Walden Community School - Methodology

In a world where the “one-size-fits-all” mentality reigns over education, students personal needs are often overlooked. WCS addresses that problem with small class size, an open atmosphere and personalized learning. WCS began in response to Dr. Mikulka’s search for an education for her own children. Her search yielded multiple theories, and each with its own merit; however, none of the available options satisfied her desire to find a school focused on developing the whole person.

At Walden, we foster independent thinking, empowering students with influence over their course of study; we build our curriculum for our students—not a test. Excited passionate teachers create excited students. Teachers and parents witness and encourage the process of discovery, abstract thought and insight. The result is the evolution of highly competent individuals able to analyze, interpret and communicate their ideas confidently and effectively. WCS has high academic standards and provides all students with an environment and the educational support to achieve success and accomplish their individual goals. Walden offers a unique educational program that focuses on the development of each student’s artistic, intellectual, emotional and physical growth. Seminar-style classes, project-based learning, higher-ordered thinking and in-depth exploration of major concepts and ideas are a few key elements of our program. WCS students are ambitious, they take pride in their work, they take responsibility for their actions and are required to produce original work and ideas. WCS students are invested in their own education; motivation is never an issue.

At Walden, it is easy to see academics are only the beginning of our commitment to educating our students. Our focus on building the whole person requires separate planning, care and methodologies to accommodate the emotional, social and physical needs of our students. Our commitment to building better individuals and better students is uncompromising, and the reason a Walden student is a student destined to achieve both professionally and personally. The basic guiding principal of WCS is simple; every student can, and wants to learn in an environment that respects and fosters both the individual and the community.