Approach
Our Approach
At SHS, we understand that teaching and learning are creative and complex processes that require imagination, reflection, and commitment. Our pedagogy, curriculum, and organizational structure are all designed to actualize our vision of education as an instrument of change, promoting both individual and social development.
- Focus on Students' Lives and Outcomes: We aim to make education relevant to the lives and existential questions of our students, teaching them how to live meaningful lives.
- Holistic Education: We adopt a holistic approach that goes beyond academic preparation for the workforce, emphasizing personal growth and self-discovery.
- Critical Thinking: We integrate social and political issues into the curriculum, encouraging students to develop a social and political consciousness.
- Creativity and Lifelong Learning: Our programs focus on fostering creativity, imagination, and a desire for lifelong learning.
- Caring and Respectful Environment: We build a teaching and learning environment that is caring, respectful, and responsive to the needs of students and teachers.
- Collaboration and Support: We promote a spirit of collaboration and mutual support among students, teachers, and parents.
- Holistic Education: We adopt a holistic approach that goes beyond academic preparation for the workforce, emphasizing personal growth and self-discovery.
- Teacher Autonomy and Development: We trust our teachers, providing them with mentoring support and the freedom to innovate in the classroom. Continuous professional development is a key aspect of our approach.
- Community Building: We strive to create a supportive network of relationships within the school community, fostering a sense of family and belonging.
