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Come for a tour and check out what makes Northern Lights different. Tours for 5-8th grade are from 9:20-10:00. K-4th tours are at 10:20-11:00. We hope you stop by!If this day doesn’t work for you, please sign up for another day here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/57764758019/false?popup=true#/invitation
What makes Northern Lights Different?
Small class sizes, big connections. We have a 20 student cap in Kindergarten classrooms and 25 in 1st-8th grade. With fewer students in a class, teachers can provide more individualized instruction and build stronger relationships with each child.
Learning starts with wonder, not worksheets. We use emergent curriculum, which follows students’ questions, interests, and discoveries. This allows learning to grow through exploration, collaboration, and play rather than one-size-fits-all instruction.
Outside every day, all year. 30 minutes of recess, 60 minutes of Environmental Education. Teachers have flexibility to take learning outdoors on our campus and 120 acres of surrounding Highland Park.
Low tech, high engagement. We are intentional about technology and use it sparingly. Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade do not use devices, and older students use technology only when it meaningfully enhances learning. Students are not assigned personal devices for school. Instead, teachers prioritize hands-on experiences, creativity, collaboration, and real-world learning over screen time.
Two teachers in every classroom. We use a co-teaching model with 2 teachers in each class and typically 1-2 other Education Assistants.
Art, Environmental Education and daily Gym time for all students. We have a dedicated art studio with 1 hour long classes and two environmental education teachers.
Friday Spotlight Performances. Every Friday we gather in the gym to celebrate our school community. Students and staff can take the stage to share a poem, sing a song, juggle, tell jokes with friends, or showcase whatever they dream up. It's a fun way to build confidence, celebrate creativity, and experience both performing and being a supportive audience.
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