How It Works
Discover How Catalyst Academy Empowers Students Through Real-World Learning
Our innovative approach combines project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world tools to transform education and unlock students' full potential for success.
How It Works
Discover How Catalyst Academy Empowers Students Through Real-World Learning
Our innovative approach combines project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world tools to transform education and unlock students' full potential for success.
How It Works
Discover How Catalyst Academy Empowers Students Through Real-World Learning
Our approach blends project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world tools to unlock student potential.
How It Works
Discover How Catalyst Academy Empowers Students Through Real-World Learning
Our innovative approach combines project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world tools to transform education and unlock students' full potential for success.
How It Works
Discover How Catalyst Academy Empowers Students Through Real-World Learning
Our innovative approach combines project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world tools to transform education and unlock students' full potential for success.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach: Learning Through Real-World Missions
At Catalyst Academy, we teach through story-based "practical missions" to make learning engaging and relevant. Our focus on mastery means students truly understand concepts and develop lasting skills for real-world success.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach: Learning Through Real-World Missions
At Catalyst Academy, we teach through story-based "practical missions" to make learning engaging and relevant. Our focus on mastery means students truly understand concepts and develop lasting skills for real-world success.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach: Learning Through Real-World Missions
At Catalyst Academy, we teach through story-based "practical missions" to make learning engaging and relevant. Our focus on mastery means students truly understand concepts and develop lasting skills for real-world success.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach:
Learning Through Real-World Missions
At Catalyst Academy, we teach through story-based "practical missions" to make learning engaging and relevant. Our focus on mastery means students truly understand concepts and develop lasting skills for real-world success.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach: Learning Through Real-World Missions
At Catalyst Academy, we teach through story-based "practical missions" to make learning engaging and relevant. Our focus on mastery means students truly understand concepts and develop lasting skills for real-world success.
Lesson Example
Inspire, Engage, Achieve:
Lessons that Spark Curiosity
All our lessons are designed to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, integrating history, science, language, and math in an interdisciplinary approach.
APOLLO 13 MISSION
BRING THE ASTRONAUTS HOME
Students embark on a mission as the director of NASA to rescue the astronauts and bring them home
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: Math
MISSION CRITICAL
PREVENT THE COLD WAR, TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Students will lead the most ambitious engineering development of all time, the SR 71.
Difficulty Level: Hard
Grade Level: 10th -12 Grade
Subject: Math/ Physics
WORLD CONQUEST
THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE WORLD.
History is a great place for learning and students will create strategies on how to win battles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History/ English
GLOBAL POWERS
WHO WILL BE THE DOMINANT GLOBAL POWER?
Step into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, where groundbreaking innovations and fierce transformations determine the fate of nations
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History
PARIS ACCORD
NEGOTIATE WITH NATIONS. SAVE OUR PLANET
You need to secure global commitments to limit warming and balance environmental goals with economic realities.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 9th - 10th Grade
Subject: English Writing
OPERATION QUARANTINE
FIND THE CURE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Millions of people are relying on you and your biology research. You are running out of time to find a cure.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology/ Math
Lesson Example
Inspire, Engage, Achieve:
Lessons that Spark Curiosity
All our lessons are designed to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, integrating history, science, language, and math in an interdisciplinary approach.
APOLLO 13 MISSION
BRING THE ASTRONAUTS HOME
Students embark on a mission as the director of NASA to rescue the astronauts and bring them home
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: Math
MISSION CRITICAL
PREVENT THE COLD WAR, TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Students will lead the most ambitious engineering development of all time, the SR 71.
Difficulty Level: Hard
Grade Level: 10th -12 Grade
Subject: Math/ Physics
WORLD CONQUEST
THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE WORLD.
History is a great place for learning and students will create strategies on how to win battles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History/ English
GLOBAL POWERS
WHO WILL BE THE DOMINANT GLOBAL POWER?
Step into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, where groundbreaking innovations and fierce transformations determine the fate of nations
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History
PARIS ACCORD
NEGOTIATE WITH NATIONS. SAVE OUR PLANET
You need to secure global commitments to limit warming and balance environmental goals with economic realities.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 9th - 10th Grade
Subject: English Writing
OPERATION QUARANTINE
FIND THE CURE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Millions of people are relying on you and your biology research. You are running out of time to find a cure.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology/ Math
Lesson Example
Inspire, Engage, Achieve:
Lessons that Spark Curiosity
All our lessons are designed to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, integrating history, science, language, and math in an interdisciplinary approach.
