Our inquiry-based approach is grounded in deep questions and authentic challenges. By consolidating and refining skills while developing new passions, students can think deeply, create, and transfer classroom learning to real-world situations. Creativity, collaboration, and resilience are emphasized and developed through opportunities for student voice and input into the learning. Students set goals, share, and reflect on their learning in a variety of ways. Empowering and engaging students is essential for developing independent, critical thinkers who can envision better solutions and take their passions forward for the future.

Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science are the foundations of the school’s academic program. Additional opportunities allow children to express themselves creatively through Visual and Performing Arts, Music, Language/Culture, and Physical Education. Teachers utilize a variety of strategies designed to enrich each student’s experience. All classes participate in field trips linked to the curriculum. School traditions include holiday celebrations, assemblies, sports, performances, and extracurricular activities throughout the year.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

The National Core Arts Standards provide a framework for excellence in arts and drama education across the United States. These standards are designed to ensure that all students have access to high-quality arts education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. The standards encompass four artistic disciplines: dance, music, theater, and visual arts, and are organized around four artistic processes: creating, performing/presenting/producing, responding, and connecting. By promoting active engagement in the arts, the National Core Arts Standards support students in developing essential skills, including artistic expression, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. These standards guide educators in designing curriculum and instruction that cultivate artistic literacy and empower students to explore, create, and appreciate the rich diversity of human expression through the arts.


𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄 (𝐈𝐂𝐓/𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌):

The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards provide a framework for effective integration of technology in education to empower learners and transform learning experiences. These standards encompass seven categories: Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. By emphasizing the development of digital-age skills and literacies, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital citizenship, the ISTE standards prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. Educators use the ISTE standards to guide the design of technology-rich learning environments, promote meaningful use of technology for learning and productivity, and ensure equitable access to digital resources and opportunities for all learners.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 (𝐒𝐄𝐋):

The Second Step program provides a comprehensive framework for social-emotional learning (SEL) designed to foster students' social, emotional, and academic success. Through evidence-based curriculum and resources, Second Step promotes the development of essential social-emotional skills, including empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making. The program covers a wide range of topics, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible behavior. By integrating Second Step standards into instruction, teachers create supportive learning environments that promote positive social interactions, emotional well-being, and academic achievement. The program empowers students to navigate challenges, build healthy relationships, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

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