Redwood's EDGE Program

Informational Webinar Recorded Presentation (3/10/21)  Click HERE

Informational Q & A Webinar Recorded Presentation (3/22/22)  Click HERE

Mission Statement: To unite the rigorous academic disciplines of English, social studies, science, and innovative thinking by encouraging the exchange of ideas through collaboration and problem-based learning.

The 7th-grade EDGE program will consist of English and science classes. Together, the student with their EDGE teachers and classmates will collaboratively support the student’s journey by collecting and analyzing information while, at the same time, developing communication skills. Public speaking and scholarly writing for a real-world audience along with research skills within an intellectual, innovative and nurturing environment will be emphasized. The 7th-grade EDGE program will strengthen and extend critical thinking, independent research skills, and collaborative teamwork focusing on problem solving. After completing the 7th-grade EDGE program, the student will then continue their studies in 8th-grade as a member of the English/social studies EDGE cohort.

The 8th-grade EDGE program will be your social studies and English classes.  Together, the student with their EDGE teachers and classmates will collaboratively support the student’s journey by collecting and analyzing information while, at the same time, developing communication skills. Public speaking and scholarly writing for a real- world audience along with research skills within an intellectual, innovative and nurturing environment will be emphasized. The student will then, hopefully, continue their studies by applying to The Center for Advanced Studies and Research, a three-year program at Thousand Oaks High School, beginning in 10th grade.

The 7th- and 8th-grade EDGE Cohort classes will encourage students to innovate, create, collaborate, embrace challenges, explore through inquiry, see multiple perspectives, think critically and learn from failure while practicing a growth mindset.