Key Elements of the Sage Educational Program
Small, blended classrooms: Classes targeted at 15-18 students and spanning two grades will encourage cross-age interactions, greater social, academic and intellectual development, and consistency in teacher, student, and parent relationships.
Learner-centered: Individual learning strengths will be identified through unique assessments (portfolios and journals) for effective instructional design.
Interdisciplinary: The standards-based educational program will include thematic programs allowing for flexibility and integration of instructional resources and assessments.
Inquiry learning: Project and place-based programs will utilize themes of natural resources, agriculture, and local culture allowing students the opportunities to ask questions and discover possibilities.
Collaborative teaching/learning: Teachers will work as a team to develop an educational framework vertically aligned between grades. Students will communicate their intellectual, academic, and social experiences with schoolmates, teachers, family and community.
Unique standards: From cultural awareness to recycling, Sage will support an educational model that preserves local heritage and minimizes environmental impact. Sustainability is inherent in the place-baced education model.
