207 East Hargett St.
Raleigh , NC 27601
Telephone: 919.821.3168
Fax: 919.836.9768
Email:School@exploris.org


 

Hallmarks

Curriculum
& Structure

Calendar

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Exceptional
Children

Global Arts

Shinonome

Extranet Site
(password required)

Wake 100 Project - Exploris Middle School 06-07 8th Grade

Walnut Creek Project - Exploris Middle School 06-07 7th Grade

 

 

HALLMARKS

· Supportative Relationship

- small-school setting
- community of learners

· Mutually respectful environment

· High expectations for all

- academic rigor
- appropriate behavior

· Adolescent-centered

· Student responsibility in the learning process

- participation in curriculum development
- goal setting
- authentic assessment
student self-assessment
narrative feedback
student-led portfolio conferences

· Integrated, thematic approach to learning

· Active, experiential learning

- projects
- journals
- service learning
- authentic, "real-life" experiences
- exploration and discovery

· Global focus

· A "museum" school

- using resources of Exploris
- using exhibit development process

Key Goals


Building on a foundation of proficiency in basic skills, Exploris Middle School seeks to enhance the growth of
· Independent learners
· Critical and creative thinkers
· Active and responsible participants in our global society