Expeditionary Learning

Mt. Washington School students will embark on new journeys that will take them out of the classroom and into the community to build the skills they need to navigate the 21st century. The EL Education program complements traditional academics with challenging project-based learning, fieldwork and case studies. Students explore how to apply discovery, inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration to real-world situations. As they participate in expeditions, they connect with their communities and learn how to lead in an ever-changing world.

Mt. Washington School students will benefit from:

• Broad, liberal arts-based academic program that includes Spanish and fine arts, enhanced with 1:1 mobile devices and access to a multimedia lab
• Rigorous, engaging English Language Arts (ELA)/Humanities and Math curriculum that focuses on teamwork, character development, compelling topics and student ownership of learning
• Project- and service-based learning opportunities that teach respect, responsibility, courage and kindness
• Expeditions that encourage doing, creating, exploring and collaboration outside of the classroom
• A full-time resource coordinator who secures partners to provide mental, cognitive and character supports to help students succeed
• Regular art, music, library and physical education classes for all students
• A robust artistic program that includes cello, violin and flute through the Suzuki String Program
• Extensive after-school and extracurricular programs