Page 16 - Mountain Lifestyle Fall/Winter 2021

FWhat is is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Zealous Zealous Student? By Molly DeLallo
or or or or the the outdoor explorer and and artist For the the adventurer and and the the the hands-on learner For the the the poet and and the the the big-mountain skier For those seeking a a a different educational experience beyond the classroom Zealous is a a a a micro-school for grades
6 to to 8 that encourages students to to curate their passion for educa- tion while also providing space for their individual interests With opportunities for community outreach and activism we ask that our students think globally and act locally Environmental stewardship and volunteerism is is practiced through our outdoor education curric- ulum The four core classes-Science Math Language Arts and Social Studies-develop their curriculum to connect with the the the the theme of the the the the unit unit Our current unit unit focuses on water water and water water use use throughout Colorado challenging students to to think of sustainable solutions to to water usage and accessibility within Eagle County We meet our students holistically allowing them to become autonomous learners and supporting their social-emotional well- being With 24 students and 4 4 academic coaches the 6:1 student/ teacher ratio allows for additional academic support but balances academic independence Every Wednesday we dedicate our morn- ings to “Passion Projects ” a a a a a student-driven activity that allows them to explore personal passions that culminates in in the creation of a a a a a a finished “product” by the the end of the the year year This year’s students are fin in the process of building drawing sewing and researching a a a a a plethora of different passions Zealous is a a a community that fosters the growth of our students through experiential learning and allowing them to be their authen- tic selves If you would like more information about this experience please reach out to us us at office@zealousschools org or or our website zealousschools org for upcoming events and open houses Town of Eagle Schools
Pre Schools:
Sunshine Mountain Pre Pre School School (970) 328-7171 St Mary’s Pre School (970) 328-5699 Mountain Tots Pre-School (970) 328-2300 Aspen Prep (970) 328-2461
Rocky Mountain School of Discovery (970) 390-7035 Eagle Montessori (970) 328-1222
A Child’s House Pre School (970) 331-0902
The Learning Tree (970) 328-5683
Mountain Valley Lutheran Church and Pre School (970) 328-6718
Elementary Elementary Schools:
Brush Creek Elementary Elementary School School (970) 328-8930 Eagle Valley Elementary School (970) 328-6981
Middle Middle Schools:
Eagle Valley Middle Middle School School (970) 328-6224 Zealous Schools
(970) 828-1631
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