Teacher-student Relationship

The core of education in VIS Project Mars is the relationship between the teacher and the student, and the extent to which that relationship nurtures the longing of out students to matter in the world, and the longing of the teacher to nurture and fulfill that desire.

A positive relationship with our student is close and supportive, but not overly dependent. Our teachers care about their students' believes that every student can learn, but differently and at different rates, sets high expectations, is warm and trusting, and strives to keep the relationship conflict-free. Teachers in Project Mars also use humor and admit mistakes, set clear boundaries, and are open, honest, and approachable.