Spring Lake Park Schools, MN - District 16





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The Lighthouse Program

An innovative approach to challenging learning and achievement

Lighthouse Program Components
  • Accelerated pace of learning
  • Non graded, multi-aged grouping
  • Integrated curriculum
  • Depth of study in complex learning
  • Students focused on learning
  • Teacher/facilitator focused on students’ learning
  • Connections to a rigorous high school option
  • Mentorships, internships and job shadow
 
 
Lighthouse Program student
  • Is in possession of an insatiable curiosity
  • Is drawn to complex ideas
  • Is comfortable with ambiguity
  • Is self–directed in learning
  • Is eager to learn the practice of experts from discipline
  • Is capable of working effectively with team members
  • Is capable of a sustained focus to resolve questions
  • Is recognized as highly able in performance, as well as, potential
  • Is currently 10-18 years of age