The Positive Equation for Achievement at Turning Point School


At The Science of Whole-Child Education at Turning Point School

At Turning Point School, we’ve redefined academic excellence through our research-backed "Positive Equation for Achievement." This innovative framework blends five interconnected elements to cultivate confident, capable learners prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.

The Five Pillars of Potential

1. Intellectual Growth Engine

  • Strength-based teaching tailored to individual learning journeys
  • Project-based curriculum developing critical analysis and creative problem-solving
  • Stanford University-endorsed pedagogical approaches

2. Social Mastery Lab

  • Daily collaborative learning structures
  • Leadership development through peer mentoring programs
  • Global citizenship initiatives connecting students with international partner schools

3. Physical Wellness Foundation

  • Movement-integrated classrooms with standing desks and kinesthetic learning
  • Developmental PE program tracking motor skill progression
  • Nutrition education partnership with UCLA Health

4. Ethical Leadership Training

  • Social justice capstone projects in middle school
  • Restorative practices for conflict resolution
  • Annual community impact challenge

5. Emotional Intelligence Curriculum

  • Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence-approved programming
  • Mindfulness and growth mindset workshops
  • Advisory program with 1:8 faculty-to-student ratio

Why Families Choose Turning Point

  • Preschool-8 continuity - Seamless transitions between developmental stages
  • 4:1 student to teacher ratio in critical learning moments
  • 100% of graduates accepted to first-choice high schools
  • 12-acre purpose-designed campus in Culver City, California

Visit turningpointschool.org to learn more and schedule a visit today.


 

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