Mt. Washington School’s Expeditionary Learning (EL) program offers students opportunities to master skills and knowledge through a real-world curriculum that focuses on rigorous project-based learning experiences, fieldwork and case studies. The EL Classroom Curriculum incorporates centers of discovery, inquiry, critical-thinking and collaboration where students take ownership and responsibility for their learning. Combined with our robust early literacy program and comprehensive math curriculum, this allows students to achieve their full potential.

Mt. Washington School is committed to the holistic development of every child. Our EL Education program further develops our students as future leaders. Through the EL habits of learning and our social emotional program, students utilize quality, thoughtfulness, teamwork, responsibility and perseverance to become engaged learners. As students participate in expeditions, they connect with their communities through service learning and contributing to an ever-changing world.

Mt. Washington students are not bound to learning academic concepts in the classroom but apply discovery, inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration to real world situations. We believe that students learn best by doing, creating, exploring and working together.

EL Education was born through a collaboration of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Outward Bound USA. This research-based program is guided by the core practices of:

• Curriculum
• Instruction
• Assessment
• Culture and Character
• Leadership

At Mt. Washington School, we work to redefine what is possible for our students and provide learning experiences that promote the full potential of our students. We strive to be a preferred destination of learning and inspiration and the heart of our neighborhood. This program was chosen by our school community because of its student-driven learning experiences, rigorous and aligned standards, professional learning supports for all staff, heart for service and its proven impact on academic achievement.