Academics
"Tell me and I forget; Show me and I remember; Involve me and I understand."
Ellen Key
BFA prepares each student with the knowledge, tools and confidence to thrive in our ever-changing world. Overall, education for BFA students is based on:
- Close relationships between all members of our school family
- High expectations for each student's academic growth
- Instruction that is tied to our school's social justice mission
Learning at BFA happens through carefully designed lessons that take on real-world issues. This approach, called Expeditionary Learning, works because:
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It encourages a student's natural curiosity and desire to add value to their world
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It builds problem solving skills that students will use over their lifetime
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It creates a school culture based on strong adult-student relationships
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It teaches students skills in leadership and teamwork
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It supports high standards for teaching and learning