Prairie School

The Prairie School is designed to teach students how to ask questions, discover or create answers, and effectively communicate those answers across a range of mediums. The schools mission emphasizes the development of the whole child, fostering character and creativity as essential tools to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly changing and... highly competitive world. Quoting Karl Fisch, The Prairie School acknowledges that its students are preparing for jobs that do not yet exist, utilizing technologies that have not yet been invented, to solve problems not yet recognized. Although this presents a formidable challenge, students at The Prairie School are intentionally prepared to face these unknowns. They learn to communicate clearly, think creatively, solve problems collaboratively, evaluate evidence, understand bias, and, most importantly, ask meaningful questions. While many answers already exist, it is the future leadersstudents from The Prairie Schoolwho will frame the critical inquiries that shape tomorrow. The schools selective admissions process allows it to focus on motivated, above-average students with engaged, supportive families. Its college preparatory program blends time-tested instructional strategies with bold, innovative teaching methods. Every student is both challenged and supported daily by a nationally recruited and experienced faculty. All graduating seniors from The Prairie School are accepted into selective four-year colleges and universities, where they continue to thrive. These students excel in college and beyond because they are highly skilled, self-motivated learners who succeed individually and as members of diverse teams. They take initiative, build relationships, collaborate effectively, and communicate with confidence. In addition to academic excellence, The Prairie School emphasizes the development of interpersonal and technical skills. Time is also set aside during the school day for community service and the study of current events, further preparing students to be ...Read More