ACADEMICS

OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Prepare students to apply rigorous academic content learned in the classroom to real life situations while developing each student’s passion for learning.

OUR GOALS ARE TO:

-Move away from traditional grade levels and grading system; Focus on Learning Stages and mastery of CA Common Core Standards.

-Grow no larger than two classes per learning stage. This will enable all teachers and staff to maintain a relationship with our students and allow the academy to be a strong center for the community.


-Provide Full Day Kindergarten

-Teach to mastery of foundational skills in English Language Arts & Mathematics.

-Provide hands-on inquiry and project based learning; curriculum that is driven by critical thinking, problem solving, discovery, and exploratory learning. Students are encouraged to create innovative solutions to complex problems working collaboratively with other students. Emphasis on the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) content.

           

-Provide differentiated support for all learners.

-Create Global Awareness; foreign language instruction (Spanish & Mandarin), cultural awareness and sensitivity, and collaborating with students in other countries via technology.

-Focus and build on the diversity of California’s students.

-Integrate health, nutrition, and physical education instruction throughout the day (including yoga and Taekwondo).

-Incorporate art and music into lessons.

-Collaborate with colleges and universities to create partnerships with the science, engineering and math departments. Allow students to take college level courses while still in high school (dual credit).

-Require students to complete community service hours to encourage socially considerate citizens.

-Apply to be an International Baccalaureate World School.