APOLLO 13 MISSION
BRING THE ASTRONAUTS HOME
Students embark on a mission as the director of NASA to rescue the astronauts and bring them home
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: Algebra 1
MISSION CRITICAL
PREVENT THE COLD WAR, TIME IS RUNNING OUT
You will lead the most ambitious engineering development of all time, the SR 71.
Difficulty Level: Hard
Grade Level: 10th -12 Grade
Subject: Math/ Physics
WORLD CONQUEST
THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE WORLD.
History is a great place for learning and students will create strategies on how to win battles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History/ English
GLOBAL POWERS
WHO WILL BE THE DOMINANT GLOBAL POWER?
Step into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, where groundbreaking innovations and fierce transformations determine the fate of nations
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: Math
PARIS ACCORD
NEGOTIATE WITH NATIONS. SAVE OUR PLANET
You need to secure global commitments to limit warming and balance environmental goals with economic realities.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 9th - 10th Grade
Subject: English Writing
OPERATION QUARANTINE
FIND THE CURE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Millions of people are relying on you and your biology research. You are running out of time to find a cure.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology/ Math
Lesson Example
Inspire, Engage, Achieve:
Lessons that Spark Curiosity
All our lessons are designed to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, integrating history, science, language, and math in an interdisciplinary approach.
APOLLO 13 MISSION
BRING THE ASTRONAUTS HOME
Students embark on a mission as the director of NASA to rescue the astronauts and bring them home
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: Math
MISSION CRITICAL
PREVENT THE COLD WAR, TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Students will lead the most ambitious engineering development of all time, the SR 71.
Difficulty Level: Hard
Grade Level: 10th -12 Grade
Subject: Math/ Physics
WORLD CONQUEST
THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE WORLD.
History is a great place for learning and students will create strategies on how to win battles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History/ English
GLOBAL POWERS
WHO WILL BE THE DOMINANT GLOBAL POWER?
Step into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, where groundbreaking innovations and fierce transformations determine the fate of nations
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History
PARIS ACCORD
NEGOTIATE WITH NATIONS. SAVE OUR PLANET
You need to secure global commitments to limit warming and balance environmental goals with economic realities.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 9th - 10th Grade
Subject: English Writing
OPERATION QUARANTINE
FIND THE CURE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Millions of people are relying on you and your biology research. You are running out of time to find a cure.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology/ Math
Lesson Example
Inspire, Engage, Achieve:
Lessons that Spark Curiosity
All our lessons are designed to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, integrating history, science, language, and math in an interdisciplinary approach.
APOLLO 13 MISSION
BRING THE ASTRONAUTS HOME
Students embark on a mission as the director of NASA to rescue the astronauts and bring them home
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: Math
MISSION CRITICAL
PREVENT THE COLD WAR, TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Students will lead the most ambitious engineering development of all time, the SR 71.
Difficulty Level: Hard
Grade Level: 10th -12 Grade
Subject: Math/ Physics
WORLD CONQUEST
THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE WORLD.
History is a great place for learning and students will create strategies on how to win battles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History/ English
GLOBAL POWERS
WHO WILL BE THE DOMINANT GLOBAL POWER?
Step into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, where groundbreaking innovations and fierce transformations determine the fate of nations
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 8th - 10th Grade
Subject: History
PARIS ACCORD
NEGOTIATE WITH NATIONS. SAVE OUR PLANET
You need to secure global commitments to limit warming and balance environmental goals with economic realities.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 9th - 10th Grade
Subject: English Writing
OPERATION QUARANTINE
FIND THE CURE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
Millions of people are relying on you and your biology research. You are running out of time to find a cure.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology/ Math
STAGE BY STAGE
4 Stages of Mastery
The highest form of mastery is the ability to teach. When students can explain a concept clearly to others, it shows they have truly mastered the material, as teaching requires a deep understanding and the ability to think critically from different perspectives.
