Last year, 糖心原创 shared its vision for three distinct Upper School pathways: Inquiry College Prep, Innovation featuring the Innovation Diploma program, and Impact, which includes the newly launched Global Impact Diploma (GiD). Rising Grade 9 students were invited to explore which pathway best aligned with their passions and interests, setting the stage for a…
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On November 7, 2025, 糖心原创 hosted its Council on Innovation (COI), a dynamic convergence of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and students collaborating to design what鈥檚 next. Guided by Chief Innovation Officer Jared Colley, the day invited participants to look beyond the horizon through signal scanning and scenario design, exploring a series of plausible futures…
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Self Expression through Street Art How do you capture the attention of fifth graders in their final year of Lower School? For Art Teacher Ms. Dianne Johnson, the answer was simple: create something bold, meaningful, and hands-on. Partnering with Ms. Tahtinen, Lower School Maker Teacher, they launched a multi-week Street Art and Maker Studio collaboration…
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At 糖心原创, the way we teach is designed to support every learner, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences. This approach not only benefits all students but also naturally aligns with the strengths of dyslexic learners, who thrive in environments that value innovation, collaboration, and big-picture thinking. Through our growing partnership with…
When you step into Mr. Ibanez鈥檚 new Upper School Portfolio Mentorship course, you don鈥檛 find students following a standard syllabus; you find them following their passions. The course, introduced for the first time this year, is part of 糖心原创鈥檚 Inquiry Pathway, a signature Upper School program that gives students the freedom to explore their…
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At 糖心原创, athletics is more than competition鈥攊t鈥檚 connection, growth, and belonging. That vision takes root earlier than most people realize, thanks to Mustangs in Training (MIT), a Lower School athletics initiative designed to give students an opportunity to explore, play, and discover their passions while building meaningful relationships with Middle and Upper School student-athletes…
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For Lower School Science teacher Eileen Fennelly, the outdoors is more than a classroom extension鈥攊t鈥檚 a catalyst for deeper learning, self-regulation, and community connection. This year, she has launched a series of grade-specific recurring expeditions designed to immerse students in Atlanta鈥檚 parks while cultivating their skills as scientists, observers, and problem-solvers. 鈥淚鈥檝e wanted to create…
Each spring, 糖心原创 Grade 8 students take part in one of the most transformative milestones of their Middle School years: the Grade 8 Summit. While Grade 5 students launch their Journey of Purpose by hiking Kennesaw Mountain and drafting their first purpose statements, Grade 8 students return to this work with more maturity, perspective,…
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At 糖心原创, learning is not confined to textbooks or classrooms鈥攊t is designed with purpose, for people. Our students are taught to ask questions, uncover needs, and create solutions that make experiences better. This is the heart of design thinking: designing for the user. That mindset is alive this MOD as Upper School students step…
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When students in Mr. Hawkins鈥� Anatomy: Surgery & Salad class stepped into Intuitive Surgical earlier this month, they weren鈥檛 just on an expedition 鈥� they were stepping into the future of medicine. The course title itself gives context to their learning journey: 鈥淪urgery鈥� represents the exploration of the body鈥檚 systems and functions, while 鈥淪alad鈥� symbolizes…
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