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Our school is named after John Scottus Eriugena, the Platonist philosopher, theologian, and poet of Ireland’s Golden Age. Our values are inspired by a common thread, or perennial philosophy, found in the great traditions of East and West. We are a multi-denominational school, inspired by the works of Plato, Christianity, and Advaita (nondual) Vedanta philosophy. We see spirituality as the true essence of every human being and we welcome those of all faiths and those of none. Our motto (borrowed from the renaissance Florentine philosopher Marsilio Ficino) expresses the importance we attribute to being fully present and connected in every moment. At John Scottus, we emphasize the regular practice of meditation and mindfulness which strengthens focus, enhances awareness, and connects the student to a sense of quiet presence whether in stillness or inactivity. We see this as an essential tool for living a fulfilled life. Our vision is to be a rich learning environment that enhances students' lives and the lives of our wider community and society. Supporting our vision are 5 core values that we believe help to set a strong foundation for a meaningful life – unity, spirituality, the spirit of inquiry, service, and love. Our mission is for John Scottus to be an inspiring center of learning that invites our students, parents, teachers, and broader society to come to know their true Self. We aim for our students to flourish personally and academically. We encourage our students to discover and develop their unique gifts so they can contribute creatively to the world around them. We enable our student’s growth into responsible global citizens by encouraging social awareness of the world around us and our relationship to it. We endeavor to meet each person and situation from a place of love, first. We believe all of our students to be intelligent and love in action. We see our students and each other as spiritual beings. We acknowledge that there is a deeper presence beyond that of the body, mind, and heart.
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Our school is named after John Scottus Eriugena, the Platonist philosopher, theologian, and poet of Ireland’s Golden Age. Our values are inspired by a common thread, or perennial philosophy, found in the great traditions of East and West. We are a multi-denominational school, inspired by the works of Plato, Christianity, and Advaita (nondual) Vedanta philosophy. We see spirituality as the true essence of every human being and we welcome those of all faiths and those of none. Our motto (borrowed from the renaissance Florentine philosopher Marsilio Ficino) expresses the importance we attribute to being fully present and connected in every moment. At John Scottus, we emphasize the regular practice of meditation and mindfulness which strengthens focus, enhances awareness, and connects the student to a sense of quiet presence whether in stillness or inactivity. We see this as an essential tool for living a fulfilled life. Our vision is to be a rich learning environment that enhances students' lives and the lives of our wider community and society. Supporting our vision are 5 core values that we believe help to set a strong foundation for a meaningful life – unity, spirituality, the spirit of inquiry, service, and love. Our mission is for John Scottus to be an inspiring center of learning that invites our students, parents, teachers, and broader society to come to know their true Self. We aim for our students to flourish personally and academically. We encourage our students to discover and develop their unique gifts so they can contribute creatively to the world around them. We enable our student’s growth into responsible global citizens by encouraging social awareness of the world around us and our relationship to it. We endeavor to meet each person and situation from a place of love, first. We believe all of our students to be intelligent and love in action. We see our students and each other as spiritual beings. We acknowledge that there is a deeper presence beyond that of the body, mind, and heart. View full school