STAGE 4
Teaching and
Mastery Demonstration
Students show mastery by teaching others through presentations, peer teaching, or videos, confirming their understanding by clearly explaining and applying what they’ve learned.
Objective
Reinforce learning by having students teach the material, either to themselves (via recorded videos) or to their peers. This solidifies their knowledge and identifies any final gaps.
Why this approach works
Teaching others reinforces what they have learned and strengthens retention through repetition. Explaining the material forces learners to clarify their understanding, ensuring long-term mastery.
What we avoid
We avoid cramming for exams or relying on quizzes, as these lead to short-term memorization and quick forgetting, undermining true learning.
STAGE 3
Synthesis
and Personalization
Students synthesize what they’ve learned by creating mind maps, writing reflections, or developing teaching materials such as videos or presentations. This stage is about making the knowledge their own, connecting it with other concepts, and preparing to teach it.
Objective
At this point, learners must be able to express the material in their own words. Through Socratic questioning, we address any gaps in their understanding and reinforce their grasp of the material.
Why this approach works
Personalizing knowledge by explaining it in their own words helps students internalize the concepts. This promotes understanding over memorization, allowing them to relate to the material in a meaningful way.
What we avoid
We avoid brute memorization, which is short-sighted and doesn’t lead to lasting comprehension.
STAGE 2
Understanding
and Application
Students engage in problem-solving exercises, hands-on experiments, collaborative projects, and targeted practice drills. The focus is on applying the concepts introduced in Stage 1 within real-world or practical contexts while reinforcing foundational skills through purposeful repetition.
Objective
Develop a deeper understanding by establishing context and introducing tools for applying the material. This stage focuses on why the concepts are important and how they are used.
Why this approach works
Once the mind has been mapped out in Stage 1, this phase builds on those foundational points, connecting new details to deepen comprehension. By this stage, learners have established "buckets" to store the new information.
What we avoid
We avoid brute-force repetition and pattern recognition. Instead of rote memorization, we focus on understanding concepts from first principles, encouraging mastery of the 'why' behind the 'what.'
STAGE 1
Exposure
and Introduction
Students are introduced to new concepts through engaging stories, lectures, and interactive discussions. The focus at this stage is on presenting the roadmap for the subject, not on diving into the details.
Objective
Lay the foundation for knowledge by building categories of information, linking new concepts to prior knowledge, and introducing practical applications.
Why this approach works
New information often faces resistance. To break through this, we either present it as an extension of what is already known or introduce a framework without overwhelming detail. This prepares the brain to absorb new material more easily.
What we avoid
We do not teach in a strict, step-by-step manner. Instead, we present a holistic view, gradually adding more detail in repeated iterations, allowing the concepts to solidify naturally. This avoids the rigidity of a ladder-like approach.
STAGE BY STAGE
4 Stages of Mastery
The highest form of mastery is the ability to teach. When students can explain a concept clearly to others, it shows they have truly mastered the material, as teaching requires a deep understanding and the ability to think critically from different perspectives.
STAGE 4
Teaching and
Mastery Demonstration
Students show mastery by teaching others through presentations, peer teaching, or videos, confirming their understanding by clearly explaining and applying what they’ve learned.
Objective
Reinforce learning by having students teach the material, either to themselves (via recorded videos) or to their peers. This solidifies their knowledge and identifies any final gaps.
Why this approach works
Teaching others reinforces what they have learned and strengthens retention through repetition. Explaining the material forces learners to clarify their understanding, ensuring long-term mastery.
What we avoid
We avoid cramming for exams or relying on quizzes, as these lead to short-term memorization and quick forgetting, undermining true learning.
STAGE 3
Synthesis
and Personalization
Students synthesize what they’ve learned by creating mind maps, writing reflections, or developing teaching materials such as videos or presentations. This stage is about making the knowledge their own, connecting it with other concepts, and preparing to teach it.
Objective
At this point, learners must be able to express the material in their own words. Through Socratic questioning, we address any gaps in their understanding and reinforce their grasp of the material.
Why this approach works
Personalizing knowledge by explaining it in their own words helps students internalize the concepts. This promotes understanding over memorization, allowing them to relate to the material in a meaningful way.
