Renaissance School
purpose, passion, vision
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The Mangrove Room (Our 12-15 Year Old Environment) The early adolescent is in a new stage of development. The awe and wonder characteristic of the Elementary school student is replaced by a need for personal relevance and a need for individual meaning for the Junior High student. This is also a time of intense social development both on an individual level and as a member of a community. Curriculum is presented in a way that allows the student to engage and to immerse himself/herself in the material based on their individual interests and passions. There is significant emphasis on creative self-expression at this level. The student is involved in a number of seminars, community projects and other collaborative ventures - a critical element as he begins the process of self-definition as a community member. |