Our Mission

The mission of Dennis Lab School, in affiliation with university and community partners, is:

•  To facilitate a shared responsibility of learning among staff, students, families and community partners in an innovative and collaborative culture;
• To integrate best practices of educational theory and instructional methods that advance excellence in teaching and learning;
• To build community partnerships that allow learning to extend outside of the classroom and bring the community and the world into our school; and
• To meet and exceed local, state and federal standards of learning while providing a holistic education that allows students to excel in a changing world.

Our Vision

Dennis Lab School inspires academic excellence and personal success. Our core belief in a growth mindset challenges the way teachers, students, families, and community members encounter learning and approach the world. We will continuously innovate and collaborate to provide a learning environment that encourages everyone to reach their fullest potential.