What we avoid
We avoid brute memorization, which is short-sighted and doesn’t lead to lasting comprehension.
STAGE 2
Understanding
and Application
Students engage in problem-solving exercises, hands-on experiments, collaborative projects, and targeted practice drills. The focus is on applying the concepts introduced in Stage 1 within real-world or practical contexts while reinforcing foundational skills through purposeful repetition.
Objective
Develop a deeper understanding by establishing context and introducing tools for applying the material. This stage focuses on why the concepts are important and how they are used.
Why this approach works
Once the mind has been mapped out in Stage 1, this phase builds on those foundational points, connecting new details to deepen comprehension. By this stage, learners have established "buckets" to store the new information.
What we avoid
We avoid brute-force repetition and pattern recognition. Instead of rote memorization, we focus on understanding concepts from first principles, encouraging mastery of the 'why' behind the 'what.'
STAGE 1
Exposure
and Introduction
Students are introduced to new concepts through engaging stories, lectures, and interactive discussions. The focus at this stage is on presenting the roadmap for the subject, not on diving into the details.
Objective
Lay the foundation for knowledge by building categories of information, linking new concepts to prior knowledge, and introducing practical applications.
Why this approach works
New information often faces resistance. To break through this, we either present it as an extension of what is already known or introduce a framework without overwhelming detail. This prepares the brain to absorb new material more easily.
What we avoid
We do not teach in a strict, step-by-step manner. Instead, we present a holistic view, gradually adding more detail in repeated iterations, allowing the concepts to solidify naturally. This avoids the rigidity of a ladder-like approach.
STAGE BY STAGE
4 Stages of Mastery
The highest form of mastery is the ability to teach. When students can explain a concept clearly to others, it shows they have truly mastered the material, as teaching requires a deep understanding and the ability to think critically from different perspectives.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
STAGE 1
Exposure and Introduction
Students are introduced to new concepts through engaging stories, lectures, and interactive discussions. The focus at this stage is on presenting the roadmap for the subject, not on diving into the details.
Objective
Lay the foundation for knowledge by building categories of information, linking new concepts to prior knowledge, and introducing practical applications.
Why this approach works
New information often faces resistance. To break through this, we either present it as an extension of what is already known or introduce a framework without overwhelming detail. This prepares the brain to absorb new material more easily.
What we avoid
We do not teach in a strict, step-by-step manner. Instead, we present a holistic view, gradually adding more detail in repeated iterations, allowing the concepts to solidify naturally. This avoids the rigidity of a ladder-like approach.
STAGE BY STAGE
4 Stages of Mastery
The highest form of mastery is the ability to teach. When students can explain a concept clearly to others, it shows they have truly mastered the material, as teaching requires a deep understanding and the ability to think critically from different perspectives.
STAGE 4
Teaching and Mastery Demonstration
Students show mastery by teaching others through presentations, peer teaching, or videos, confirming their understanding by clearly explaining and applying what they’ve learned.
Objective
Reinforce learning by having students teach the material, either to themselves (via recorded videos) or to their peers. This solidifies their knowledge and identifies any final gaps.
Why this approach works
Teaching others reinforces what they have learned and strengthens retention through repetition. Explaining the material forces learners to clarify their understanding, ensuring long-term mastery.
What we avoid
We avoid cramming for exams or relying on quizzes, as these lead to short-term memorization and quick forgetting, undermining true learning.
STAGE 3
Synthesis and Personalization
Students synthesize what they’ve learned by creating mind maps, writing reflections, or developing teaching materials such as videos or presentations. This stage is about making the knowledge their own, connecting it with other concepts, and preparing to teach it.
Objective
At this point, learners must be able to express the material in their own words. Through Socratic questioning, we address any gaps in their understanding and reinforce their grasp of the material.
Why this approach works
Personalizing knowledge by explaining it in their own words helps students internalize the concepts. This promotes understanding over memorization, allowing them to relate to the material in a meaningful way.
What we avoid
We avoid brute memorization, which is short-sighted and doesn’t lead to lasting comprehension.
STAGE 2
Understanding and Application
Students engage in problem-solving exercises, hands-on experiments, collaborative projects, and targeted practice drills. The focus is on applying the concepts introduced in Stage 1 within real-world or practical contexts while reinforcing foundational skills through purposeful repetition.
