ABOUT THE GENIUS SCHOOL
About Us
OUR REASON FOR SERVICE
As scholars, parents, educators, volunteers, and activists, we have seen the first hand effects of many of the atrocities that afflict and affect our community at large-especially the school experience.
We have also seen that despite and in spite of these challenges, our youth are still able to grow and achieve at high levels given the right people involved in the charge, a positive and demanding culture, an effective agenda, and an abundance of sacrifice and love. At The Genius School, we aspire to be the change we want to see in the community. Join us as we Ignite achievement and change throughout Indy, one scholar at a time!
Our Vision
The Genius School (TGS) vision is to enhance, engage and elevate the community by unleashing inner genius.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of TGS is to provide the community with an accelerated learning institution that propels scholars academically, socio-emotionally, and culturally by utilizing a holistic curriculum that provides rich opportunities for enrichment, achievement, and increasing degrees of impact in every field of endeavor.
The Genius School believes that EVERY scholar has a genius waiting to be unleashed! Every student is treated as if they are gifted and talented. The core curriculum will be aligned to Common Core and Indiana Academic Standards. The school will draw upon the research of Dr. Henry Levin of Stanford University’s accelerated school philosophy and will reach states of acceleration by utilizing a responsive approach academics. This involves an equitable and democratic process in which the academic culture allows for children to be met where they are, and unique and individualized learning plans made that remediate, reinforce, and/or accelerate based on that student’s particular needs. This process incorporates a diverse team of stakeholders considering a variety of information to help make impactful decisions for each child’s learning plan. According to Dr. Levin, “Equity, participation, communication, collaboration, community, reflection, experimentation, trust, risk-taking, and the school as the center of expertise are among the central values that orient all actions of an accelerated school.
The Genius School does not only desire strong academic outcomes for its scholars, but also relies heavily on ensuring scholars develop the Habits of Success to promote productive and joyful lives. Scholars are trained to develop growth mindsets and to become critical thinkers. These key elements include personal growth, drive, empathy, gratitude and curiosity. Every scholar at The Genius School will have access to a martial arts infused physical education curriculum. Scholars will learn self-respect and self-discipline. In addition, the educational foundation will center upon the latest research in neuroscience, brain compatible teaching and learning, and the attitudes and techniques consistent with this progressive research. In that way, we can leverage and create a learning environment where teaching and learning is more efficient and achieved at continually deeper levels. Additionally, the curriculum will be fortified by alliances with some of the leading researchers and scientists int eh country and field of brain research and culturally responsive pedagogy.
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