Children's attitudes toward learning are formed at an early age, supported and nurtured by a strong partnership between school and home.  At Breakwater School a child's natural enthusiasm and creativity flourish within a clearly structured yet intimate educational setting.

Recognizing the importance of these early learning experiences, Breakwater School encourages children to become independent creative thinkers and problem solvers, and to develop self-discipline, concentration, self direction, and self-confidence.  We help students realize their potential by providing a supportive environment and well-planned instruction.  We believe children learn best when information is presented in a meaningful context, and encourage teachers to integrate various disciplines when developing curricula.

Teachers who understand the process of child development, and who appreciate each child's talents, learning styles, and unique nature, are highly valued at Breakwater.  We encourage all those who work at our school - teachers, administrators, and support staff - to be active professionals, and we support ongoing professional development for our staff.

A strong commitment to community involvement is an important feature of life at Breakwater School.  We strive to create an environment that both reflects the diversity of our larger community and the world, and is characterized by shared responsibility, civility, and justice.  The role of the school is to affirm each individual's distinct sense of self while helping children appreciate both their own identities and those of others.

Our school-home partnership helps children develop a strong understanding of themselves as learners.  This partnership also helps instill in students a sense of responsibility to themselves and to their community.  Our hope is that when children leave Breakwater School they will be able to recognize and value both the common threads which run through all our lives and the breadth of differences found in our world.