Teaching for a Changing World
Imagine a school where learning is a joy; where the curriculum is designed to prepare students for a changing world; where everyone discovers the exhilarating chemistry between
academics and
the arts.
Imagine a school where 86 of 457 students come from many countries outside the United States.
Welcome to The Northwest School, an exuberant place where our challenging curriculum teaches students to discover the connections between historic, scientific, and artistic fields of knowledge. And where our international character makes thinking beyond our own borders a daily reality.
We encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning, and to see themselves and each other as complex beings who can succeed in many ways. This means developing multiple sides of themselves, rather than seeing themselves and their peers in one dimension.
The Northwest School runs on Courtesy and Common Sense. Relationships are as close as they are respectful, so students and teachers feel safe enough to be who they really are, while seeing themselves as part of the larger whole.
We believe that education requires cooperation, not competition. And we have a great sense of humor about ourselves.
The presence of
70 international students brings a global perspective to our classrooms,
our lunch tables, and our
sports teams. Learning each day with peers who see the world through different eyes prepares our students to think about the future that will evolve from their actions today.
"What I really love about The Northwest School is its
philosophical heart. The school's academic standards and opportunities are extremely high, but its core is fundamentally about the growth of students into strong and integrated adulthood. I can't imagine a better place for my sons to have spent this important time in their lives."
—
Kathy Offner, Parent '09
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