Finding New Gifts and Interests
Discovery Program
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Discovery is a free program for students in kindergarten - 8th grade. Local experts are invited into our school to share their passion and teach new skills to Entheos students. Students are also taken into the community for activities and to participate in local service opportunities.
The Primacy of Self Discovery
In our performing arts session, learning flourishes through emotional engagement, challenges, and supportive guidance, as a teacher's main role is to help students conquer their fears and realize their full potential.
Examples of possible choices:
- Choir
- Hip Hop
- Hawaiian Dancing
- Magic classes
- Improv
- Broadway
- Drums
- Circus School
- Tone Chimes
- Silent Film
The Having of Wonderful Ideas
Curiosity about the world is nurtured through hands-on creativity and meaningful projects, allowing time to practice, reflect on observations, and achieve high quality artifacts.
Examples of possible choices:
- Cake decorating
- Computer programming
- Painting
- Glass firing
- Pinata making
- Game design
- Paper quilling
- Sewing
- Stage make-up
- Flower arranging
Collaboration and Competition
When the focus is on developing new skills and doing one's best, opportunities for competition and collaboration can inspire students and teach that working with others striving for similar goals often leads to the best outcomes.
Examples of possible choices:
- Archery
- Pickleball
- Ice Skating
- Aerial Arts
- Boxing
- Horseback Riding
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Rock Climbing
Success and Failure
Attempting new and unique experiences allows students to practice perseverance, build confidence, and understand that failures can become opportunities.
Possible examples include:
- Space Camp
- The National Ability Center for 8th grade
- 4th grade ski trip
The Responsibility for Learning
Students develop responsibility for learning through exciting and challenging individual and group activities.
Possible examples include:
- Space Camp
- 7th Grade Ropes Course
- 6th Grade Capitol Trip
Diversity and Inclusion
Students have the opportunity to learn and investigate different communities and cultures that allow them to value and respect their different histories and talents.
Examples of possible choices:
- Learning about other countries and cultures (Mexico, Tonga, Finland, New Zealand, Native American)
- National Ability Center with 8th grade (students learn what it's like to climb a wall with one arm or one leg, or play pickleball in a wheelchair)
The Natural World
Engaging learning opportunities about the natural world enhances students' interest and openness to new ideas, and fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of our world, ultimately cultivating stewardship for the earth.
Examples of possible choices:
- 8th grade Snowshoeing and fat tire biking with the National Ability Center
- 4th grade Skiing
- Hiking Memory Grove
Solitude and Reflection
When students are given opportunities to delve into their thoughts, form their own connections and generate unique ideas, their energy is revitalized and their minds can grow.
Examples of possible choices:
- Ropes course
- Hiking
- Reflection journals (students reflect on their learning and growth journeys in each session)
Service and Compassion; Empathy and Caring
Students develop compassion as they learn about others' needs and work together to serve members of their communities.
Examples of possible choices:
- Letters to vets
- Blankets for Primary Children's Hospital
- Mother’s Day cards for women in assisted living communities
Discovery Goals
Help students discover that they can do more than they thought possible.
Help students to learn and understand the meaning of perseverance.
