The most creative and hard working faculty one could ever hope to gather in one location is constantly meeting this challenge. Inviting families to send their children to a beautiful facility nestled in a wilderness setting with an incredible group of teachers providing provocative learning experiences in a wide array of disciplines would be naturally compelling. This has been the experience of the School of the Plains to a great extent. We've doubled our enrollment each year, built four buildings, planted trees, and gardens, developed ponds and wetlands and expanded programs to include all of the arts, farmstead, environmental education, and camping. We attract families from all over the United States and Europe who are pleasantly surprised to find such an innovative school located in a region not known for progressive education.
Pleased parents report stories of excited children who love to come to school.
We hear of children who were turned off to traditional schools who are now turned onto learning. We see it in the faces of children who are actively involved in their learning. We continue to adapt our teaching, assessment, and programs to the needs and interests of our students and concerns of their parents. We've related our process to state and national standards to give parents comparisons concerning curricular content. We continue to refine this process as we complete curricular guides in all disciplines that will be available this fall.