Learning at Sequoyah

Sequoyah’s high school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in a student-centered, experiential, and collaborative learning environment. Practicing the values articulated in Sequoyah’s Habits of Mind, students and teachers thoughtfully and creatively explore and improve their world.

Teachers encourage all students to share their backgrounds and individual interests so that their unique perspectives enrich the educational experience Together, students and teachers embrace a process of learning that values diversity, and social and environmental stewardship. The trusting relationships formed through the school’s collaborative culture allow students to feel comfortable sharing an opinion or new idea. It is a culture that values intellectual risk-taking, where one can learn from failure, confidently seek out feedback, and develop a greater sense of ownership of one’s learning. In this way, Sequoyah School help its students understand that intellectual and creative successes come from patience, persistence, and hard work.

Sequoyah’s program is based on foundational theories of progressive education and continues to be informed by current research on the science of learning. On this link you will find a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and applied learning.

Sequoyah School, 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, (626) 795-4351 or visit hs.sequoyahschool.org/programs