Our educators utilize project-based learning (PBL). PBL is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. Students work on a project over an extended period of time—from a week up to a semester—that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by creating a public product or presentation for a real audience (such as their family members and/or fellow students).

By learning in this manner, students develop deep content knowledge as well as 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills

We help our students form meaningful relationships across grade levels through multi-age classrooms, Passions classes and our Buddies program.

These relationships help students gain social and emotional skills like self-management, social awareness, listening, and empathy. Although it’s tempting to think that younger students benefit the most from this program, older students reap remarkable benefits as well. The opportunity to mentor younger students solidifies their social-emotional competencies.

Sustainability-based education helps students understand and care for the world around them. It connects learning to real-life issues like the environment, community well-being, and responsible use of resources. Through hands-on experiences, students build skills to think critically, solve problems, and make choices that support a healthy future for people and the planet.

Our PreK-8 school is small by design. This allows students and families to be known well, and is an important part of what makes us special.