Prisma provides an accredited online K-12 education utilizing a project-based curriculum designed to foster real-world skills. The school pairs learners with dedicated educators for 1:1 mentorship and personalized feedback on interdisciplinary projects. This model emphasizes applied curiosity, communication, and initiative through daily interactive workshops and a supportive peer community.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Traditional schooling often fails to engage students, provide relevant real-world skills, or cater to individual learning styles, leading to disengagement and a lack of preparation for a rapidly changing future. The one-size-fits-all approach and focus on rote memorization can stifle creativity, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation.
Solution
Prisma offers an accredited virtual school for grades 4-12 that combines a supportive community and personalized coaching with a project-based curriculum designed to foster a love of learning and prepare students for the future. The program emphasizes real-world skills development, critical thinking, and collaboration through interdisciplinary themes and personalized projects. Students work with expert coaches who provide 1-on-1 mentorship and feedback, tailoring projects to individual goals and creating standout portfolios. Prisma aims to cultivate intrinsic motivation by allowing students to choose their learning paths and demonstrate their learning in creative ways.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students in grades 4-12 seeking a more engaging and personalized learning experience, as well as homeschool families looking for a structured and accredited virtual program.
Features
- Project-based curriculum mapped to a comprehensive set of competencies and interdisciplinary themes
- Personalized learning paths tailored to each student's unique needs and passions
- 1-on-1 mentorship and coaching from experienced educators
- Daily live workshops for collaboration, debate, and real-world simulations
- Opportunities for extracurricular activities and leadership development through clubs and events
- Accredited diploma and transcript that meets college entrance requirements
- Optional AP and dual enrollment courses
- Parent-coach program available for homeschool families