Educational Program
By nurturing a passion for learning, a sense of empathy and awareness, and a commitment to equity and integrity, we prepare our students to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Our goal is to provide a challenging, college preparatory program in a way that promotes deep and enduring learning, development of critical skills, knowledge, and patterns of thinking, and allows all learners to develop their passion, voice, and purpose. We challenge the traditional status quo of education and outdated models of schooling that perpetuate inequity. We can and must do better for our students and our future.
Early Education
Developing passionate, imaginative learners with inquisitive minds.
Grades K-5
Challenging students to be confident and independent critical thinkers
Grades 6-8
Supporting students in developing identity and personal agency
Grades 9-12
Developing individual voice, personal leadership, and autonomy
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Mastery-Based Learning at Pilgrim
At the core of our educational philosophy is our commitment to mastery-based learning. In our mastery-based learning system, everyone knows what students are expected to learn, has accurate information about their current understanding or skill level, and through feedback, understands how to improve.
At Pilgrim, the student is at the center of the learning, focusing on growth, continuous improvement, and mastery of essential skills. Students engage in authentic and challenging learning experiences where they develop an understanding of themselves as learners and what they need to reach their goals.
At Pilgrim, the student is at the center of the learning, focusing on growth, continuous improvement, and mastery of essential skills. Students engage in authentic and challenging learning experiences where they develop an understanding of themselves as learners and what they need to reach their goals.
Timely feedback on all assessments, and feedback opportunities built into the learning.
Consistent opportunities for self-assessment and reflection on the learning targets.
Frequent reporting and communication from teachers about student progress.
A clear understanding of learning targets and rubrics before the learning occurs.
