The philosophy of education at Pinkerton Academy is that students need to acquire the skills, values, behaviors, and knowledge that are essential for success in a diverse and rapidly changing society. Students also need to develop skills, talents, and abilities that will enable them to pursue new truths, knowledge, and skills. Students should also aspire to use their knowledge, skills, talents and abilities to improve the human condition. Embedded within this philosophy is our understanding of the nature of the learner. All students are capable of learning Natural curiosity inspires most students to learn, and they are usually motivated by educational experiences that are relevant, rigorous and enjoyable.
Students learn best through a variety of styles and multiple intelligence's.
Students' capacities for achievement vary, and they learn at different rates. In most circumstances, students flourish when they are treated with respect and courtesy, are given responsibility, and receive positive reinforcement. The Nature of Learning Learning involves the acquisition, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and integration of knowledge and skills. Learning occurs through direct instruction, experimentation, inquiry, and reflection. Learning progresses as students move from concrete experiences to abstract levels of thought.