Building Strong Foundations
Lightkeepers focus on creating confident, curious, and capable learners who develop a strong academic and social-emotional base.
How It Builds Toward Bridge Builders
Teaches core academic skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while fostering creativity and exploration
Encourages collaboration and communication through hands-on learning and enrichment activities, such as nature-based learning, art, cooking, STEAM, and life skills.
Develops confidence and curiosity through nurturing environments and small class sizes, creating a strong sense of identity and belonging
Instills the habit of learning by doing, preparing students for project-based work in the next stage
Stage 1
Lightkeepers
Grades K-4
Stage 2
Bridge Builders
Grades 5-6
Stage 3
Pathfinders
Grades 7-8
Bridge Builders begin to transition from foundational skills to more independent work, with a focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and strengthening academic abilities.
Core Focus Areas
Entrepreneurship Foundations: Develop problem-solving skills, identify personal strengths, and create practical entrepreneurship ideas.
Leadership: Encourage independent goal-setting, project-based learning, and teamwork to prepare for future leadership roles.
Core Subjects
Reading & Writing: Improve comprehension, fluency, and writing skills through creative writing and research-based projects.
Math: Build on arithmetic concepts and introduce pre-algebra (fractions, decimals, equations).
Science & Social Studies: Inquiry-driven exploration in life science, earth science, history, geography, and civics through hands-on projects.
Real-World Application: Engage in inquiry-based projects that integrate subjects like science experiments, historical reenactments, and group presentations.
Adaptive Learning: Use personalized tools for academic growth, with support for students progressing at their own pace.
Study Skills & Organization: Focus on time management, note-taking, and independent assignment completion.
Bridge Builders prepares students for Pathfinders by fostering independence, critical thinking, and foundational leadership skills.
The Goal
To prepare students for their choice and pathway to either college, career, entrepreneurship and/or trade school. Designed with a leadership program to help students research and utilize their gifts, talents and passions to seek dual enrollment opportunities, trade school opportunities, advanced entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving.
Key Focus Areas
Academic rigor with dual enrollment to earn college credit.
Internships to learn about different trade careers
Full-scale entrepreneurship projects, including business planning, mentorship, and real-world implementation.
Leadership development emphasizing time management, goal setting, financial literacy, and critical thinking.
Leaving a meaningful legacy by understanding their role as changemakers in their communities and beyond.
At Lighthouse Learning, the ultimate goal is to graduate Trailblazers (Grades 9-12), students who are prepared to thrive in dual enrollment, entrepreneurship, leadership, and real-world ventures. Every stage leading up to the Trailblazers is intentionally designed to build the skills, habits, and mindset needed for this ultimate stage of growth. Let’s breakdown how we reverse-engineer the journey to create confident, capable, and purpose-driven graduates.
Stage 4
Trailblazers
Grades 9-12
Pathfinders build advanced academic, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to prepare for high school success. This stage introduces real-world entrepreneurship projects, strengthens critical thinking and analytical skills, and develops time management and study habits essential for dual enrollment.
Core Focus Areas
Entrepreneurship: Develop business plans, learn financial literacy, and collaborate on team ventures with mentorship opportunities.
Leadership Development: Apply the 7 Habits framework to build personal accountability, teamwork, and initiative.
Academic Readiness: Advanced coursework in ELA, math (pre-algebra, algebra), and science, along with research-based history projects.
Real-World Application: Interdisciplinary projects tackling real-world challenges, such as environmental solutions and business proposals.
High School Prep: Study strategies, time management, and adaptive learning programs to ensure a smooth transition into Trailblazers (High School).
Core Subjects
ELA: Critical analysis of literature, writing essays, and grammar development.
Math: Pre-algebra, algebra, and introductory geometry.
Science & History: Project-based learning in world history, government, and cultural studies.
By the end of Pathfinders, students are equipped with the confidence, skills, and mindset to excel in high school and beyond.
At Lighthouse Learning, we are shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Our vision is for every student to graduate with confidence, purpose, and the skills to forge their own path—whether through college, entrepreneurship, or trade careers.
Our high school program (Trailblazers, grades 9-12, COMING 2026) is designed to empower students to take ownership of their future. With dual enrollment opportunities, they can earn college credits while still in high school. Through our entrepreneurial and career-focused approach, students will explore their unique gifts and talents, learning how to turn their passions into meaningful careers. Whether they choose to pursue college, launch a business, or develop skills in a trade, our program provides the resources, mentorship, and hands-on experiences needed to succeed.
A Clear Path from Early Learning to Leadership
Our vision begins early and is intentionally developed at every stage to build future-ready, purpose-driven students:
Lightkeepers (K-4) – Our youngest learners build a strong foundation in curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. They begin exploring their interests and talents while developing confidence in learning.
Bridge Builders (Grades 5-6) – Students connect learning to real-world applications, strengthening leadership skills, collaboration, and independence. They start identifying their strengths and how they can contribute to their community.
Pathfinders (Grades 7-8) – As they prepare for high school, students take on more responsibility in their education, exploring potential career paths through hands-on experiences, project-based learning, and leadership opportunities. They begin planning for their future with guidance and mentorship.
Trailblazers (Grades 9-12, Coming 2026) – Our high schoolers blaze their own trail with a clear pathway to college, entrepreneurship, or trade careers. With access to dual enrollment, business development, and career training, they graduate with the confidence, experience, and skills needed to succeed in life.
At every stage, we nurture creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, ensuring our students leave Lighthouse Learning not only with knowledge but with purpose, passion, and the ability to thrive in any path they choose.