These students want to express themselves fully so writing, debate and theater are a part of their studies. Math is taught using real life projects and examples, such as designing an engineering project. Students may do a history project by interviewing senior citizens and writing up their stories, including background research about the time of their youth. Teens may also spend some time working with a mentor in a business or service to see what the work world is like. Classroom teachers provide the main course of study, but they also set up experiences with a variety of professionals to give the teenagers exposure to many different parts of society.
Children usually stay with the same teacher for three years.
The older children in each level are able to help the younger ones while reinforcing their own learning and developing leadership skills. The adolescent program is for students 12-14. Elementary classes extend beyond the immediate classroom. The school library is an important source where students do independent research. Older children and adolescents leave the building frequently, with adult supervision, to extend their research by consulting with sources in the community.