Vance Mission Statement
Vance School of Human Diversity and Ecology is a student-centered, nurturing environment where collaboration is encouraged among students, teachers, and community. Vance promotes critical thinking and life-long learning for the 21st Century. Our children are academically and socially prepared for success in a global community with respect for themselves and each others' cultures.
Magnet Theme and NASA Explorer School
Vance Elementary School of Human Diversity and Ecology focuses on the study of people and cultures around the world and their relationship with the natural environment. Vance is also a NASA Explorer School integrating NASA resources into our magnet them including design challenges, NASA educator visits, and video conference events. NASA objectives in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and geography are imbedded in our language and literacy program to strengthen student independence as life long learners.
Students at Vance explore all subject areas through hands on activities such as gardening, field trips, Reader's Theater, art and music. They discover the importance of civic responsibility and a sense of individual power to make a difference in the community and the world. Our students express their understanding through projects, performances, family centered celebrations and more!