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.