Students quickly understand the importance of what they are learning and how to use the academic skills acquired in the classroom. The second program, that links with REAL, is the I-search program. This program teaches students how to access and research information and develop a project or product based on a thematic unit through an eight or nine week lesson. To culminate these lessons, the students showcase what they have accomplished. The third concept blended together is the Micro-society.
Students apply their academic skills by working at a variety of jobs created within the school.
Students are given a sense of how to apply their academics to real life situations while taking ownership in their school. Each of these programs is designed to reinforce the Washington State Essential Learning goals. The West Valley City School will also offer classes, computers, and other resources to families who home-school their children. Please call the West Valley City School at 921-2836 with any questions you may have. All rights reserved.