OUR FRAMEWORK FOR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Develop conscientious, standards-based units that support student learning and applies classroom content to real world problems...

STANDARDS-BASED UNITS

  • Plan meaningful units that teach essential concepts and skills anchored to content standards
  • Align standards with materials and strategies to ensure understanding
  • Identify student outcomes that measure mastery of targeted standards

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

  • Tap into students' curiosity and inherent desire to learn
  • Promote meaningful family and community involvement
  • Provide authentic forums for students to demonstrate their creativity and genius

SERVICE LEARNING

  • Make academic content relevant to students by creating opportunities for students to effect change in their community
  • Expose students to the idea of active and engaged citizenship
  • Encourage youth voice and expand students′ understanding of local, national, and global challenges