CORE VALUES – RAINBOW DREAMS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

OUR CORE VALUES

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary focus of Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy is to uplift and empower the “at risk” and “under-served” population of Las Vegas as defined by state statutes and removes barriers to academic equity. We provide a firm educational foundation while encouraging diversity and cultural appreciation. We provide smaller, more manageable teacher-to-student ratios and a highly qualified faculty and staff while offering outreach support programs to maximize collaboration between parents, students, and faculty. At RDELA, we pride ourselves on providing a challenging academic curriculum that focuses on early childhood literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA

A part of Rainbow Dreams Academy’s charter is a focus on character development. Our core values are founded upon the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity; Self-Determination; Collective Work & Responsibility; Cooperative Economics; Purpose; Creativity; and Faith in Ourselves.

Our students are reminded of these principles, as they are able reflect upon them daily throughout the school year through displays of their physical presence throughout the school. The Kwanzaa principles embrace our school’s mission to challenge their intellect, maximize their talents, respect themselves and others, and take pride in their heritage so that our students will become life-long learners and productive. successful citizens.

UNITY – This core principle stresses the importance of togetherness for one’s family, the community, and for the nation.

Umoja (oo-MO-jah) | Unity

Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah)

SELF-DETERMINATION – This core principle requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.

COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY – This core principle reminds us of our obligation to the past, present, and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world. It emphasizes working together to solve our problems.

Ujima (oo-GEE-mah)

COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS – This core principle emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to build and maintain our own businesses. We should profit from them together.

Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah)

PURPOSE – This core principle encourages us to make our communities as great as they can be. We can do this by taking care of ourhomes and communities to restore them to greatness.

Nia (NEE-yah)

CREATIVITY – This core principle makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community. We should do as much as we can, in our own unique way, to make our homes and communities more successful and beautiful.

Kuumba (koo-oom-bah)

FAITH – This core principle focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind. We affirm our self-worth and confidence in our ability and our faith in ourselves, our parents, and our teachers to help us succeed.