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Program Offerings
Rooted in student-centered culture, the Light Academy provides holistic support to students using the student’s team-curated Learning Plan, Multiple Intelligences Assessments, student preferences, and family feedback. The collection of academic and personal characteristics of each student affords educators at the Light Academy the opportunity to teach and connect with students in meaningful and impactful ways. True connection and individualized support lead to academic and personal success not only for students, but also families and larger communities.
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Program Offerings
Required College-Prep Courses
Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, English Language Arts. All courses include age appropriate critical thinking-based skills, hands-on experiments, observations, guest speakers, field trips, and inquiry-based learning.
Self-Awareness & Humanities
Course designed to teach and practice different means of self-reflection, awareness, and self-regulation. Mindfulness Practices are used to integrate social-emotional learning through explicit instruction in empathy, emotional regulation, and building healthy relationships with others.
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Physical Education & Wellness
Course designed to teach multiple aspects of physical education and overall wellness inclusive of dietary explorations, nutritional information, and physical exercise. Students also develop life management skills that help them define personal success across all dimensions of their lives—preparing them for holistic, balanced living.
The Arts
Course may include Art, Dance, Music, or Chorus. Dance classes teach various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and modern dance while focusing on body awareness, rhythm, coordination, and artistic expression. Students learn choreography, improvisation, and performance techniques while developing physical fitness, discipline, and confidence.
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Pillars of Holistic Learning
Conscious of Self & Others
Self-awareness, holistic reflection, and personal growth require being mindful of oneself (conscious of self). Meanwhile, being mindful of others fosters kindness, compassion, and openness to the gifts they offer (conscious of others).
Critical Thinker
Being a critical thinker enables one to solve problems and devise solutions, which is crucial for navigating life's ups and downs, including managing finances, health, relationships, personal growth, and one's environment.
College Ready
College readiness is a key aspect of the mission, as it is essential to ensure that students are equipped for success in college after graduating high school.
Career Bound
Career readiness is an integral part of the mission, as it is crucial for ensuring that students are prepared to start or advance in a career after graduating high school.
Compassionate
Compassion towards others is essential for positive interactions and meaningful connections within both local and global communities, while self-compassion fosters a healthy and fulfilling life.
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