University Schools Mission
and Philosophy
The purpose of University Schools is to be learner
centered. The school provides an integrated pre-kindergarten
through grade 12 education in a single facility. Students, teachers
and parents are part of a community that promotes knowledge and
skills for life-long learning, academic achievement, personal
wellness and responsibility. The school's program bases educational
decisions on best practice.
Mission:
University Schools will prepare students emotionally and educationally
for learning, leading, and caring citizenship in their academic,
social, and civic communities.
Vision:
University Schools envisions a caring and supportive environment
where students become self-directed through personalized experiences.
Students, teachers and parents cooperate to develop autonomous learning in the learner-centered school.
Philosophy:
Within a nurturing pre-kindergarten through grade 12 learner-centered
environment, all students have the opportunity to reach their full
potential.
Pillars of our Community
- K-12 community focused school
- Self-directed, student centered community
- High academic standards and expectations for personal responsibility
- Supportive, nurturing environment
- Small class size
University Schools learner-centered environment offers many unique
opportunities where learning takes place for everyone. Students
are encouraged to initiate and pursue topics, projects, and activities
that interest them. They explore the world beyond school, learning
about post-high school opportunities, careers, work, and the community.
These experiences help develop habits and values that will enhance
the quality of their lives.
Key Features:
Advisor/Advisee Program
- Small teacher/student ratio
- Personalized learning plans
- Portfolios
- Daily contact
- Sense of family
Parental/Guardian Involvement
- Participate in student lead conferences
- Volunteering
- Assistance with the development and implementation of personalized
learning plans
- School committees
- Monitor their child's progress
Enhanced Instruction
- Smaller class sizes
- Guided exploration
- Arts
- Co-curricular activities and athletics
- Wellness
- Real-life learning opportunities
- Multi-aged
Community Partnerships
- Collegiate and Career Pathways
- Shadowing
- Internships
- Community Service
- Business involvement
- College courses
- Community volunteers
Safe and Caring Environment
- K-12 Facility
- Advisor advocate
- Multi-aged interaction
- Peer educators
Teachers
- Wide range of interests
- Expertise and deep understanding of at least one subject area
- Continuous learners
- Strive to help each student learn and grow
Curriculum
- Opportunities for students to develop basic understanding and
skill in language development, mathematics, science, social studies,
second language acquisition, the fine and applied arts, physical
education and health
- Integrated and interdisciplinary curricula
- Curriculum is being continually evaluated
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing program
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