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How We Learn

Principians embrace challenge, uncover potential, and put knowledge and understanding into practice on a daily basis. Students thrive with this robust, integrated approach to learning, applying their literacy, numeracy, scientific, and artistic skills in a range of hands-on projects. Such experiential learning demands—and develops—essential skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and innovation.

A Hands-on Experience

Student’s thrive with our robust, experiential approach to learning. Every day, they put their understanding into practice in a variety of hands-on, cross-disciplinary projects.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Program Highlights

Sustainability

Entrepreneurship

E-STEAM

Leadership

Digital Literacy

Educational Travel

From the Revolutionary War sites of Lexington and Concord to the whitewater rivers of Idaho and the rainforests of Costa Rica … our students grow in understanding, character, and global awareness.

See Where We Learn

Teaching for Tomorrow

Every day, we rise to the challenge of teaching for the unknown—helping students develop a creative, collaborative, problem-solving mindset.

How We Teach

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