Beaver is Beaver because of the people—our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families. We honor the dignity of each individual and celebrate the collective of who we are—working together to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school.
Our Students & Faculty
Beaver students are active participants in the learning process. Our curriculum uses a pedagogical approach that engages students in real-world experiences. We teach them in the context of the world they live in today and challenge them to demonstrate their grasp of the subject matter through meaningful work. This unique approach creates a tremendous advantage; students become independent, critical thinkers who embrace exploring new subjects and can creatively and thoughtfully apply information.
From day one, students are connected with a team of teachers and advisors who help them create personal benchmarks and goals, and give them the support they need to reach their highest aspirations. This approach gives us an objective way to assess the quality of each student’s work and is an impetus for students to push themselves further.
Educational practices should constantly evolve, so we are continuously reexamining and rethinking our approach to “Teaching for Learning” based on what is happening in the world right now, who our students are, and their needs. As a result, our students are being led by best-in-class faculty; we consistently hear feedback from our partners and colleges who are increasingly impressed with Beaver students’ creative mindset and determination.
Beaver is a launchpad for phenomenal work and Beaver students are engrossed in meaningful academic and social justice experiences. All in all, Beaver students are interesting.
Beaver Alumna, Class of 2024
Middle School Students
Our Middle School students are pushed to try new things, pursue their interests, learn how to collaborate, discover themselves as leaders, and so much more—all with the support of a dedicated faculty and staff that is passionate and solely focused on Grades 6-8.
Upper School Students
In the Upper School, students tackle the basics AND also launch into so much more: they listen, build, revise, ask questions, partner, write, debate, and engage thoughtfully with their work, tapping into their curiosity to connect their learning to the world around them.
Faculty
Beaver faculty is committed to the art & science of teaching. We invest in our teachers and in their professional learning, and by being in tune with new advancements in teaching, our faculty is empowered to try new things to help students push themselves in a well-supported environment.