Objective
Develop a deeper understanding by establishing context and introducing tools for applying the material. This stage focuses on why the concepts are important and how they are used.
Why this approach works
Once the mind has been mapped out in Stage 1, this phase builds on those foundational points, connecting new details to deepen comprehension. By this stage, learners have established "buckets" to store the new information.
What we avoid
We avoid brute-force repetition and pattern recognition. Instead of rote memorization, we focus on understanding concepts from first principles, encouraging mastery of the 'why' behind the 'what.'
STAGE 1
Exposure and Introduction
Students are introduced to new concepts through engaging stories, lectures, and interactive discussions. The focus at this stage is on presenting the roadmap for the subject, not on diving into the details.
Objective
Lay the foundation for knowledge by building categories of information, linking new concepts to prior knowledge, and introducing practical applications.
Why this approach works
New information often faces resistance. To break through this, we either present it as an extension of what is already known or introduce a framework without overwhelming detail. This prepares the brain to absorb new material more easily.
What we avoid
We do not teach in a strict, step-by-step manner. Instead, we present a holistic view, gradually adding more detail in repeated iterations, allowing the concepts to solidify naturally. This avoids the rigidity of a ladder-like approach.
STAGE BY STAGE
4 Stages of Mastery
The highest form of mastery is the ability to teach. When students can explain a concept clearly to others, it shows they have truly mastered the material, as teaching requires a deep understanding and the ability to think critically from different perspectives.
STAGE 4
Teaching and Mastery Demonstration
Students show mastery by teaching others through presentations, peer teaching, or videos, confirming their understanding by clearly explaining and applying what they’ve learned.
Objective
Reinforce learning by having students teach the material, either to themselves (via recorded videos) or to their peers. This solidifies their knowledge and identifies any final gaps.
Why this approach works
Teaching others reinforces what they have learned and strengthens retention through repetition. Explaining the material forces learners to clarify their understanding, ensuring long-term mastery.
What we avoid
We avoid cramming for exams or relying on quizzes, as these lead to short-term memorization and quick forgetting, undermining true learning.
STAGE 3
Synthesis and Personalization
Students synthesize what they’ve learned by creating mind maps, writing reflections, or developing teaching materials such as videos or presentations. This stage is about making the knowledge their own, connecting it with other concepts, and preparing to teach it.
Objective
At this point, learners must be able to express the material in their own words. Through Socratic questioning, we address any gaps in their understanding and reinforce their grasp of the material.
Why this approach works
Personalizing knowledge by explaining it in their own words helps students internalize the concepts. This promotes understanding over memorization, allowing them to relate to the material in a meaningful way.
What we avoid
We avoid brute memorization, which is short-sighted and doesn’t lead to lasting comprehension.
STAGE 2
Understanding and Application
Students engage in problem-solving exercises, hands-on experiments, collaborative projects, and targeted practice drills. The focus is on applying the concepts introduced in Stage 1 within real-world or practical contexts while reinforcing foundational skills through purposeful repetition.
Objective
Develop a deeper understanding by establishing context and introducing tools for applying the material. This stage focuses on why the concepts are important and how they are used.
Why this approach works
Once the mind has been mapped out in Stage 1, this phase builds on those foundational points, connecting new details to deepen comprehension. By this stage, learners have established "buckets" to store the new information.
What we avoid
We avoid brute-force repetition and pattern recognition. Instead of rote memorization, we focus on understanding concepts from first principles, encouraging mastery of the 'why' behind the 'what.'
STAGE 1
Exposure and Introduction
Students are introduced to new concepts through engaging stories, lectures, and interactive discussions. The focus at this stage is on presenting the roadmap for the subject, not on diving into the details.
Objective
Lay the foundation for knowledge by building categories of information, linking new concepts to prior knowledge, and introducing practical applications.
Why this approach works
New information often faces resistance. To break through this, we either present it as an extension of what is already known or introduce a framework without overwhelming detail. This prepares the brain to absorb new material more easily.
What we avoid
We do not teach in a strict, step-by-step manner. Instead, we present a holistic view, gradually adding more detail in repeated iterations, allowing the concepts to solidify naturally. This avoids the rigidity of a ladder-like approach.
ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES
ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES
ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES
ENHANCING LEARNING OUTCOMES
What is a Second Brain?
What is a Second Brain?
What is a Second Brain?
No one can remember everything, especially with the overwhelming amount of information students are expected to process every day. Building a second brain provides a way to manage this data overload by creating a system where important knowledge is stored, organized, and easily recalled when needed.
No one can remember everything, especially with the overwhelming amount of information students are expected to process every day. Building a second brain provides a way to manage this data overload by creating a system where important knowledge is stored, organized, and easily recalled when needed.
No one can remember everything, especially with the overwhelming amount of information students are expected to process every day. Building a second brain provides a way to manage this data overload by creating a system where important knowledge is stored, organized, and easily recalled when needed.
Building a
Second Brain
A second brain is a personal knowledge management system designed to help students capture, organize, and retain information effectively over time.
By storing ideas, notes, and insights externally, it enhances memory, improves productivity, and allows for better application of knowledge in both personal and professional contexts.
Long Term Memory
Long-term memory is key to lasting learning. A second brain reinforces knowledge by organizing and reviewing information, ensuring what’s learnt does not get lost.
Enhanced Creativity
Creativity often comes in bursts and breakthroughs, so having a system to capture those moments is crucial. A second brain offers a dedicated space to store spontaneous insights and creative ideas, ensuring they are not lost and can be revisited for further development.
Increased Learning Productivity
Students can avoid redoing the same thinking or retracing previous ideas by capturing their insights in real-time. This streamlines their progress, allowing them to focus on moving forward instead of wasting time reworking concepts they've already explored.
The Problem
Traditional education is an enormous waste of time.
Why? Because most of what’s taught is quickly forgotten. Students aren’t just failing to retain what they learn; even those who make a genuine effort to commit information to memory lack a proper framework to capture and organize that knowledge.
Without an effective system, all that hard work goes to waste.
Information Overload
We consume 5x more information today than we did 50 years ago. Everything from what we learn in school, to every other piece of content we consume to aid us.
Missed Connections
Without a structured approach to link new information with existing knowledge, students struggle to make connections that would deepen their understanding.
Self Directed Learning
Students are not trained to take control of their own learning journey leading to overreliance on teachers to “feed” answers.
The Problem
Traditional education is an enormous waste of time.
Why? Because most of what’s taught is quickly forgotten. Students aren’t just failing to retain what they learn; even those who make a genuine effort to commit information to memory lack a proper framework to capture and organize that knowledge.
Without an effective system, all that hard work goes to waste.
Information Overload
We consume 5x more information today than we did 50 years ago. Everything from what we learn in school, to every other piece of content we consume to aid us.
Missed Connections
Without a structured approach to link new information with existing knowledge, students struggle to make connections that would deepen their understanding.
Self Directed Learning
Students are not trained to take control of their own learning journey leading to overreliance on teachers to “feed” answers.
The Problem
Traditional education is an enormous waste of time.
Why? Because most of what’s taught is quickly forgotten. Students aren’t just failing to retain what they learn; even those who make a genuine effort to commit information to memory lack a proper framework to capture and organize that knowledge.
Without an effective system, all that hard work goes to waste.
Information Overload
We consume 5x more information today than we did 50 years ago. Everything from what we learn in school, to every other piece of content we consume to aid us.
Missed Connections
Without a structured approach to link new information with existing knowledge, students struggle to make connections that would deepen their understanding.
Self Directed Learning
Students are not trained to take control of their own learning journey leading to overreliance on teachers to “feed” answers.
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
Shifting to Mastery Based Transcripts
Shifting to Mastery Based Transcripts
Shifting to Mastery Based Transcripts
Students will receive clear transcript outlining credits earned and a GPA. Our transcripts is based on a mastery and skillset approach that showcase their abilities and skillset that they have acquired from Catalyst.
This format is based on the Mastery Transcript Consortium, used by hundreds of schools worldwide, and is positively received by college and university admissions offices.
Accepted by a growing list of 592 Institutions, including:
Students will receive clear transcript outlining credits earned and a GPA. Our transcripts is based on a mastery and skillset approach that showcase their abilities and skillset that they have acquired from Catalyst.
