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The TEAMS Middle School Academy is …
* Project based, hands on, integrated learning (to learn more about project based learning please visit www.bie.org)
*A unique mix of face-to-face classroom experiences, field-based learning activities, community involvement, and virtual learning opportunities
* A small school experience: teacher advisors who know and oversee progress .... no one falls through the cracks.
* Focused on 21st Century Skills such as information and technology literacy, problem solving, civic literacy, and global awareness (to learn more please visit www.21stcenturyskills.org)
* Individualized student-centered learning
*A place where effort creates ability and students are workers held to the highest expectations (to learn more about “student as worker, teacher as coach” please visit www.essentialschools.org)
* Focused on utilizing modern technology to process, evaluate and understand information as opposed to rote memorization and textbook work.
* A community-based school, which offers students the opportunity to work alongside scientists and community members through established school partnerships with NOAA, DLNR, Maui Land Trust, Pacific Whale Foundation, amongst others.
* Filled with opportunities to participate in after school enrichment and extra-curricular activities such as drama, dance, yearbook, athletics, etc.
To view a narrated power point presentation of the TEAMS Middle School Academy, please click here. |
