HowardThurman
Familyof Schools IgnitingPassions, InspiringPurpose
These tags are inspired by the Howard Thurman quote.
Other options include:
Cultivating Curiosity, Inspiring Change
Learning that Inspires, Lives that Shine
Discover, Thrive, Transform
Nurturing Purpose, Inspiring Futures
Fueling Passions, Creating Impact
Where Every Student Finds Themselves/Purpose/their Spark
Prekindergarten-Grade 2
Grade 3-Grade 8
In LEARN’s Family of Schools, students embark on a transformative journey to discover what truly makes them come alive. Through dynamic project-based learning, they explore themes that spark selfdiscovery and deepen their understanding of and connections with family, community, and the world around them. With dual-language learning options in both English and Spanish, students may engage in bilingual and biliterate learning, fostering empathy, respect, and an appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.
Empowered to pursue their passions, students follow interest-driven paths that prepare them to confidently shape their own futures. Along the way, they ignite a lifelong love of learning, becoming creative, compassionate leaders equipped to make a difference in a more sustainable and equitable world.
Grade 9-Grade 12
Grade 11 & Grade 12
Waterford
Students will discover the joy of learning by exploring themes that help them learn about themselves, their families, their communities, and the world around them—all through interactive, museuminspired experiences. With a dual language option to learn in both English and Spanish, our museum approach encourages students to notice deeply, explore boldly, and create joyfully.
Driven by curiosity, students explore a wide-range of academic and career pathways, building knowledge and skills to confidently shape their own futures. Through dual enrollment, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences, they immerse themselves in subjects that help them bring their dreams to life. NurtureCuriosity, InspireaLife-Long LoveofLearning
Students learn about their own culture while growing appreciation, respect, and empathy for the diverse cultures and perspectives in their community. At our Regional Multicultural Magnet School, students can continue their journey toward becoming bilingual and biliterate. With hands-on, projectbased learning, students are empowered to use their voices to make a difference and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Students pursue interest-driven paths that explore three key areas:
Our Society: Through fieldwork, advocacy, and education.
The Environment: Through fieldwork, aquaculture, and research.
The World’s Economy: Focusing on business, industry, and technology. Using a project-based approach, students learn to ask important questions, dive into hands-on learning experiences, and develop creative solutions, equipping them to become stewards of a more sustainable and equitable future.
Curiosity, Life-Long LoveofLearning
Students will discover the joy of learning by exploring themes that help them learn about themselves, their families, their communities, and the world around them—all through interactive, museum-inspired experiences. With a dual language option to learn in both English and Spanish, our museum approach encourages students to notice deeply, explore boldly,andcreatejoyfully.
Foster Understanding, ChampionAction
Studentslearnabouttheirownculturewhilegrowing appreciation, respect, and empathy for the diverse cultures and perspectives in their community. At our Regional Multicultural Magnet School, students can continue their journey toward becoming bilingual and biliterate. With hands-on, project-based learning,studentsareempoweredtousetheirvoices to make a difference and become the leaders of tomorrow.
EmpowerLeadership, BuildOwnershipfortheFuture
Studentspursueinterest-drivenpathsthatexplore threekeyareas:
OurSociety:Throughfieldwork,advocacy,andeducation.
TheEnvironment:Throughfieldwork,aquaculture,and research.
TheWorld’sEconomy:Focusingonbusiness,industry,and technology.
Usingaproject-basedapproach,studentslearntoask importantquestions,diveintohands-onlearningexperiences, anddevelopcreativesolutions,equippingthemtobecome stewardsofamoresustainableandequitablefuture.
Reimagining
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
Spring/Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2025
Get ready for an incredible 2025!
We promise groundbreaking innovations as we finalize our plans for our new early childhood school at 51 Daniels Avenue, Waterford and prepare to kick-off construction at the Daniels Avenue site.
The new early childhood school at Daniels Avenue is part of the reimagining of LEARN’s Family of Schools.
We are building a dynamic prekindergarten through grade 8 magnet pathway, crafted with your valuable input.
Reimagining
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS TIMELINE
Vision in Action & Design Dreams
Focus Groups, Architects, Design Teams
Oh My!
Reimagining Momentum Curriculum & Planning
Reimagining Workgroup, More
Focus Groups, Space Studies, & Surveys
The Future is Bright
Curriculum Design & Physical Plans Lottery Season & Regional Multicultural Magnet School Renovations
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE
Spring/Summer 2024
In 2023, LEARNs market analysis and stakeholder engagement—through targeted meetings and focus groups provided key insights that led to the decision to reimagine LEARN’s Family of Schools. This foundation enabled us to secure 51 Daniels Avenue and initiate a strategic 3-year plan for transformation.
Vision in Action & Design Dreams
Parents, staff, and community members united to shape our new early childhood school’s vision for a prekindergarten - grade 2 museum magnet program and regional special education services in a state-of-the-art facility.
Architects met with parents, staff, and community groups for input on the physical design of the school building.
Reimagining
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE
Fall 2024
Reimagining Momentum
Our Central Office Team launched a reimagining workgroup to gather feedback about LEARN’s Family of Schools and streamline communication around the reimagining plan. We engaged with families and caregivers of our Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS), in person and virtually, as we began to envision a compelling middle school program. Our architectural firm analyzed space at both RMMS and our Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS). The goal: To create functional learning spaces that are inspiring for middle and high school students.
Input from our educators will guide future teaching assignments and the design of our middle grades program.
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE
Winter 2025
Curriculum & Planning
Our lottery season opens for The Friendship School (TFS) and the Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS)!
The Friendship School’s recruitment efforts in the winter of 2025 will focus on prekindergarten families.
A targeted lottery in April 2025 will offer 100 kindergarten seats to prekindergarten families at TFS.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) recruitment efforts this winter will focus on attracting new students for Grades 1 through 6.
A targeted lottery for RMMS will be conducted in April 2025.
Current TFS prekindergarten 4 students will have priority for the kindergarten seats at TFS.
Curriculum planning for The Friendship School’s kindergarten transition and the introduction of 6th grade at Regional Multicultural Magnet School will be well underway.
Stay tuned for updates on construction and renovation timelines!
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE
Spring/Summer 2025
The Future is Bright
A targeted lottery in April 2025 will offer 100 kindergarten seats to prekindergarten families at The Friendship School (TFS).
Current TFS prekindergarten 4 students will have priority for the kindergarten seats at TFS.
A targeted lottery for Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) will be conducted in April 2025.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates about space renovations at RMMS and construction at 51 Daniels Avenue as we prepare for the future!
Comprehensive curriculum design will be well underway for grade 6.
