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Consciousness, Connections, & Life Skills

Making Connections

In addition to our students’ practice of Transcendental Meditation, we have a unique course that distinguishes our Consciousness-Based Education approach.

It’s called Consciousness, Connections, and Life Skills. As the title implies, the course has three interrelated aspects:

1) Consciousness: deepening students’ understanding and experience of consciousness

Topics: practice of Transcendental Mediation, yoga, pranayama (breathing technique), advanced TM techniques, brain coherence, theories of human development and higher states of consciousness, collective consciousness, and research on consciousness. 

2) Connections: exploring underlying, universal principles and qualities that are common to the structure and functioning of all aspects of life—their academic subjects, in nature, and in themselves

Topics: 16 Life Principles, 50 Qualities and 16 Values of Creative Intelligence.

For example, we see how “Life is found in layers”: whether in the earth’s crust, our government, the analysis of literature, a math theorem, or one’s family and personality.

This is one way Maharishi School cultivates both horizontal and vertical thinking: making connections between all the details on the surface of life and with the big ideas at their basis.

3) Life Skills: developing social-emotional awareness and skills as a foundation for their personal and academic growth. 

Topics: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Comprehensive Health, Positive Discipline and Restorative Justice 


Social and Emotional Learning curriculum in our Upper School consists of 5 main competencies as formulated by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL):

  • Self-Awareness: the ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior.
  • Self-Management: the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.
  • Social Awareness: the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Relationship Skills: the ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Responsible Decision-Making: the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions.

Comprehensive Health curriculum: We use the K-12 curriculum from Advocates for Youth called Rights, Respect, and Responsibility. This curriculum includes age-appropriate lessons that cover a wide range of health areas, including relationships and consent, STDs and contraception, dating abuse, etc.

Positive Discipline is designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their communities. Our overall goal for positive discipline is to culture mutual respect between peers and adults, and to make sure all children are heard, respected, and intrinsically motivated.

  • In Middle School, communication skills and conflict resolution are the main focus.
  • In the Upper School, many aspects of Positive Discipline (such as effective communication and problem-solving skills) are covered in the SEL curriculum and practiced in the classroom. The upper school also utilizes Restorative Justice talking circles and practices, which are much in line with Positive Discipline.
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  • Transcendental Meditation
  • Total Brain Development
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“At Harpo Studios…we meditate. I am 1,000% better when I take myself back to something bigger than myself.”
– Oprah, TM practitioner

