Our Academic Approach
Our academic program is specifically designed to be experiential and hands-on where students are provided with real-world experiences and applications. A variety of modalities are used which support visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. We utilize a combination of indoor and outdoor learning spaces and community-based field trips as learning takes place in a multitude of settings.
While educators lead the learning process, student growth requires not only teachers but therapists, family, and community members, which sets our school apart as we involve every part of a student’s support system.
Experiential learning involves relationship building between the learner and themselves, others, and the world at large. To support this process, team leaders support learners and ensure physical and emotional safety, all while facilitating the learning process. The learner is encouraged to ask questions, be creative, be curious, investigate, experiment as well as make decisions and be accountable for the results.
Interactive learning allows students to navigate through an ever-changing environment. Because everything is connected in the real world, education should be cross-curricular to show students that things must work together. The implementation of field trips provides students the opportunity to see the application of their learning put into practice in the community.
Grades 5th-8th accredited through Cognia
Our Partnership with Heron Virtual Academy of S.C. for High School
Our hybrid, on-site program supports students who are enrolled in virtual school through Heron by providing a structured, supervised learning environment with hands-on academic assistance throughout the day. We understand that virtual school can be challenging for many students, so our team is present to help with organization, focus, and understanding coursework while ensuring appropriate supervision during device use. In addition to academics, students participate in meaningful socialization, small group activities, experiential learning, and community-based field trips. We are also actively working to develop internship opportunities that will support real-world skill building and increased independence.