Our unique, strength-based approach to individualized learning allows us to empower our students. Our super stars spend their days in a variety of classes, with extra focus being paid to areas that need specialized attention.

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For example, if we have two third grade students, Sheldon and Sheila, their schedules would be decided based on their strengths and needs and not just their grade level. If Sheldon can comfortably decode multisyllabic words but Sheila has limited phonemic awareness and can only read simple sight words, they would report to different reading classes. Sheila would receive Orton-Gillingham, a multisensory, research-based reading program. Sheldon would be in a grade-level reading class that teaches the six kinds of syllables, spelling rules, and effective comprehension strategies.

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However, Sheila may be exceptionally strong in areas like science and math. She would be placed in a Discovery classroom with classmates at her respective skill level and explore concepts like magnetism and electricity by building circuits and formulating a hypothesis about positive and negative energy. Scheduling like this creates an opportunity for children to demonstrate an area of expertise, and, in turn, build stronger self-esteem.