Mission, Philosophy and Values

Mission:

ANANSI Academy inspires and empowers students to be lifelong learners and to be leaders that embody character, critical thinking, collaboration and citizenship.

We achieve this mission by engaging all learners in multi-faceted teaching and learning practices. This allows all learners:

to engage in academic and skills development in a manner that supports diverse learning minds
to apply and adapt learning and skills to think critically and solve problems
to experience a balance of social and personalized learning
to engage in holistic experiences that connect character development, academics, life skills and community collaboration.

Our school schedule consists of a balanced blended-learning model and community-as-the-classroom model to authentically live our mission.

"How will I learn?"

Watch A Sample Day In The Life Of A Student At ANANSI Academy...

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A Sample Schedule Of A Student At ANANSI Academy...

8:30AM-11:30 AM

*Arrival/Community Space Meet Up

*Life Skills & Holistic Morning Circle

*Project -based learning and entrepreneurship via technology integrated personalized academic coursework and peer collaboration

11:30AM-12:30PM

*Lunch

*Social Skills Development

12:30PM-2:30PM

*Project-based learning and entrepreneurship via on-site field experiences and collaboration with local, national and global organizations

*Afternoon reflection

2:30 PM +
*Out of school programming (ex: sports, STEM/AI, arts)

ANANSI May Be A Great Fit For Students Who:

Thrive in personalized learning environments where they have choice and voice in their academic pathways
Benefit from small class sizes and meaningful relationships with educators
Are seeking a flexible, non-traditional approach to high school that feels relevant and engaging
Are seeking multiple pathway options upon graduation including: career, technical work, two/four year+ college and other economic mobility options post high school
Want to learn with and from community organizations, professionals, and local leaders
Are independent, responsible, and ready to engage confidently with community members
Are excited to explore entrepreneurship and technology as part of their high school experience
Want to use their learning to solve real-world problems and make a positive impact
Are interested in travel experiences and global exposure that expand their worldview
Benefit from a hybrid learning model that blends in-person and virtual experiences
Identify as gifted learners — including students who learn differently and may not thrive in traditional school settings