West Sacramento Early College 7th-8th

25th January 2015 - by Chris Saizan

West Sac Prep is structured to support high student achievement by creating as many personalized learning opportunities as possible to increase engagement and persistence. Research shows that specific conditions must be in place for learning to occur. Among these conditions are meaning, motivation, metacognition, and activity. The curriculum is guided by inquiry-based projects, with a focus on 21st century skills, and a philosophy of teaching how real practitioners (scientists, historians, physicians, legal experts, etc.) think and “do” their craft.  Our school also provides a high ratio of adults to children.  All of these features enhance academic engagement and achievement, and are essential program design elements of the school and reflect the school’s beliefs about how learning best occurs