the foundation to make a positive impact in their communities and the world as ethical leaders.

Our Philosophy

The Los Encinos faculty prepares students to become global thinkers and citizens, with a strong academic foundation and a passionate curiosity for learning. Teachers design and facilitate a broad range of experiences that engage students as critical thinkers and problem-solvers. Our school-wide integrated curriculum is rich in the humanities and stresses teamwork and cooperation. Building character and mutual respect are emphasized daily in our classrooms and in our service learning program. A Los Encinos graduate welcomes the challenges of navigating an increasingly complex world and seeks to find their place in our community and beyond.

A Los Encinos student…

• Possesses core human values that reflect tolerance, compassion, and a sense of community responsibility;

• Communicates reciprocally and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Listens thoughtfully, listens to and hears multiple perspectives, and enjoys an expansive vocabulary that promotes creative expression;
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and critical thinking by seeking deeper levels of meaning, asking good questions, quantifying and analyzing, and discerning relevant information;
• Is motivated by a passion for learning to accept challenges, take risks, and learn from mistakes;
• Is a change agent who possesses the confidence and self-esteem to lead, to collaborate, and to follow.

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