Partners

Family Engagement:

The student’s parent/guardian is a member of the learning team (including student mentor, and teacher) that is directly involved in making curriculum and assessment decisions.

Learning Through Internships (LTI):

Learning is centered around real work. Students work alongside a mentor in a workplace, performing jobs or solving problems with real outcomes and products that matter to the community, while simultaneously exploring their interests and developing skills.

Teachers As Advisors: 

They advise, coach and guide in developing  curriculum projects that are directly related to the student’s interest.

Authentic Assessment:  

Each student demonstrates  his/her progress before a panel of evaluators. Each trimester teachers write a narrative evaluation of the students based on learning goal, and others skills.

A Diverse Community:  

The school culture is founded on respect for individuality and diversity, vital elements in this educational process.

College Classes and Offsite College Credit:  

The Big Picture High School encourages and promotes students participation in college classes for college credit beginning in their junior year.