Open to junior high and high school aged full-time and home-schooled students, Skybridge combines rigorous, inquiry-based academics with practical hands-on activities to engage students fully and deeply in learning.
All our classes across different disciplines are especially compelling because we incorporate designed-based learning activities, Socratic discussions, and individualized student projects.
We strive to provide comprehensive and student-centered education that develops learners' intelligence, empowering them to find their own paths for life after graduation.
By definition, intelligence is the ability to learn and apply
knowledge. At Skybridge Academy, we approach our educational
program with the belief that intelligence is not a predetermined
trait. It is a quality that can be developed, and it is fully
realized in a student-centered learning environment. We are fueled
by this belief to create opportunities for meaningful learning to
foster intellectual vitality and advance high levels of literacy.
As a team we encourage and support students in asking meaningful
questions, taking initiative, and persevering to find answers.
The students are the center of how we design our curricula and
classes. Our courses are created through a constructive dialogue
between students and teachers. This is a highly dynamic process
wherein the schedule and course offerings change every semester. We
are flexible about content because we prioritize the progression of
conceptual understanding, which can be done through several areas
of interest.
We recognize that given the depth and breadth of knowledge that
is easily accessible by a person, it is irrelevant to teach only
the facts. Instead, we firmly believe in the development of a
conceptual framework that becomes the foundation for bridging
different areas of interest. Our focus is on each student attaining
mastery, where they have a strong grasp of fundamental knowledge
through which they build a conceptual framework.
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Appamada School (fmr Skybridge Academy) is Dripping Springs Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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