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Students at The Howard Gardner School
are active learners.
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Curriculum...
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While we feature a structured, college-prep curriculum, the curriculum is taught in a very active, hands-on, and multi-sensory way. Weekly field studies and internships reinforce learning.
Technology
Technological communication is essential for educational success in the 21st century. For that reason, the school strongly suggests that students have their own notebook computer with a wireless network card. (Notebook computers are available through a scholarship program, if needed.)
The school’s wireless network allows students internet access and to be networked within the school, sharing files, printers, scanners, etc.
In addition, the school provides digital cameras and video cameras so that students can create multi-media presentations which can then be shown in our "Micro-Theater."
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Credits
Students need to earn each year: - Language Arts, 1 credit
- Science, 1 credit
- Social Science, 1 credit
- Math, 1 credit—unless the student has completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry
- Electives, 1 or 2 credits
Students may also receive credit for:
Internship Work/Study, 1 credit
Graduation Requirements: - English 4 credits
- Math 3 credits or through Algebra II
- Social Studies 3 credits
- Science 3 credits
- PE 2 credits
- Electives 5 credits
Total: 20 credits
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Accelerated Learners
Highly-motivated students can move more quickly through the curriculum, and either graduate early or take college courses through distance learning with assistance from our staff.
Senior Project
If seniors have completed enough credits, for third trimester they may choose to go on the senior trip or spend the quarter on a full-time internship. The internship could involve community service, travel, entrepreneurship, political action or independent study. Senior trips have included the deserts of northern New Mexico and Arizona, and Anchorage, Alaska.
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Grading Policy
We understand that traditional tests do not always tell the full story of what a student has learned. We use a combination of projects, participation, portfolios, and student input when determining grades.
It is our goal to see that each student earns a minimum of 5 high school credits with a grade point average of 3.0 or greater over the year. With our support, this is within the reach of all of our students.
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We achieved candidate status in 2005. Our full accreditation assessment is scheduled for fall of 2008.
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