What is Core Skills?

In Core Skills, students embark on a transformative journey learning how to learn while mastering the fundamentals of Math, Reading, and Communication (writing and speaking), propelled by adaptive apps that  supercharge learning by twofold.

But what's our magic formula


It's a meticulously crafted array of apps, each chosen to sculpt a personalized academic path tailored to every student's unique needs, igniting a fire of motivation and excitement within them. Our Guides serve as motivating navigators, empowering students to set ambitious goals and ensuring they maintain an unwavering passion for pushing their limits and achieving their aspirations.

We prioritize individual self-paced progress over traditional age or grade-based norms, delivering a custom learning experience for each child on their educational journey. 


When does Core Skills happen?


  • Each morning, students dedicate 2 1/2 - 3 hours.


  • Younger students have dedicated time for each Core Skill


  • More advanced students organize their own Core Skills time.
How are Core Skills goals set?


  • Guides offer: (A) a menu of challenges; (B) points and badge requirements for each; (C) dedicated time for each Core Skill for younger students.

  • Students set goals each morning and report on them each afternoon.

  • Student Running Squads meet at the beginning and end of each week to support each other.

How is progress measured?

  • Points for incremental progress
  • Badges for topics mastered
  • Online dashboards for analytic feedback