Is the curriculum academically demanding?
Yes. Academic subjects are taught primarily in blocks over a concentrated three- or four-week period. These “main lessons” demand a high degree of creativity, organization and reflective thinking – culminating in a “main lesson book” at the end of each block. Traditional textbooks are not normally used in these classes. Beyond the main lessons, ongoing classes in English, Math, and Foreign Languages provide daily reinforcement and regular evaluations of student skill levels. Students also practice the building blocks of serious intellectual work in unexpected places. For example, practical arts require precise calculation skills in exacting wood joinery projects. Juniors and seniors are required to complete comprehensive projects to fulfill their curriculum requirements.
