Pathfinder School Community At a Glance
Celebrating 37 years of commitment to individualized teaching for academic success!
An independent day school serving Pre-Kindergarten - 8th grade students
Fully accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Small classes and personal attention: Individualized instruction with a student:faculty ratio of 8 to 1
Dedicated teachers whose real-life field experience adds relevance to classroom instruction
An engaging and responsive curriculum built on the proven principles of experiential education
A 22-acre wooded campus brimming with learning opportunities nestled on the shores of Cedar Lake and Grand Traverse Bay
Centrally and conveniently located 3 miles from downtown Traverse City at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula
A commitment to stewardship through service, community and the environment
Music: music instruction 2 times per week. After-school programming includes beginning and intermediate string ensembles
Foreign Language: French instruction 2 times per week throughout all grades
Science: Science instruction 2-6 times per week based on grade level provided by science instructors for grades K-8
Library: a 3000 volume library overseen by a librarian who provides a developmentally-appropriate library curriculum for all grades
Sports: physical education 2-3 times per week based on grade level. After-school programming includes TEAM sports for grades 4-6 (cross country, basketball, volleyball and track & field), middle school sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball and track & field), and ski club
Fine Arts: art instruction 2 times per week, and the arts are integrated through all aspects of our core curriculum throughout all grades
Ensemble: (one per semester for grades 6-8) Drama, Design and Production, Video Production, History of Film, and Journalism/Creative Writing
Middle School Interdisciplinary Electives: (two MIADS per quarter for grades 6-8) Outdoor Education, Rock and Roll Playwriting, Advanced Technology, Formal Logic, Compariative Religion, Forensics, Photshop and Podcasting, Geography, Body Wellness, Chess, Gardening and Ecoliteracy and Math Links.
Real World: (Quarterly rotations for grades 6-8) Shop, Clinic, University, and Bank
Extended day programming until 6:00 PM
Recognized increasingly as a destination school, attracting families from across the country
Financial Assistance: approximately 25% of the student body receives tuition grants based on ability to pay
A school culture that honors diversity in its many forms and promotes civility: our school admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin
Many opportunities for parental involvement including an active parents’ association, community building activities, and adult education
Founded in 1972, an estimated 3000 individuals (students, faculty and families) have benefited from our school’s philosophy and approach to learning
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