This format is based on the Mastery Transcript Consortium, used by hundreds of schools worldwide, and is positively received by college and university admissions offices.
Accepted by a growing list of 592 Institutions, including:
Students will receive clear transcript outlining credits earned and a GPA. Our transcripts is based on a mastery and skillset approach that showcase their abilities and skillset that they have acquired from Catalyst.
This format is based on the Mastery Transcript Consortium, used by hundreds of schools worldwide, and is positively received by college and university admissions offices.
Accepted by a growing list of 592 Institutions, including:
Students will receive clear transcript outlining credits earned and a GPA. Our transcripts is based on a mastery and skillset approach that showcase their abilities and skillset that they have acquired from Catalyst.
This format is based on the Mastery Transcript Consortium, used by hundreds of schools worldwide, and is positively received by college and university admissions offices.
Accepted by a growing list of 592 Institutions, including:
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Everything You Need to Know
Is this a Full-time or after-school program?
Both! Our curriculum is topic and mission-based. Students can join full time in this program and learn everything that they would have learnt in school and get a chance to apply it, or students can sign up for individual missions that are 8 weeks long and join the fun that way too.
How is this different from other schools?
How does your online learning work?
Does this follow the standard state school curriculum?
What kind of support do students receive?
How are students assessed?
How do you get students to love learning again?
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Everything You Need to Know
Is this a Full-time or after-school program?
Both! Our curriculum is topic and mission-based. Students can join full time in this program and learn everything that they would have learnt in school and get a chance to apply it, or students can sign up for individual missions that are 8 weeks long and join the fun that way too.
How is this different from other schools?
How does your online learning work?
Does this follow the standard state school curriculum?
What kind of support do students receive?
How are students assessed?
How do you get students to love learning again?
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Is this a Full-time or after-school program?
Both! Our curriculum is topic and mission-based. Students can join full time in this program and learn everything that they would have learnt in school and get a chance to apply it, or students can sign up for individual missions that are 8 weeks long and join the fun that way too.
How is this different from other schools?
How does your online learning work?
Does this follow the standard state school curriculum?
What kind of support do students receive?
How are students assessed?
How do you get students to love learning again?
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Everything You Need to Know
Is this a Full-time or after-school program?
Both! Our curriculum is topic and mission-based. Students can join full time in this program and learn everything that they would have learnt in school and get a chance to apply it, or students can sign up for individual missions that are 8 weeks long and join the fun that way too.
How is this different from other schools?
How does your online learning work?
Does this follow the standard state school curriculum?
What kind of support do students receive?
How are students assessed?
How do you get students to love learning again?
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Everything You Need to Know
Is this a Full-time or after-school program?
Both! Our curriculum is topic and mission-based. Students can join full time in this program and learn everything that they would have learnt in school and get a chance to apply it, or students can sign up for individual missions that are 8 weeks long and join the fun that way too.
How is this different from other schools?
How does your online learning work?
Does this follow the standard state school curriculum?
What kind of support do students receive?
How are students assessed?
How do you get students to love learning again?
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Browse through our exciting, hands-on missions designed to ignite curiosity and foster real-world skills.
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Begin the simple and easy enrollment process. Take the first step towards an engaging, practically - focused education for your child.
Ready for the Next Step?
Ready to Start Your Learning Journey?
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to Explore the Curriculum
Browse through our exciting, hands-on missions designed to ignite curiosity and foster real-world skills.
I’m Ready
to Enroll My Child
Begin the simple and easy enrollment process. Take the first step towards an engaging, practically - focused education for your child.
Ready for the Next Step?
Ready to Start Your Learning Journey?
I’m Ready
to Explore the Curriculum
Browse through our exciting, hands-on missions designed to ignite curiosity and foster real-world skills.
I’m Ready
to Enroll My Child
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Edmonds WA 98020
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123 2nd Ave S suite 230
Edmonds WA 98020
Email address
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(425) 380-2878
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123 2nd Ave S suite 230
Edmonds WA 98020
Email address
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(425) 380-2878
Our Times
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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123 2nd Ave S suite 230
Edmonds WA 98020
Email address
info@thecatalystschool.com
Phone Number
(425) 380-2878
Our Times
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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