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Four-Leaf Approach
Our unique Four-Leaf Approach targets
foundational elements of
intellectual and socio-emotional
growth. Cultivation in these
four areas of Language Arts &
Communication, Learning to
Learn, Creativity, and
Leadership & Service prepares
our students for fulfilling lives
as global citizens.  
Learning
to Learn
Whether it is in one-on-one
Language Arts &
mentorship or group classes,
Communication
our Four-Leaf Approach forms
the backbone of our pedagogy
– it's how we ensure we are delivering
extraordinary learning experiences.
Language Arts &
Communication
• build a foundation
for success in
critical thinking,
creative
expression,
reflection, and
communication
• develop media and
digital literacy
• cover reading
comprehension
and analysis,
effective writing
and speaking,
grammar and style
Learning to Learn Creativity
• reveal hidden rules
in the game of
learning
• gain skills that
apply across
disciplines (e.g.
critical thinking
and research)
• cultivate a growth
mindset
• master tests and
assessments • challenge students
to ask better
questions and
design better
solutions
• foster the
confidence to be
creative
• deepen literary &
cultural knowledge
• learn the Stanford
d.school's Design
Thinking method
to generate, test,
and iterate ideas
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Creativity
Leadership &
Service
Leadership &
Service
• aspire to the
higher purpose of
education
• encourage
character
development,
especially empathy
and grit
• cultivate reflection
skills and self-
knowledge
• expand humanities
and current events
knowledge that
enables students
to contribute as
global citizens