Learning that prepares students for life
At Templeton Academy, we believe education should prepare students for life—not just for tests. Our innovative academic approach blends rigorous content knowledge with the development of essential skills and personal purpose.
How we learn
At Templeton, learning comes alive through meaningful projects that challenge students to think critically, collaborate creatively, and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
Core Advisory
Students explore their gifts and purpose while practicing essential durable skills like empathy, conscientiousness, self-regulation, perseverance, and time management. Through meaningful relationships with advisors and peers, students develop self-awareness and set personal goals that guide their educational journey.
Project-Based Learning
Our academic courses emphasize learning by doing through authentic, challenging projects with real-world relevance, collaborative problem-solving that mirrors professional environments, student voice and choice in demonstrating mastery, and exhibition events where students present their learning to authentic audiences.
Fieldwork
Learning extends far beyond our campus walls through weekly Fieldworks connecting classroom concepts to community contexts, partnerships with local organizations and experts, hands-on experiences at museums, businesses, government sites, natural spaces, and service learning that addresses community needs.
Self-Discovery and Purpose
Our courses help students explore who they are, uncover their passions, and develop the skills to pursue their goals.
Middle School
Grades 6-8: Building foundations through exploration, creativity, and cross-curricular connections.
High School
Grades 9-12: Deepening knowledge, pursuing passions, and preparing for college and beyond.
At Templeton, we believe young people should graduate with both a strong foundation of skills and knowledge, and a deep understanding of who they are and what they want to achieve. Our courses are designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and purpose-preparing students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Personalized Support
Academic Accommodations
Internal accommodation plans, extended time when needed, and individualized support for every learner.
Small Class Sizes
Intimate learning communities where every student is known, valued, and challenged to grow.
Testing Support
Preparation for standardized testing with accommodations and regular psycho-educational testing recommendations.
Student Voices
“At Templeton, we don’t just learn through a text book, we get to experience a topic. You can learn a lot by going to a museum or doing a project. That helps make connections to the real world.”
—Student, Grade 7