Beacon’s rigorous academic programs reflect the goals and values that we set forth as a community of learners. By emphasizing interdisciplinary studies and collaboration across the curriculum, we strive to foster a greater sense of intellectual engagement and discovery in our students. Beacon provides students with a solid academic framework, as well as the freedom to create a personalized intellectual experience.
We believe that by involving students in the academic process, we can foster a resilient love of learning. Students at all grade levels participate in designing their programs and are encouraged to choose courses that inspire them while enriching their core curriculum. Course selection is a dynamic process based on each student’s unique interests, abilities and ambitions.
In the lower school, we employ a core curriculum emphasizing higher order thinking skills and key content areas. Our middle school lays the foundation for secondary education by building a robust academic base, promoting intellectual inquiry, and emphasizing effective study skills. In the upper school, students have a more active role in designing their programs, guided by an awareness of both college requirements and personal goals. Given that our students are preparing for a variety of experiences beyond our Upper School, graduation requirements may vary by program.
