It’s a simple formula: great schools have great teachers

The most important qualities of a great education endure the test of time. They involve passionate teachers, eager students, and a rigorous curriculum that encourages free thought. From the time of the ancient Greeks until this very day, those attributes have been the hallmark of an education built on the foundations of excellence. Sierra Canyon School has built such a foundation.

With the average class size of 12 students, each day – in each classroom, students and faculty engage in a vibrant exploration of ideas. Through this dynamic relationship, the teachers foster passion and curiosity. They provide curriculum that promotes vigorous intellectual exchange and true scholarship. They instill confidence in the students to explore and entertain new ideas. They help students learn to think creatively and critically – to express themselves articulately and precisely. They encourage students to take intellectual and creative risks – to stretch their abilities and ignite their potential.

Excellent teaching cultivates analytical skills, passion for learning, empathy towards others, and self-confidence. Every society that has wanted to produce free-thinkers and generations of wise leaders understands this formula. It is a formula steeped in the best tradition of a liberal arts education. Through this tradition, students gain the tools for lifelong learning.