The magic at Applewild derives from a coherent, intentional plan in which our Core Values are interwoven with our Core Competencies. These strengthen and guide our developmental approach and unite us as a community of learners who are actively involved in and responsible for our growth. Students graduate from Applewild as accomplished young people who know how they learn. They are poised to accept the challenge of rigorous academic work and are confident that they can make a difference in the world.

Throughout our Applewild curriculum, therefore, we are teaching our students to:

Be Reflective
to know oneself and one’s strengths; to be able to decide how to use that knowledge effectively in a learning environment and the world

Think Critically
to independently consider, connect, and extend knowledge and understanding; to be open-minded, flexible problem solvers able to distinguish fact from opinion and identify bias

Communicate
to express oneself effectively in a variety of modes, listen carefully to others, and be empathetic

Create
to cultivate the innate sense of wonder and imagination by doing: design, develop, build, produce, generate, perform

Persevere
to continue pursuits of value even in the face of adversity, and to know when to ask for help

Collaborate
to participate actively, share responsibility, and celebrate group accomplishments