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Grades 9-12

At the Maharishi School, we do not believe that academic rigor should be synonymous with stress—but we do believe that academic success requires focus, active engagement and relevance to a world that is evolving in increasingly complex and unpredictable ways. Our task, then, is to design an academic program for Upper School that is anchored in our core values yet aimed at equipping students to meet the future head-on, each to fulfill the purpose that is uniquely theirs.

We also know that students maintain their focus and engagement through a wholesome lifestyle and the regular practice of transcendence, the foundation for living all of our core values. In this context, we strive to find a balance between innovative programs and traditional academic courses still informed by entrance requirements to the best colleges and universities in the US and abroad. Increasingly, however, those selective institutions are also seeking students who can demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and authenticity, through products and service projects that take them into the real world beyond the classroom or the laboratory.

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destination imagination trophy winners 2023Our emphasis on project-based learning provides students with a platform for pursuing passions and testing original ideas under the mentorship of people who are skilled practitioners of their craft, whether in the pottery studio or the organic garden or the engineering laboratory. Core courses in traditional disciplines like math, science, social studies and English are supplemented with studio and performing arts, physical education and a course called Interdisciplinary Studies or Consciousness, Connections, and Life Skills. Here students find connections between their subjectsteen meditation and with themselves through underlying universal principles. In other units, they examine stages of human development, explore the creative process, and identify and develop life skills to help fulfill their goals in life. This is “deep learning” that equips students with an uncommon understanding of themselves and their connection to a greater purpose.

A rigorous yet engaging and relevant academic program begins with excellent teachers, highly skilled in their own fields of expertise yet driven by their commitment to investing in the lives of young people. Working artists, entrepreneurs, financial managers, engineers, botanists and professional writers, for example, design courses based on best practices in their industries—and the passion they exude as they teach is palpable and contagious. Our faculty is anchored by a core of seasoned career educators who can be mentors to colleagues as we collaborate and co-create in the classroom and beyond.

For our students who require individualized attention, we offer English language support, college, and personal counseling, plus access to student services and professional development in best practices for our teachers. Because so many of our teachers have advanced degrees or specialized training in their subject areas, we have over 15 AP courses offered each year including Physics, Calculus AB/BC, English Language and Literature plus courses in the social and natural sciences, such as AP American History, Economics, Government, Environmental and Computer Science.

One of the best examples of academic rigor and success at Maharishi School are the Capstone presentations. These are the culmination of the work students did for their Global Solutions class. In some cases, the students have been interested in their projects for several years and have brought together community service and even science fair projects to design solutions that address a critical issue facing our world and our local community. Each team is judged by a panel of 3 – 5 members. Passing the capstone project and presentation is a graduation requirement, so this is high-stakes. Anne Walton, MIU alumna and former marine biologist with the US Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who continues to consult worldwide, has served as co-teacher and advisor on this project.

As we strive to remain abreast of valuable trends in education that increasingly give students choices, we are secure in the knowledge that we can link our students to wisdom and practices that transcend the ages.

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Reminders about the Fall Fair: 🍂You can buy ti Reminders about the Fall Fair:
🍂You can buy tickets in advance at the link in our bio
🍂Bring your own blankets and foldable chairs for a picnic
🍂If you have any questions or concerns please contact Danielle Wallace dwallace@maharishischool.org
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🦋All of our students will be dismissed at lunch 🦋All of our students will be dismissed at lunchtime on Friday September 22nd for Faculty Professional Development at Maharishi School.
🦋Enjoy the weekend and we will see you at the normal time on Monday!
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📖Today is the first day of the Scholastic Book 📖Today is the first day of the Scholastic Book Fair, come check it out in the Lower School Library!📖
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The ASP at Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, wa The ASP at Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, was created to meet the needs of working parents or other parents that are in need of extra after school programs for their children. This program is designed for children attending Kindergarten through 8th grade. The program is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that meets the needs of our Elementary and Middle School students and families within a child-centered environment that is both relaxing and stimulating.
At our program we will encourage the children to balance their leisure time. This will be done by providing a structured environment, with plenty of opportunities for children to choose activities that will enhance their social, mental, physical and intellectual growth.
Structure of the After School Program
The ASP is offered only when the school is in session from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
If a scheduled school day has to be canceled, the ASP will also be canceled. 
Daily structured and unstructured activities include:
🌟Snack
🌟Mixed age grouping
🌟Homework supervision
🌟Crafts and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities
🌟Passive games
🌟Dance, yoga
🌟Movie-pizza-popcorn party
🌟Seasonal activities
🌟Outdoor activities
🌟Library
If there is interest in regular clubs, we will definitely accommodate that: e.g., sewing, garden-kitchen, music, dance, international language, or recycling clubs.
The After School Program contract and application form must be completed before starting the program.
Click the link in our bio to register.
We are getting SO excited about the Fall Fair on O We are getting SO excited about the Fall Fair on October 1st from 11-3, here are some things that you can participate in there:
🍂Delicious food vendors 
🍂Craft Table 
🍂Face Paint and Tattoos 
🍂Rubber Duck game
🍂Poke a Pumpkin game 
🍂Cake Walk 
🍂Pumpkin bowling and pumpkin tossing game
🍂Bake sale 
🍂Emmy Photo Booth
🍂Music (Tim Britton and Friends)
🍂Student council booth
🍂Balloon Brian
🍂Pony rides
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