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A secular, diverse, college prep, alternative learning community focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity for students elementary through high school (full-time, part-time or hybrid).
03/22/2026
We are SUPER excited to be partnering with Erina Johnson, founder and director of Abbott & Lois Children's Theater - an organization dedicated to children's theater education. Erina has passed our vetting process and will be leading our Theater Arts programs next year!
03/21/2026
Always working together, analyzing one another’s responses, discussing differences, evaluating whether they are both right.
03/20/2026
Secular, college-prep, bully-free and small enough to foster relationships. If you’re looking for a private school with a more personal touch, please RSVP to one of our upcoming Admissions Coffees.
03/06/2026
Middle school science is working on weather (earth science) this year. This set of labs was interesting to listen to as they experiment with water v***r and temperature!
01/28/2026
The semester theme for our middle school English Language Arts class is "Decisions, Decisions". Using a themed reader of short pieces, they explore various aspects of decision making through the analysis of the characters and/or authors. The goal is to help them be more conscious of their decision making and the outcomes. Now holding Admissions Coffees for 2026–27. We welcome conversations with families seeking an intentional alternative.
3 lessons on decision-making from a poker champion Is it better to be lucky or good? Should we trust our gut feelings or rely on probabilities and careful analysis when making important decisions? In this quick talk, professional poker player Liv Boeree shares three strategies she's learned from the game and how we can apply them to real life.
01/27/2026
Respect isn’t a rule here. It’s the culture. Interested in joining us? Send us a message to learn about fit.
01/25/2026
Learning doesn’t stop when the week ends. Now holding Full-time Admissions Coffees for 2026–27—See our Events page for dates or message us to schedule a visit.
01/25/2026
Sunday afternoon/evening 1/25 kicks off 6-week classes for middle & high school executive function skills classes; Monday late afternoon/evening 1/26 kicks off 6-week classes for middle & high school study skills; and college student levels kick off online on Wednesday late day 1/28 and in-person in Naperville late day 1/29. Taught by a PMP turned high school teacher with additional training in Executive Functioning and Study Skills. Grab a spot! Details and registration link in first comment.