Our 5 Pillars
Telos Micro School rests on five design pillars:
Competency-based Education
Real-world Experiences
Personalized Pathways
Passion-led Learning
Independently Operated
Pillar #1: Competency-based Education
Competency-based education, often abbreviated as CBE, is an innovative approach to learning that focuses on what a student knows and can do rather than how much time they spend in a classroom. It's a student-centered approach that tailors education to individual needs and ensures that students acquire specific skills and knowledge before moving on to more advanced topics.
Pillar #2: Real-world Experiences
Beyond academic pursuits, our students become part of a dynamic network that extends well beyond the classroom. These connections include mentors, professionals, and peers who share their dreams and aspirations. This close-knit community serves as a critical resource, offering support and guidance as our students navigate the complexities of education, career choices, and life decisions. The relationships forged here are not transient but enduring, ensuring that our graduates have a robust support system as they progress through college, enter the workforce, and embrace the challenges of the real world.
Pillar #3: Personalized Pathways
At Telos Micro School, we recognize the infinite diversity that each student brings, a rich mosaic of backgrounds, needs, abilities, passions, and dreams. Our mission is not merely to acknowledge this diversity but to actively embrace and cultivate it, ensuring that every student's educational journey is a truly personalized experience, designed meticulously to harness their utmost potential.
Pillar #4: Passion-led Learning
In the Telos learning environment, students are not adhering to prescribed paths; they are trailblazers charting courses fueled by their fervor and curiosity. They actively select topics and projects deeply resonating with their passions, molding an education that is as unique and vibrant as they are. They decide the depth of their exploration, sometimes diving into profound depths of a subject they're passionate about or taking the time to savor and absorb areas of newfound intrigue.
Pillar #5: Independently Operated
One of our core beliefs is that nothing should stand in the way of our children and a great educational experience. Therefore, we have intentionally structured Telos Micro School as an independent nonprofit organization. This structure allows Telos to avoid the many layers of red tape, government loopholes, burdensome reporting, and other inefficiencies that often stifle great leadership and impede on excellent teaching.
The Difference is Clear
During their journey through Telos Micro School, our graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and mindsets that will allow them to thrive in this rapidly changing world.
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