Milestones Preschool & Charter School

Milestones believes that the growth of knowledge is the result of individual connections made by the learner. Furthermore, we believe that complex and concrete experiences are essential for meaningful learning and teaching to occur. Using the Arizona State Standards as a base, the core of Milestones curriculum centers on children making connections. By using this approach, children can build upon previous knowledge to construct new meaning. In addition to the core curriculum, students will connect through music, performing and visual arts, and physical education. Milestones establishes the connection between the classroom community and the school community, by offering extra-curriculum programs which promote leadership, participation and community involvement.

All Milestones programs have educational philosophies that provide children with an environment for holistic learning, daily practice of skills, hands-on experiences, technological awareness and strong character development. These programs are designed to foster, address and support student responsibility.

The educational model is well documented and replicable and centers on small class sizes. That model focuses on presenting information in its totality, rather than in isolated parts. This prevents the children from getting stuck on individual pieces, rather than seeing the big picture. We feel our students are most engaged when information is presented in this way. Our educational model strives to identify and refine the students own personal learning style.

Milestones has adopted an acronym for what we want all students to strive for while at Milestones and beyond. This is Milestones S.P.I.R.I.T. This stands for Sportsmanship, Pride, Integrity, Respect, Intellectual Excellence and Tolerance.