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Program of Studies

Museum Academy students in each grade focus on three interdisciplinary thematic units each year to bring their museum-based learning environment to life. This approach encourages guided exploration and discovery, supports meaningful apprenticeships and projects, and fosters interaction among peers.

Students will explore, research, create and present quality exhibits to share with the school, parents and the outside community. These exhibitions may also include partnerships with community museums to display the students’ projects. Classroom, as well as school-wide projects, will transform the school into a living museum with grade level students acting as docents for the exhibitions.

The school will use the four patterns of effective museum learning:

  • Museum process apprenticeships
  • Creation of apprentice researchers
  • Knowledge-building communities
  • Project-enhanced learning
A group of young students sitting on the floor, engaged in what appears to be a collaborative learning activity, with a colorful patterned rug and classroom furniture visible in the background.
A modern, minimalist art gallery space with large windows, white walls, and black furniture arranged in a minimalist layout.
A group of diverse individuals examining a colorful, abstract artwork displayed on the wall.
A man with a beard is sitting at a table with a young girl, both engaged in an activity in what appears to be a classroom setting with shelves and educational materials visible in the background.
A smiling young girl with braided hair sits at a desk in a colorful, well-equipped classroom environment.
A young boy sits at a laptop in a library, surrounded by bookshelves and educational materials.
A group of young children are engaged in various play activities, surrounded by toys and furniture in a classroom setting.
A young girl with dark hair is intently reading a book in a library or classroom setting, surrounded by bookshelves and other students.
Two young girls sitting at desks, using laptops in a classroom setting with various educational materials and displays visible in the background.