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The mission of Navajo Preparatory School is:

The mission is to produce Yideeską́ą́góó Naat’áanii, Leaders Now and into the Future.

Our vision is to create a compassionate and caring home where the NavajoPrep community thrives. We strive to instill a strong sense of self-identity, cultural foundation, and global awareness in our students. Through this holistic approach to education, we prepare our students with the tools and knowledge they need to become leaders within their communities and on a regional, national, and international scale. Navajo Prep fosters an inclusive environment that welcomes all individuals by removing barriers.

CORE VALUES

 

COURAGEOUS                                                                                                  

T’áá ałtsoní yich’į’ ha’ólnii dooleeł

We possess the mental and moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear, difficulty and uncertainty. We are driven by courage on our life journey when faced with challenges and conflicts.

 

SPIRITUAL                                                                                                          

Ádáhodílzin dóó hodísin dooleeł

We develop a spiritual approach to life by walking in beauty through hózhǫ́ – living in balance and harmony with the universe through thoughts, deeds, actions and intentions.

 

 

 

The mission is reflected in the IB Learner Profile and the School’s motto: “Yideeskaago Naat’aanii – Leaders Now and Into the Future.”

We are:

  • Inquirers

    Naʼidikid dooleeł

    We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently

  • Knowledgeable

    Bił  ééhózin dooleeł

    We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

  • Thinkers

    Bił chohoo’ łlgo nitsékees dooleeł

    We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

  • Communicators

    Bizaad hahóózhǫǫd dooleeł

    We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

  • Principled

    Hòyáá dooleeł

    We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

  • Open-Minded

    Táá ałtsoní yaa ákonízin dooleeł

    We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

  • Caring

    Bee ajooba’hólǫ́ǫ dooleeł

    We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

  • Risk-Takers

    Yá’át’éhígíí yee na’idínítaah dooleeł

    We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

  • Balanced

    Hózhóógo naagháa dooleeł

    We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

  • Reflective

    Íhoo’aah yaa ntsénákeesgo yee siihdinzin dooleeł

    We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.