It has been said that practicality is nothing but an ideal put to use. That's the story of Neighborhood Schoolhouse. We began in the spring of 1980 as a small group of people who shared some simple but strong ideals. Since that first gathering, we have taken steps- along with the help of good fortune- to turn these ideals into a reality that continues to grow.
In rounding out the role of responsibility for our school, we knew when we began that we wanted and needed parents to actively participate in all levels. We imagined that people who wanted their children to come to a school such as ours would come from diverse backgrounds, and that the children would receive a far richer education if their parents were active participants. Finally, we understood that to make our school affordable to as many people as possible, we needed parents to help raise additional funds and cut costs by volunteering their labor.
In rounding out the role of responsibility for our school, we knew when we began that we wanted and needed parents to actively participate in all levels. We imagined that people who wanted their children to come to a school such as ours would come from diverse backgrounds, and that the children would receive a far richer education if their parents were active participants. Finally, we understood that to make our school affordable to as many people as possible, we needed parents to help raise additional funds and cut costs by volunteering their labor.