Fred Tjardes
School of Innovation
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A different
Kind of School
OUR MISSION
Children are naturally curious and creative learners.
By connecting students with meaningful questions and real tools, we will foster an atmosphere where risk-taking and curiosity are encouraged and students are empowered to become problem-finders and problem-solvers. We will nurture each student’s character development and inspire a sense of social responsibility by creating local partnerships that allow students to engage with their community.
HOW WE LEARN
Say "goodbye" to pencil and paper tests, worksheets, and rote memorization! Kids at The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation (FTSOI) use thinking, exploring, creating, and innovating.
At FTSOI, we believe that learning should be an exciting part of childhood. Our curriculum is designed in a way that taps into a child's natural curiosity to explore and create. Students explore simple theme based topics (or loops) in grade level bands instead of arbitrary grade levels. The loops have cross content connections, which ask students to learn about topics and concepts with more depth.
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