The provision for a curriculum that is challenging, integrative and exploratory with enrichment experiences that respond to the heightened curiosity, sense of adventure, and growing awareness of all facets of life that characterize all young people at this age. The utilization of varied teaching and learning approaches. The establishment of a school-wide climate that supports young adolescents as they seek to understand themselves and their changing bodies, develop new social relationships, and form the attitudes and values that will come to define their adult personalities. The strong emphasis on the development of the skills and personal attribute needed to succeed in life. In addition to the foundational skills of reading, writing, and speaking, other life skills such as problem solving, responsibility, cooperation, and integrity are emphasized.
Children learn to think by themselves and in turn, make intelligent, well-informed choices.
By incorporating the viewpoints and insight of others, we learn ourselves. Praise your child for seeking the information he or she needs. Ask them to explain or provide examples for certain points which you find unclear. By explaining things to you, they will likely understand weaker areas and what needs to be worked on. Rephrase what your child has said to you.