Student centered, heterogeneous education recognizes the diverse contributions of learners, is developmentally appropriate, is gender fair, and promotes success. By accepting responsibility for their learning and by working to utilize the strengths of all members of a group, students participate in relevant practice for the culturally diverse world which they prepare to enter. All learners are provided with a challenging, interdisciplinary academic program All students are engaged in a demanding core curriculum providing interdisciplinary academic experiences. These experiences provide a strong academic foundation through programs that are designed to acknowledge a variety of learning styles, values multiple intelligences, and integrate subject matter. Skills development, critical thinking, self-esteem, and cognitive development are incorporated into every curricula area.
All learners develop a sense of community and belonging.
A team of teachers work with approximately 100 students to create a school within a school. This team becomes a home base where students feel secure and supported and experience a true sense of belonging. This environment provides the opportunity for students and teachers to develop closer relationships and to share the joy of learning with one another. All teachers are expert at teaching young adolescents. While we understand that there are various levels of expertise, teachers at the middle school level are trained and committed to working effectively with young adolescents.