The mission of the Boggs School is to nurture creative, critical thinkers
who contribute to the well-being of their communities.
Core Values
- 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
Core Purposes
- 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
Habits of Heart, Mind, and Hands
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
Empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of others
Health - The practice of making choices that promote ones mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Mastery - A level of great skill developed after continuous effort
Grit - The continuous effort of working through challenging tasks
Self-Determination - The practice of having a goal oriented and self-directing mindset
Resourcefulness - The ability to overcome problems or make due with what is available to create a solution
Critical Thinking - Disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence
