Albuquerque: Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School Opening Fall '08

I believe sign ups have already ended for the Fall session but you can get your children on the waiting list. It might be the right choice for some families out there for kids Grades 6-12! Have fun, Tabbi

http://cottonwoodclassical.org/


The founders of Cottonwood Classical not only feel that all children can learn but that they should be afforded the kind of high quality education found in private schools at no cost. With a small pupil-teacher ratio of fifteen to one, Cottonwood students of all abilities will not only meet and exceed state standards but will also grow as young adults into productive citizens in the working world. Cottonwood will embrace a variety of methods, curricula, and delivery models to meet the diverse educational needs of all students.

Because the Paideia method is a conversation-based program, it allows the curriculum to be both challenging for the gifted student and therapeutic for the at-risk student. Through Socratic Seminar, students of all abilities and backgrounds will participate in oral discourse, learning over the course of their middle and high school careers essential skills such as reading comprehension, social interaction, teamwork, and critical thinking. The classic texts to be used will cover ideas and issues of enduring importance allowing students to find for themselves their values and voice.

Cottonwood Classical is devoted to developing highly skilled learners who, through a broad knowledge base, can analyze, synthesize and evaluate new information. Graduates will be prepared to enter and thrive at the world’s finest colleges and universities and will be prepared for a fluid and dynamic 21st century workforce where cultural differences are studied, respected, and valued.

They will demonstrate social responsibility and integrity through active community involvement and service learning opportunities. They will be able to communicate with diverse audiences through reading, speaking, writing, and listening. In essence, Cottonwood Classical students will learn "how to learn," thus enabling them to transfer any skills or knowledge into a post-secondary setting and ultimately the global marketplace.