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Mission and Vision
Our VisionTop of Page
An educational community that equips students to see the connections between culture, technology, math, science and the arts to act as solutionaries for an evolving social and professional landscape.
Our MissionTop of Page
At TIDE Academy, we engage in interdisciplinary and inquiry based units of study. Students grapple with the complexity of systems thinking to create dynamic and socially just solutions to our world’s known and unknown challenges. We spark students' interests, cultivate their creative abilities, and provide opportunities to apply future-now skills.
Our BeliefsTop of Page
- Fluency in technology, literacy, and numeracy are vital gateways to equity.
- Interdisciplinary units and hands-on projects are crucial for deeper understanding of subject content.
- The iterative process of prototyping and assessing critical feedback drives innovation.
- Diversity, cultural competency, and student voice strengthen communities.
- With a growth mindset, every student is capable of reaching mastery.
Our CommitmentsTop of Page
- Serve the whole child with unconditional positive regard and engage in restorative practices.
- Develop social emotional intelligence, agency and resilience in students.
- Model and foster safe and inclusive collaborative spaces that value diverse viewpoints and promote advocating for self and others via social action projects.
- Engage in outreach efforts with underrepresented student groups to disrupt gaps in S.T.E.M. fields.
- Facilitate a learning environment in which all students can perform at optimal levels of academic rigor.
- Provide equitable access to challenging coursework and ensure early college-credit for all.
- Connect students with mentorship and internships in S.T.E.M. fields.