Why Idea?
Why IDEA?
Who We Are
The DCE Idea School:
- Is a grade 6-12 tuition- free, public school option
- Provides a project- based learning environment
- Limits enrollment to 72 learners
What We Do
Our students:
- Actively engage in real world and personally meaningful projects Learn how to become lifelong learners
- Play an active role in their personal learning plans
- Participate in the broader community
- Why it Matters
Our project-based learning environment:
- Provides an option for students who want to direct their own learning
- Helps students develop a strong connection to the school and community
- Prepares learners for 21st century problem solving
Is my student a good fit for the Idea School?
Traits of students who may be successful at DCE Idea School include:
- Independently motivated
- Curious and inquisitive Strives for self improvement
- Independently motivated
- Curious and inquisitive Strives for self improvement
- Views failure as a learning opportunity
- Desire to belong and contribute to our learning community