Our Philosophy
Engaging students in their passions and purpose-fueled learning, we embrace the rich and bountiful opportunities Los Angeles and the Southland have to offer. Whether that means taking our students out to explore or bringing experts and inspirations to our school, our walls are permeable to the world around us.
Through joyful learning, our students gain the knowledge, skills, and disposition to become curious lifelong learners with the confidence to make a positive impact on their communities.
Come visit us at TREE and join our movement for Transformative, Revolutionary Experiential Education!
INNOVATIVE
Academic pursuits in a contemporary context, engaging students’ hearts and minds in the exploration of our ever-evolving world and in developing the skills to address the many challenges we face as a society.
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Original Thinkers for an Uncertain World
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Appreciation for the diversity of the human experience, coupled with the capacity to understand, investigate, and work toward the resolution of personal biases/prejudices that are symptoms of the systemic marginalization and oppression of others
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Empowered Citizens
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Engaged participation in, and responsible stewardship of, one’s community and the larger environment in which we live.
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EXPERIENTIAL
As engaged members of the diverse communities that make up Los Angeles, we inspire our students to become creative thinkers, committed citizens, and compassionate human beings. TREE Academy sparks and cultivates enduring curiosity, to promote personal, social, emotional, and cultural awareness. TREE Academy seeks to instill respect for the life and ecology of the earth, and to nurture an ever-expanding awareness of humanity.
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PBL
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Problem - Phenomenon - Place - Project-Based Learning
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Relevant, Authentic to the Real World - Our World
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Learning by DOING
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Engaged in passions and purpose-fueled learning, we embrace the rich and bountiful opportunities Los Angeles and the Southland have to offer.
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The Activists of Today, not just the Leaders of Tomorrow
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Fostering independence and the strength to challenge ideas and the status quo. Inculcating the ability to imagine new possibilities, outcomes, and futures, as well as an aesthetic appreciation for the world around us.
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INDIVIDUALIZED
Individual expression and diversity of thought fosters authenticity. TREE inspires students to find their true voice, interests and passions while at the same time exploring their role in a just society. By centering our approach on the whole child experience, TREE provides a new, authentic education; that celebrates self-discovery, diversity, creativity, intellectual inquiry and academic achievements.
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Student-Driven
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Connecting our students to the community, they show us what they want to explore, what they want to learn more about and get involved in.
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Small Classes & Weekly Tutoring
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At TREE, the close-knit community between students and teachers fosters a deep sense of trust, enabling the learning experience to be tailored to each student's needs and preferences, fostering a sense of discovery.
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With two-on-one tutoring for every student in all core subjects, our teachers can instill academic rigor while addressing individual student needs.
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Human Development
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TREE balances life skills and academics. Mentors, counselors, faculty and peer groups provide skills to develop our students’ practical, social and emotional learning.
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Learners for Life
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We emphasize durable skills for lifelong learning. Our graduates learn about and matriculate to colleges that suit their individual journeys. TREE also supports students who choose alternative paths to their success.
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