Overview

Whether it is a 3 year old learning what it means to be a part of a group, a kindergarten child who is learning fundamentals, or a sixth grade student exploring global connections between self and society, there are core learning principles that make a Trinity education an academic experience of exceptional value.

The principles that bind all learning experiences at Trinity involve:

Traditional Methodology Balanced by Innovation

Best practices in education include tried and true methods as well as innovative thinking and practices.

Cooperative Learning

Students learn how to be successful working cooperatively, enabling them to become more effective group members and deepening their understanding of content and process.

Learning by Doing

Not only is active learning more enjoyable for students, but it also increases understanding and retention of material. From projects to experiments, the “doing” is purposeful across the curriculum.

Moral and Ethical Development of Self

In educating the whole child, it is imperative to provide students time for reflection, discussion, and activities that draw attention to moral and ethical development. This is done respecting family traditions and spiritual difference among each other.

Leadership

Developing leadership skills begins with our youngest students gaining independence and confidence and culminates with our sixth graders applying their leadership practices with fellow Trinity School students as well as prospective parents.

Study Skills

Intentional time teaching study skills results in all students acquiring the skills necessary to become more effective learners, whether that is in organization, note taking, or research. Given multiple methods, students are guided to identify what works effectively for them.