Our approach

Reimagining the learning process

Parents want school to be a place where their child can design and pursue the lives they dream. They have been telling us this for over a decade through county-wide surveys, local community design sessions, and intimate conversations. Pinnacles Prep was born out of this community desire to reimagine what school could be, while remaining a free, public school choice for all.

How We Teach

Our school was designed with and for our community. Our instruction is deeply rooted in place-based education so that learning is connected to real community opportunities and challenges.

Our approach is different, with a focus on teaching the “whole child”. What makes us unique is our commitment to providing the skills and tools necessary for students to be college, career and community ready!

Our signature programs include:

Community Meeting | We gather as a whole school every Monday to build community, give shout-outs and weekly announcements to students and families.

Advisory (Basecamp) | Basecamp mentors guide groups of 10-15 students through our purpose-driven social emotional curriculum  

Foundational Courses | Humanities 6, Humanities 7, Math, Science 

Electives | STEM, Music

PEAK | Personalized Elevation of Academic Knowledge: Enrichment and Intervention time tailored specifically to student’s individual needs.

Impact Lab | Working with Teton Science Schools’ Place Network, students engage in interdisciplinary quarterly projects led by foundational teachers in collaboration with a community partner. Quarter 4 is a student-driven passion project.