Fifth Grade: Lorado Taft experience
Eighth Grade: Washington, D.C. trip
Eleventh Grade: Global Online Academy
Second Grade: immigration simulation
JK: student-led art museum
A key element of our vision of educational
excellence is the cultivation of a growth mindset."
– UPPER SCHOOL TEACHER
EXPECTATIONS OF
TEACHERS
EXPECTATIONS OF
STUDENTS
Collaborate and design inquiry based
learning opportunities.
Ask and frame questions under
conditions of uncertainty.
Encourage depth, retention
and transfer of learning by
discussing reasoning.
Publicly demonstrate learning;
communicate orally with
authentic audiences.
Prioritize giving formative feedback
on process to students.
Reflect on and use feedback
with a growth mindset.
Improve engagement by broadening
classroom participation.
Listen to learn; not to reply.
Create intrinsic motivation through
meaningful learning opportunities;
help students value their work over
their score/ranking.
Win through individual contributions
to group goals vs. shortcuts/
undermining colleagues.
Latin's educational philosophy is driven
by proven academic research, student
data and the expertise of our teachers.
Our Statement of Teaching and
Learning defines expectations for both
teachers and students in order to
achieve the desired learning outcomes.
