By consistently gauging student’s growth toward mastery students' understand their progress in relation to the central concepts. Teachers provide timely and specific feedback to help students identify areas of growth and guide them towards deeper understanding.

📘 LEARN

Students are introduced to key concepts through asynchronous lessons and resources. Each course includes:

• A course overview and pacing guide

• Key vocabulary and concepts

• Embedded habits of mind

• Customized learning pathways based on student interests and needs
  
  

Mentors support students in organizing their weekly plans and setting goals.

✍️ DO

Students demonstrate understanding by submitting meaningful work:

• Practice activities and topic assessments

• Projects aligned to each unit, with options to choose based on interests

• Application of Habits of Mind and real-world connections

Our definition of High Quality Work includes:

🛠️ Craftsmanship - Students take pride in their work, revise drafts, and meet formatting expectations.

🧠 Complexity - Projects require deep thinking, decision-making, and connecting ideas.

🧭 Authenticity - Work is personal, relevant, and reflects students’ unique voices and interests.

🌱 GROW

Progress is measured through mastery:

• Students receive timely, specific feedback from content teachers

• Mentors help track progress toward In Progress, Mastered, or Mastered+ levels

• Reflection is built into weekly mentor check-ins and course surveys