Redefining Rigor

A new set of rigorous classroom expectations, evaluated in terms of the intellectual, personal, academic and creative challenge of the experience, rather than the passive absorption of information

• Prioritizes a deep understanding, in addition to knowing.

• Experiences develop meta-cognitive skills.

• Drives the best possible expression of the person or team involved in the experience.

• Cultivates a culture of thinking and expects intellectual honesty.

• Ensures learning is multi-directional and authentic.
   

At THS, learning is multi-directional, authentic, and tied to an individual's greater understanding. We value thinking and deep understanding related to a subject in addition to simply knowing content, and outside of school walls we encourage home learning instead of just home work. We encourage rigorous thinking, which involves intellectual honesty and the questioning of assumptions, processes, advice, rules and solutions. Whether people are creating a performance, starting a company, writing a rebuttal or monitoring a coral reef, we encourage the highest possible level of production and strive to push beyond limiting expectations.