15-person Board of Trustees elected by the School Community at an Annual Meeting. A dozen K-12 parent committees. 30 student self-governnace and reflection Pods. A Student Judical Council. Our classes and projects cover all of the requirements of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as well as the cultural literacy curriculum of the Core Knowlege Foundation.
Students keep journals and complete community service.
In projects, students learn problem-solving, communications, leadership, initiative, and team work while also expereinceing practical applications of their acadmic classes and art and technology. Projects motivate students and show them the inter-connectedness of academic and skill areas needed to succeed in their future careers and lives. Our projects and academic classes are supported by our process of self-governance, advisors, and reflection. To accomplish this, we maintain a ratio of 12 students to one faculty member. Exit standards for Level V include passing college courses, being accepted in college, and paid apprenticeships in the community.