Curriculum

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Picture your teen after graduation

They have a portfolio of real work, ranging from projects they built to ideas they communicated to actual audiences. They know how to learn something new when the world demands it. 

Where your teen envisions a career or college entry upon graduation. they are not paralyzed by an uncertain future. They’re equipped for it.

That’s what Mastery Academics High School graduates carry with them. Not just a diploma. Project-based learning is the proof of what they can do with the wealth of knowledge they have mastered.

It’s these outcomes that adds authenticity to our outstanding curriculum.

Core Subjects Re-imagined

  • Math: Explore the beauty of numbers and their real-world applications.
  • Reading: Discover the power of analyzing, assessing, and evaluating articles and essays.
  • Rhetoric and Composition: Master the art of effective communication, both written and spoken.
  • Civics: Understand the foundations of our society and become an informed citizen.
  • Science: Uncover the mysteries of the universe through hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning.

Electives

MAHS offers a wide variety of electives designed with students’ interests and lifelong learning goals in mind, including entrepreneurship and world geography. Scan the QR Code to view our high school graduation requirements.

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Assessing Student Learning: A Holistic Approach

We believe in a holistic approach to assessment that emphasizes student growth, critical thinking, and real-world application. Here’s a breakdown of how Mastery Academics High School assess students’ coursework:

 
  • Project-Based Learning: Students will complete in-depth media production projects (videos, podcasts, and websites) based on their interests and/or career goals. 
  • Mastery-Based Assessments: Students will demonstrate mastery of core concepts through a variety of assessments, such as quizzes and presentations.
  • Self-Assessment and Reflection: Students will regularly reflect on their learning and set goals for future growth. This self-assessment will be incorporated into their digital portfolios.
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Growth and grades

As families across North Texas increasingly lose faith in traditional letter grades as a dependable measure of student success, our Dallas microschool for high schoolers offers a refreshing and rigorous alternative. Mastery Academics embraces a labor-based grading system that prioritizes the actual work, persistence, and creative process behind every assignment. This shift centers on the tangible growth occurring daily, ensuring students are rewarded for their dedication rather than just their ability to memorize facts.

Fostering a Growth Mindset

Our educators provide deeply personalized feedback that highlights specific strengths and identifies areas for improvement, creating a supportive atmosphere where personalized learning for teens can truly flourish. This non-traditional approach to assessment paves the way for a positive learning environment. By encouraging students to take intellectual risks and embrace complex challenges without the fear of a failing grade, we help them develop a resilient mindset essential for long-term achievement.

Preparation for future success

By combining these innovative assessment strategies, we provide a meaningful evaluation that serves as the foundation for a truly customized private education in Dallas. Our primary goal is to equip every student with critical thinking skills. We invite you to join our community and embark on a student-centered microschool journey that will empower your teen to reach their full potential through a curriculum designed for the modern world.

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