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The Delphian School
In the 1970's, a group of educators banded together to transform education using new fundamentals. They had observed that conventional schools were failing too many bright students. These educators were committed to making a difference. That difference is Delphian.
At Delphian, you won’t find teachers lecturing while students rotely take notes. You will find students actively engaged in learning, studying independently and moving at the speed that is right for them.
You’ll see lively one-on-one and small group discussions on works of literature, art, business, science or current events. You’ll see students creating clay models to explain and demonstrate a concept, a student giving a presentation on his apprenticeship experience or a topic he’s just researched, and students heading to the science lab or out into the world to test or explore a theory.
The Delphi Program is designed to help students relate what they’re learning to how they will use this information to succeed in life. Our students live their education from the moment they walk into our school.
Our faculty excel at keeping students motivated and on track with their studies, and you can rest assured that each student receives highly personal attention—every academic program is individually designed to best cater to that student's academic needs and interests. Each student at Delphian is treated as an individual, and we seek to help all of them find their own purpose and use for their education.
At Delphian, you won’t find teachers lecturing while students rotely take notes. You will find students actively engaged in learning, studying independently and moving at the speed that is right for them.
You’ll see lively one-on-one and small group discussions on works of literature, art, business, science or current events. You’ll see students creating clay models to explain and demonstrate a concept, a student giving a presentation on his apprenticeship experience or a topic he’s just researched, and students heading to the science lab or out into the world to test or explore a theory.
The Delphi Program is designed to help students relate what they’re learning to how they will use this information to succeed in life. Our students live their education from the moment they walk into our school.
Our faculty excel at keeping students motivated and on track with their studies, and you can rest assured that each student receives highly personal attention—every academic program is individually designed to best cater to that student's academic needs and interests. Each student at Delphian is treated as an individual, and we seek to help all of them find their own purpose and use for their education.
Purpose
At Delphian, you won’t find teachers lecturing while students rotely take notes. You will find students actively engaged in learning, studying independently and moving at the speed that is right for them.
You’ll see lively one-on-one and small group discussions on works of literature, art, business, science or current events. You’ll see students creating clay models to explain and demonstrate a concept, a student giving a presentation on his apprenticeship experience or a topic he’s just researched, and students heading to the science lab or out into the world to test or explore a theory.
The Delphi Program is designed to help students relate what they’re learning to how they will use this information to succeed in life. Our students live their education from the moment they walk into our school.
Our faculty excel at keeping students motivated and on track with their studies, and you can rest assured that each student receives highly personal attention—every academic program is individually designed to best cater to that student's academic needs and interests. Each student at Delphian is treated as an individual, and we seek to help all of them find their own purpose and use for their education.
Some things you have to see to believe. Delphian is one of them.
You’ll see lively one-on-one and small group discussions on works of literature, art, business, science or current events. You’ll see students creating clay models to explain and demonstrate a concept, a student giving a presentation on his apprenticeship experience or a topic he’s just researched, and students heading to the science lab or out into the world to test or explore a theory.
The Delphi Program is designed to help students relate what they’re learning to how they will use this information to succeed in life. Our students live their education from the moment they walk into our school.
Our faculty excel at keeping students motivated and on track with their studies, and you can rest assured that each student receives highly personal attention—every academic program is individually designed to best cater to that student's academic needs and interests. Each student at Delphian is treated as an individual, and we seek to help all of them find their own purpose and use for their education.
Some things you have to see to believe. Delphian is one of them.
Vision
Delphian's story began in 1974, when a group of individuals purchased a property in Sheridan, Oregon and got to work building a new educational model. Delphian School’s goal, and mine, is a civilization based in reason.
While a lofty goal, I believe it is one held in common by parents, students, educators and individuals of goodwill. Civilizations rise and fall on the contributions and accomplishments of individuals. Providing an educational program that preserves and encourages individuality while building character traits like Knowledge, Ethics, Integrity and Leadership (the four points of Delphian’s logo) is how the Delphian School works to achieve its goal. This idea has inspired me as an educator for the last sixteen years. I believe we take a small step towards achieving that goal every time we successfully educate another student.
While a lofty goal, I believe it is one held in common by parents, students, educators and individuals of goodwill. Civilizations rise and fall on the contributions and accomplishments of individuals. Providing an educational program that preserves and encourages individuality while building character traits like Knowledge, Ethics, Integrity and Leadership (the four points of Delphian’s logo) is how the Delphian School works to achieve its goal. This idea has inspired me as an educator for the last sixteen years. I believe we take a small step towards achieving that goal every time we successfully educate another student.
Mission
Delphian School’s mission is to empower young adults to bring positive change in the world through reason, creativity and integrity.
Additional Culture Details
Delphian's culture as an employer is one of growth, community and inclusion. Some staff are part of the original founding team. Some are 2nd generation staff - whose parents' blood, sweat and tears built the school's curriculum and culture from the bottom up. Some staff came newly because they saw and felt our unique style of educating and wanted to be part of it. No matter the person's background, we believe they are here working at the school because of their passion and drive toward creating excellence.
We are so deeply proud of our dedicated and incredible staff!!
We are so deeply proud of our dedicated and incredible staff!!
Values
- Every employee and faculty member has the ability and power to bring about positive change
- All staff are encouraged to grow and learn new skills, such as teaching an after-school class, coach a sports team, chaperone a trip, mentor a student, and more. The opportunities are endless for those who want to take on more.