Hands-on, relevant resources and materials are used. Programs have provisions for critical analysis, solution-finding, and real life applications. Parent presentations, neighborhood walks, field trips, and student selected activities are integrated into curriculum.
Students have input and choice when products are required.
Students are involved in goal setting, planning, and curricular assessment. Curriculum incorporates discovery or experiential learning opportunities. Leadership Teams used for curriculum planning. Teachers collaborate across grade levels and content areas. Curriculum is integrated.