Overall Mission

The mission of Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School is to study the natural world in order to help students increase their awareness and understanding of our physical environment, while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills as well as responsible actions. This complex process will help encourage students to take an active role as both wise consumers and caretakers of our natural resources. It is our objective to prepare students to cope intelligently with many of the environmental issues facing our world today.

Science

Students will observe and experience first-hand many of the fields of scientific endeavor, including geology, botany, zoology, ecology, etc. Special activities will include issues in wildlife management, forestry, plate tectonics, and environmental controls. Material content, field experiences, and level of difficulty will vary according to school grade.

Standards

Students will experience high quality teaching personnel, educational methods, and standards that meet or exceed the California Department of Education Science Framework requirements.

Conservation

Students will grapple with current environmental issues, and they will develop strategies to properly manage and conserve our natural resources.