Learning Communities
Elementary - Middle - Adolescent
An inclusive community of multi-age learners supporting one another through a journey of self-discovery. This environment fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and community.
Upward Elementary (Ages 7 - 10)
CORE SKILLS. PLAY. ACTIVE LEARNING.
Learners in our upper elementary further develop relationships through interaction and engaging through play, exploration, and experiential learning. They discover fleeting interests and deepen their understanding of self. Core skills are developing in language arts, reading, and math in self-directed learning through connections and guided opportunities. Critical thinking and creativity are developed through project-based learning. Meanwhile, plenty of free play binds the community together and builds problem solving and collaboration.
Middle - Adolescent (Ages 11 - 14+)
CHARACTER. COLLABORATION. REAL WORLD LEARNING.
Middle school is the time when students are developing a deeper understanding of their character, while they are guided to explore their natural talents and gifts, who they are, and where they are headed. Students work on real world experiences while thinking more deeply. Collaboration with their peers will challenge and support their development. Life-skills development are woven in, incorporating soft skills such as teamwork, flexibility, persistence, problem solving, leadership, work ethic, and conflict resolution. Students are taught to self-advocate for their intellectual, academic, creative, and social-emotional needs.