Who is the Arete Academy?

 In Arete, we prepare students for a future that does not yet exist; a future that is continually changing.  Twenty-first Century life calls for us to expect the unexpected and in Arete, we prepare students with skills to succeed in a future that cries out for leaders who can think critically, creatively and analytically, solve complex problems, persevere through challenges, and strive for excellence as they design their way forward through life.

In Arete, we bring classes to life when we build and overthrow empires, create a class government, grow plants, plan events, take trips, and build structures. We take learning to the next level by giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their learning to their passions, to help others and to solve local problems. Students create lasting memories through multisensory active learning in English, math, science and social studies classes and through public exhibitions of work. 

In Arete, students learn about themselves: their skills, passions, interests and roadblocks. We help students expand horizons and develop grit as they learn to be more comfortable when outside of their comfort zone. Developing grit enables students to climb higher, dig deeper and finish stronger. It is by learning strategies to push through discomfort and the encouragement of fellow classmates which allows students to find their success trajectory. 

In Arete, our focus is on depth of knowledge by combining learning from multiple classes in new and interesting ways.  Deep learning is “sticky” learning and leads to application in a real world setting. Opportunities in life don’t always come packaged in single subject boxes, and neither should education.

In Arete, students learn the value of teamwork through active contribution, reflection and discussion. We live in a world of connection where communication, listening and thinking are valued more than rote memorization.  Being remarkable is far more important than being a mindless follower filling in a test bubble. Making our lives matter is of utmost importance.  That is where the gap lies: between what students know and are capable of and what they are doing right now.  We designed the Arete Academy to help talented students close the gap. The Arete Academy is built to give each student an opportunity to stand out, seek change and leap.