“Tell Me and I Forget. Teach Me and I Remember. Involve me and I Learn”
Benjamin Franklin
Project Based Learning
We believe that the best way to learn is by doing. Through project-based learning (PBL), students engage in real-world projects that challenge them to apply knowledge across subjects, collaborate with peers, and think critically. PBL allows students to explore complex problems and solutions, fostering deeper learning and long-term retention. Rather than simply being told what to learn, students take an active role in discovering, questioning, and applying knowledge to solve authentic problems. The process often culminates in a tangible product, presentation, or solution shared with an audience, giving students a sense of purpose and achievement.
PBL is a transformative approach that shifts the focus from passive knowledge absorption to active knowledge creation. It prepares students not just for academic success but for the complexities of real-life problem-solving. By connecting learning to the real world, PBL empowers students to take ownership of their education, fostering lifelong skills and a love for inquiry.
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STEM and Arts-Focused Curriculum
A STEM and Arts curriculum combines the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with the Arts ("STEAM") to create a comprehensive, interdisciplinary learning experience. This approach fosters both analytical skills and creative expression. Our curriculum prepares students to think innovatively in a variety of contexts and blends the logic and rigor of STEM with the creativity and intuition of the Arts. It emphasizes hands-on, project-based activities that encourage creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The goal of STEAM education is to equip students with a well-rounded skill set that integrates technical proficiency with creative thinking, preparing them to tackle the challenges of the modern world.
Mastery Based Education
Our educational program is designed to ensure that each student has a solid understanding of essential foundational knowledge and skills before moving on to the next topic. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery in various subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, classical literature, science, history, geography, civics, the arts, and world language. Unlike traditional education models that move students through material based on time spent in class or age, mastery-based education prioritizes individual learning and readiness. This educational approach reduces gaps in learning by ensuring a solid foundation and
promotes a deeper understanding of the material rather than superficial memorization. It also encourages a growth mindset, as students see challenges as opportunities to improve, and supports lifelong learning skills like self-regulation and perseverance.
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Personalized Learning Plans
We are committed to helping every child meet or exceed academic standards through the use of personalized learning plans. These plans are tailored to address each student’s unique needs and provide a clear roadmap to academic success. These plans are an essential resource for our teachers to support students academically. Parents also have real-time access to stay informed about their child's progress. These plans are web-based and serve as a central repository of real-time information on student needs and serve as a roadmap to academic achievement. They include student information, academic goals, current work, assessment data and analysis, and overall progress to date.
A Focus on Highly Effective Teachers
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At Schoolhouse Academy, our teachers utilize effective teaching practices that incorporate a mix of instructional strategies to engage students. This approach promotes deep understanding, fosters a positive learning environment, and inspires a love of learning. Our highly effective teachers adapt their methods to address the diverse needs of their students while maintaining high academic standards. We employ master teachers in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Art, all of whom possess strong subject matter expertise. This ensures they can clearly explain concepts and confidently address student questions. To support this high level of teaching, we maintain small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios, providing our students with personalized attention.
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Strategic Small Group Tutoring
We are dedicated to ensuring the success of every student. We achieve this goal by providing numerous opportunities for small-group tutoring. Studies have consistently demonstrated the positive and lasting effects of small-group tutoring. This type of tutoring complements and supports classroom learning, and is customized to meet the unique academic needs of each student.
Mind & Body Connection
We implement an integrated, evidence-based approach to health, nutrition, fitness, and mental health. Offering nutritious and fresh whole foods is crucial to ensure that students are ready to learn. We have developed a high-quality physical fitness program that aims to encourage daily moderate to vigorous movement for all students. Our main objective is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, and confidence to stay physically active throughout their lives. Our program includes a combination of aerobics and cardiovascular activities. Recent research has shown that physical activity is linked to academic benefits such as improved concentration, memory, and classroom behavior. These benefits are the foundation of creating students who are ready to learn.
Strong Leadership
We believe that a strong leader plays a vital role in establishing successful and sustainable schools. An effective school leader is accountable for fostering an atmosphere that promotes academic excellence, and a secure, supportive, and optimistic learning environment that facilitates high-quality teaching and learning.
Parent Involvement
We firmly believe in the importance of parent involvement as a critical and integral component of creating a highly successful school. Our duty and responsibility as educators is to guide and teach your children to achieve their greatest potential. This is what motivates us to create a great school for your children. We promise to always be transparent and open about what your children are being taught and we value your input along the way.