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Our 7th and 8th grade Science class have been lear Our 7th and 8th grade Science class have been learning about acid base and chemical reactions. They've been working on making baking soda and vinegar rockets to understand the neutralization reaction, and to see chemical reactions taking place right before their eyes.
Our Middle School includes 6th, 7th, and 8th graders taught by a close-knit team of teachers who understand that before they can learn math and history, these young adolescents may need to learn how to make friends, or organize their lockers—or cope with the changes happening to their bodies.
The emphasis on reflection on the learning process continues as students learn to recognize their own strengths and to set learning goals for themselves in line with the targets their teachers introduce in class.
Click the link in our bio to apply today!
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The After School Program (ASP) has a few important The After School Program (ASP) has a few important updates!
**Our ASP program is now offering hourly drop-offs for $5/hour!**
Available 3:30-5:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ONLY.
(We will not have ASP on Mondays and Fridays in December)
If your child is interested, we offer ONE FREE DAY! We can accept cash/check at the time of pickup or we may bill you every 2 weeks.
Also our new Eco-Club has kicked off! This program teaches children how to turn trash into treasure by repurposing used/recyclable items which they use to learn how to create a business. 
The creations being made in this Eco-Club will be available for you to purchase at the Holiday Fair on December 8th and 9th. We will have a booth set up in the Convention Center in Fairfield both days so come find us (all profits go to the Maharishi School After School Program).
For any questions or concerns please reach out; asp@maharishischool.org
*Students must be signed up and help at the booth to participate.
**Please email us and notify your teacher when your child is going to the ASP program that day. Your teacher will walk them to the cafeteria and that will be your pickup location also.
“The rocketry project welcomes any student with “The rocketry project welcomes any student with a deep passion for learning and an unwavering commitment to perseverance. We don't require students to be experts in math and science, although those skills can certainly be an asset." 
"What truly excites me about this project is that each year, the challenges we face are slightly different. As an enthusiast of 'flight,' it's a genuine delight to witness students embark on this journey armed with nothing but their unique experiences, their boundless potential, and a set of competition rules." 
"What unfolds is a remarkable transformation of their ideas and creativity into solutions for complex engineering and creative challenges, resulting in resounding success on a national stage. Collaborating with these students towards a common goal, tackling these challenges, and striving to be the best we can be, is without a doubt the highlight of my day!”
- Rocketry Coach Rick Rudloff
“I think the coolest thing about being part of the rocketry program at Maharishi School is the fact that you get to build something from start to finish with your own hands that has the ability to fly 800 ft in the air. Before joining Rocketry I never imagined I would be able to design, build, and fly my own model rocket but now it’s really cool to think that we are going to be building a 7-foot rocket under the guidance of NASA that will reach 5280 ft. Rocketry brings together all of the subjects we learn in school and teaches me so much more about the world around us.”
-Antariksha Sharma, Rocketry Team 
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Unlock new potential for your child's education by Unlock new potential for your child's education by checking out our latest blog, 'How to Enhance Your Child's Education,' for insights and suggestions.
🌟 Click the link in our bio to read 🌟
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Tomorrow, November 28 is GIVING TUESDAY! As peopl Tomorrow, November 28 is GIVING TUESDAY!
As people around the world support important causes, we invite you to support MAHARISHI SCHOOL in reaching our goal of $50,000 during the month of December—the Season of Giving. 
Beginning today, through Midnight tomorrow
YOU GIVE and WE GIVE BACK TO YOU!
* Donate now through Giving Tuesday, November 28
* FIVE names will randomly be drawn to win a Maharishi School Logo Hoodie
* Winners will be contacted through email Wednesday morning, November 29
* Giveaways are available only to people who live within the United States
CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO DONATE
Thanksgiving break is from November 22nd (Wednesda Thanksgiving break is from November 22nd (Wednesday) through November 26th (Sunday). During this time, the school will be closed, and there will be no classes or after school programs. 
"At this time of Thanksgiving, I feel an abundance of gratitude for our families, here and abroad, for our stellar staff and dedicated faculty who serve your children daily, and for the founder of this innovative Consciousness-Based Education, Maharishi. 
May this holiday bring you enriching time with your family and friends, and some deep transcending to enhance coherence and peace in our world.
Happy Thanksgiving."
-Head of School, Richard Beall
Our Maharishi School students embrace the spirit o Our Maharishi School students embrace the spirit of thankfulness, weaving a tapestry of appreciation for the incredible community that makes learning an extraordinary journey. #GratefulHearts #maharishischooliowa
Beginning on Tuesday, November 28, #GivingTuesday, Beginning on Tuesday, November 28, #GivingTuesday, the purpose of this global effort is to encourage people to do good, and to show gratitude and generosity.
The goal during our Season of Giving campaign, which ends December 31, is to raise $50,000 for Maharishi School.
Click the link in our bio and start the Season of Giving today!
"The Maharishi School Residential Life Program ext "The Maharishi School Residential Life Program extends the social and emotional learning of the classroom to a diverse communal living environment. Under the supervision of three adult advisors, students from Vietnam, China, South Korea, India, Ukraine, and the United States enjoy a daily dorm routine of group meals, focused study hours, and recreation. In this multi-cultural and age-diverse context, students develop self-management and interpersonal skills and build a foundation for becoming the 'creative, compassionate, contributing citizens' envisioned by the school’s mission statement." 
-David Pohlman, Head of Residential Life
Go to www.maharishischool.org/boarding to find out if our Boarding Program is right for you!
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At Maharishi School, guiding our students as they At Maharishi School, guiding our students as they apply for selective colleges and universities is a privilege and a responsibility that we take very seriously. 
Our Academic Director, Kaye Jacob, has had years of experience with college admissions and takes the lead on creating a sequential program that leads students step by step, from as early as Grade 9 through sending off their final transcripts after they graduate. 
Our registrar, Emmy Auge, is the one who actually handles transcripts, as well as coordinating our standardized testing and liaising with the College Board.  All students in grades 8 through 11 take the PSAT in school each fall–and students can register for the SAT on the College Board website or the ACT through their website 
Head over to our website to learn more about college counseling at Maharishi School.
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