Welcome to Terra Verde Discovery School
The Mission
The mission of Terra Verde Discovery School is to preserve the joys of childhood while cultivating creativity and critical thinking that stresses the importance of entrepreneurial enthusiasm, ecological sustainability, and ethical benevolence.
Joys of Childhood
Our educational philosophy's deep and rigorous program is designed by our exceptional faculty who serve as instructors. Here, your child will learn with joy and purpose.
Ecological Sustainability
Each year, the entire Terra Verde learning community honors our Earth with meaningful environmental service projects. In recent years this included the removal of invasive species and revitalization of natural plants.
The installation of rain-water catchment systems, growing of fruits and vegetables in our raised orchard and raised garden beds, and completing philanthropic events to raise funds for clean water in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Off-campus, Terra Verde classes have partnered with community organizations to complete park clean-ups with an emphasis on stewardship and protection of the watershed.
Terra Verde is a TreeRing Green Yearbook School! For each yearbook produced, TreeRing works with their partner, Trees for the Future, to plant that many trees in our school's name.
Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm
Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm at Terra Verde allows students to develop ways in which to raise funds for individuals or causes they are passionate about. Each grade at TVDS annually creates a business (non-profit/for-profit).
Core Virtues
Terra Verde's unique Virtues Program is embedded in school life and practiced by students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. Morning Meeting is one of the cornerstones of the Virtues Program. The entire Terra Verde community gathers two times a month is family groups to reflect on what is important to us as a community. Student- and teacher-led Morning Meeting presentations are focused on Virtues; exploring their deeper meanings and learning to be mindful of them in our daily interactions. This sets the tone for respectful learning, helps students develop their communication skills and confidence, and establishes a climate of belonging and trust.
