Philosophical Foundations

Academic Excellence:  Optimum academic achievement comes from Mastery Learning.   Mastery Learning takes place when the teaching style for the student matches the learning style of that student.  At Excalibur, each student is treated as an individual learner in order to insure personal academic success through mastery learning. In addition, we’ve implemented a holistic teaching model designed to produce a positive, upbeat atmosphere and culture which promotes relationship building and bonding between students and teachers for both academic engagement and social development.  Having positive relationships with teachers is a critical factor in successful motivation and achievement in the classroom. 

Teaching Approach:  Each individual student possesses a set of unique talents, abilities, and learning styles. Our objective is to transform a developmental, externally motivated child into a fully equipped, self confidant and motivated learner for life.   This is what all parents really expect from their children’s K-12 schooling.  However, because the timeframe and requirements to achieve that objective varies considerably with each individual student, it is imperative that each student receive instruction and support according to his or her own individual needs.    Moreover, learning is most effective when it takes place within a supportive, cooperative community of learners.  Cooperative learning enables students to work together and it prepares them for the competitive workplace, for further academic pursuits, and for socio-cultural progress.  The greater the time students have an opportunity to work together and the greater the responsibility students take for the quality of their work, the greater the learning that takes place.  This combination of unique, individual learning activity blended with the cooperative and peer supportive academic environment best insures highest all around achievement in every student.