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Vision

Vision

We believe that education is about the whole child – fostering growth not only academically, but also spiritually, emotionally, socially and civically. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching, The Key is empowering each student to learn, practice and master academic standards, as well as develop 21st Century skills in an innovative, adaptive, strengths-based environment where success is measured not merely by grades and test scores, but by a student’s demonstration of mastery through a variety of intelligences.

Mission

The mission of The Key is to unlock success for all students of all abilities through student-centered learning, a strong teacher/student connection, family involvement, social and emotional acceptance, creative choice, and collaboration that rigorously prepare learners for the 21st Century.

Mission

The Key is the C!

Creativity/Innovation

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving*

Christ-Centered

Comfort

Compassion

Choices

Citizenship

Centered around the learner

Career Skills

College Readiness

Courage

Confidence

Community

Competency

The Key is

the C

* Top four 21st century skills that help increase

knowledge, skills, work habits, and offer purpose,

direction, and motivation (Framework for 21st Century Learner, 2017)

K-3

• Flexible Seating Options
• Tables for individual and small group work
• Learning and activity centers
• Technology
• 2 Teachers / 2 Aides

K-3

4-5

• Flexible Seating Options
• Tables for individual and small group work
• Learning and activity centers
• Technology
• 1 Teacher / 2 Aides

4-5

Secondary

• Learning "Hubs"
• Flexible Seating Options
• Tables for individual and small group work
• Communal Spaces for Flex Time
• 1:1 Technology
• 8 Teachers / 4 Aides

Secondary

Key Success

• Flexible Seating Options
• Tables for individual and small group work
• Learning and activity centers
• Technology
• 1 Teacher / 1 Aide / 1:1 Adults

Key Success

Pastor Wade Davis

"I love the wonderful family environment among students and faculty. I especially love building meaningful and lasting relationships with the students. It is most rewarding to see students reach their unrealized and untapped potential. Seeing them discover their possibilities is worth it all."

-Pastor Wade Davis

Secondary Bible Teacher

Katie

Erby

"What I love about working at The Key to Learning is the collaborative environment. Everyone, including the students, works together. We are more like a family. Everyone shares the same vision and goals."

-Katie Erby

4:7 Crew Teacher

Jessica

McGill

"I love working for The Key because I am given the freedom to teach my students in the best way I see fit for them. I am able to work on whatever level the student is on instead of requiring that student to meet the level he/she "should" be on. I'm not bound by specific curriculum and I get to exercise my creativity and flexibility in the project based learning that is constantly happening in our environment. I love being able to stretch myself as an educator and I am able to see measurable progress from my students. "

-Jessica McGill,

4/5 Teacher

"The Key has become a true blessing in my life. When I walked through those doors I walked into the arms of a family ready to encourage, laugh, and build me up! Within my role at The Key I have the freedom to mold my daily job around the current needs of the students and teachers. Every day is flexible, every day is fun, every day I am thankful for the work we are doing to build the kids into incredible adults ready for the world!"

-Tori Rhea

Secondary Coordinator

Tori Rhea

Anastasia

Kanikovsky

"I love working at The Key because it is like walking into a family that I never knew I was missing. As a teacher, I am given the creative freedom to step outside the box and teach math in a more flexible environment. If ever I have a need or a question, my fellow teachers are ready to help and be my support system. It's my home away from home and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else."

-Anastasia Kanikovsky

Middle School Math Teacher

Angie

Powell

"The Key to Learning is truly a family place. You can feel and see the love and support at The Key. For the first time in my teaching career I can focus on what each student needs. As a teacher and a child of God that make my heart happy."

-Angie Powell,

K-3 Teacher