Upper School
The Upper School is curated to serve a diverse group of learners spanning grades 1-12.
Our Upper School embodies a commitment to a comprehensive and learner-centric educational experience. As learners progress through the Upper School, we instill guiding principles that extend beyond academics. The principles of stay curious, lead with empathy, creatively solve problems, embrace differences, communicate effectively, and foster inclusivity serve as important guide posts for our learners.
We nurture individuals to not only excel academically but also leave our school equipped with the essential life skills needed to navigate an ever-evolving world.
Curriculum
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Rooted in Montessori principles, fostering learner-centric education.
Community-based STEAM focus for a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
Multi-age studios to promote collaborative learning experiences.
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Implementation of project-based learning in lower grades and problem-based learning in upper grades.
Encouragement of inquiry-based methodologies, starting with questions to maintain learner curiosity.
Immersion in authentic, real-world problems to develop critical thinking and practical skills.
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Development of a self-paced core curriculum to establish a foundation for solving real-world problems.
Curriculum designed to be multimodal, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate.
Commitment to meeting or exceeding national standards while allowing flexibility for individualized learning journeys.
Mastery
Transcript
The Mastery Transcript serves as a pivotal tool for documenting and communicating the multifaceted High School experiences of our learners. This approach transcends traditional grading, offering an evaluation of their skill levels in various competencies based on national standards. Beyond conventional metrics, the collaborative platform enables us to showcase exciting core experiences, including internships, environmental stewardship work, and deliverables from real-world challenges they successfully navigated.
By employing Mastery Transcripts, we aim to provide a comprehensive and dynamic overview of each student's academic journey, emphasizing not only their achievements but also their growth, skills, and contributions to real-world problem-solving. This approach ensures that our learners graduate with a rich and holistic understanding of their capabilities, well-prepared for the diverse challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.