ILHS Philosophy
Pillar #1 - Community Grounded in Crew
- Crew is a student's family at school - they are members of their Crew for 4 vears
- Caring community of peers and a teacher-advisor who acts as trusted advocate and coach that guides students through high school.
- In addition to the social connection and academic guidance, students learn about SEL, 21st century skills, design thinking, restorative practices, etc.
- The community built in Crew permeates the entire school culture, ensuring a sense of belonging for each student.
- Small school where everyone knows each other
Pillar #3 -Deep, meaningful project-based learning
Students apply the six mastery skills, as well as content specific skills, by engaging in project-based learning.
- Students use Design Thinking framework to generate solutions to relevant problems.
- Projects include:
- In-class projects
- Interdisciplinary projects (expeditions)
- School-wide projects
- Personalized passion projects
- :Go deep - Depth over breadth resulting in more rigor .
- Authentic demonstration of learning and skills (more than just a test).
Pillar # 2 -Mastery of 21st Century Skills Across Disciplines
Six Mastery skills:
Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Agency, and Citizenship.
- Incorporated into all classes, students receive feedback on these skills and grow in these areas over 4 years.
- Students showcase their skills during student-led conferences, expeditions (interdisciplinary projects), Better World Day, and project showcases.
- Students build their Mastery Learning Record, a portfolio that highlights their mastery of these core skills through examples, reflection, and personal narratives; and is submitted to colleges.
Pillar #4 - Student voice and choice
- Personalized learning that allows students to explore what they are curious about, cultivate their strengths, and build upon their passions.
- Students have agency and voice to co-design their learning experience, advocate for what they want and need, and demonstrate learning in different ways.
- Students give voice to school decisions to ensure our school is affirming, supports them as individuals, and helps them realize their potential.
- Leadership opportunities available to all students.
Our Crew: Where Strangers Become Family
Fast Facts
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Students receive a traditional high school transcript in addition to a Mastery Learning Record.
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All classes use standards-based assessment with a focus on feedback, revision, and growth.
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Project Lead The Way: Biomedical Pathway Option and Environmental Sustainability
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Dual credit opportunities through College in the High School and Running Start
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Variety of Career and Technical courses available, as well as access to WANIC / Satellite options.
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Fully inclusive special education model.
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ASB offers a wide array of clubs, dances, and student events. Students can participate in high school athletics and theater at their home high school.
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Open, flexible learning spaces with collaborative and quiet work spaces
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District transportation available for in-district students.
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Please note, because we are a small school in a non-traditional facility, ILHS is not currently able to offer the following: traditional PE, band/orchestra, large list of elective courses, or traditional science lab facilities.
A small inspiring video featuring ILHS students sharing their thoughts about what makes the school special.The video captures genuine moments of student voices expressing pride, kindness, and community spirit that define ILHS.
