At Telluride Mountain School, the student is at the heart of the learning process, and teachers build their lessons and activities within the framework of an intentional philosophy that encompasses both pragmatic and idealistic goals.
Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY
WE BELIEVE
LEARNING IS AN ACTIVE PROCESS THAT STARTS WITH THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE STUDENT
• Lessons are engaging and inspire students to learn for life.
• Lessons develop critical thinking, creative, and collaborative capacities.
• Lessons develop an appreciation of diverse cultures and the natural world.
LEARNING BEST TAKES PLACE WHERE STUDENTS FEEL VALUED AND SAFE TO ACCEPT CHALLENGE AND TAKE RISKS
• Teachers help students to develop healthy relationships.
• Teachers engage with students in life-changing experiences that build self-awareness, confidence, character, and friendship.
• Teachers create opportunities for students to build their skills and knowledge through perseverance and repeated effort.
LEARNING INCLUDES VITAL CONTENT AND SKILLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE
• The curriculum includes a broad range of subjects and content knowledge.
• The curriculum emphasizes the mastery of key academic skills.
• The curriculum is rigorous and encourages academic excellence.
LEARNING DEVELOPS IMPORTANT LEARNING ATTITUDES AND DISPOSITIONS
• Students develop global-mindedness.
• Students develop individual interests and find meaning in their activities.
• Students acquire a sense of balance among competing demands.
“The teachers and their care for the students and their learning experience were exemplary.The stamina and involvement by the teaching staff were beyond full time. They gave of themselves in a completely selfless way with a devoted dedication to the students. The teachers were committed to the student’s learning and positive group experience.”
~ Lower & Middle School Parent
LABORATE DURE...LUDITE DURE...WORK HARD...PLAY HARD
