Mind/Academics

What makes us different from other schools?

True greatness focuses on reality. Through experiential learning and Natural Law, lessons are learned by actual experience- demonstratable truths rather than abstract theories. Academics are taught holistically and curriculum at WFLS is integrated, maximizing whole brain development through the inclusion of art, dance, music and theater. Education is made relevant to actual needs and interests of each student with Individual Learning Plans (ILP), allowing each child to learn at their mental, emotional, developmental level and utilizing practical, solution-oriented learning rather than fact-gathering, theoretical ideas, and memorization. WFLS uses supportive learning, teaching skills for life which are more clearly focused on human needs and interests and how to develop one's talents and abilities to reach their true potential.

WFLS assists children in the exercise of everyday logic and common sense and a love of learning is stressed, teaching how to learn and how to ask questions, think, analyze, conclude and communicate. They discover how to see, hear, observe, feel, and create using all their senses; to develop their inherent intuition and recognize the difference between knowledge and wisdom, therefore making education a means of encouraging not forcing the development of wisdom. Consistent, gentle guidance is given to help children recognize for themselves the value of feelings and which actions and choices lead to personal happiness for themselves and others. Most importantly, they develop self-confidence through kindness and supportive guidance. An enriched academic program, combined with attention to the individual child's emotional needs fosters an atmosphere for joyful learning. When a child feels safe and loved they are free to be themselves, becoming an inwardly strong, secure person. With self-assurance and confidence in their abilities, they are wide open to learn anything!

"From their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future."
-Plutarch

"When academic culture dismisses inner truth and honors only the external world, students as well teachers lose here." -Parker Palmer