Learning at MMCS

Mountain Mahogany Community School curriculum is based on serving kindergarten through eighth grade students by establishing a variety of formats to service our students appropriately. Our curricular format establishes standards at each grade level and this format provides a framework for instructional resources and assessments aligned to mastery-level curriculum mapping.

MMCS incorporates several educational and social approaches that tie together to form a whole, integrated curriculum that provides more benefits through its synergy. Following are the main aspects of this integrated approach:

Integrated Curriculum
Interdisciplinary Learning and Art as Process
Intercultural Education, Cooperative Learning and Projects
Immersion and Mastery
Community and Community Involvement as School Support

As a school striving to be a model for peace in the world, MMCS’ curricular approach is made up of the above-described system, which supports MMCS’ goals. Additionally, since the intention exists to support the learning of life’s most important lessons, the environment, curriculum, and philosophy of the school must provide individuals the space and security to explore and find their own answers.

In order to accomplish these ideals, MMCS uses an interdisciplinary curricular approach that encompasses arts integration, interdisciplinary learning, and an intercultural emphasis, using an immersion and mastery approach to academics and providing a school environment based on cooperation, support, and compassion.

Small school size and extensive family and community involvement will ensure that both MMCS and all of its students, teachers, and families will have the support of a strong community. This makes it possible to provide each student with the greatest educational preparation possible so that each child has an opportunity to develop her/his talents and strengths.