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Academics
How It Works
At Sawyer STREAM Academy, every part of learning connects — academic rigor, hands-on experience, and character formation work together as one.
We call it the Sawyer STREAM Model — a system where Advanced Placement standards sharpen the mind, Project-Based Learning builds real-world skill, and Family Values guide every choice and interaction.
Together, these three pillars create students who are not only prepared for college, but also grounded, creative, and ready to make a difference.
In Essence
At Sawyer STREAM Academy, rigor meets relevance, and values give it meaning.
Advanced Placement challenges the intellect. Project-Based Learning builds capability. Family Values form character.
Together, they create a balanced learner — ready to think deeply, act boldly, and lead with heart.
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AP-rooted – Setting the Standard
Our journey begins with academic rigor. Through Advanced Placement (AP) courses, students engage with college-level content that develops higher-order thinking, research, and communication skills.
But AP at Sawyer STREAM isn’t just about passing an exam — it’s the framework that informs every project, discussion, and innovation that follows. Students use AP-level knowledge to fuel real-world creations in their project-based work.
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Project-Based Learning — Applying Knowledge Through Action
Once students grasp core concepts through AP studies, they bring them to life.
Our Project-Based Learning (PBL) model transforms theory into practice, guiding students to design, build, and solve authentic problems across disciplines — from robotics and chemistry to carpentry and environmental science.
Every project begins with a critical-thinking question and integrates AP-level standards, encouraging students to connect academic depth with hands-on innovation.
This collaboration between academic rigor and creative practice helps learners see that knowledge isn’t confined to textbooks — it’s a tool to shape the world.
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Family Values — The Heart That Holds It All Together
Knowledge and skill mean little without character.
Our Culture of Care — inspired by Harvard’s care-centered education model — ensures that every student learns in an environment of empathy, respect, and responsibility. Teachers mentor students personally, guiding them to balance intellectual growth with moral grounding.
Family Values anchor our entire system: they drive how we teach, how students collaborate, and how learning becomes service to others. This foundation ensures that when our graduates go on to college and beyond, they carry both wisdom and integrity wherever they go.