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

SCL facilitates a buddy program to help students form meaningful relationships across grade levels.

These relationships help students gain valuable social and emotional skills such as 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.