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© 2018 by Delphi Schools, Inc.TM All Rights Reserved. Delphi Schools, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or any other classification SCHOOL protected under applicable law. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or any other classification protected under applicable law, in administration of its school programs. Delphi Schools, Inc. is licensed to use Applied ScholasticsTM educational services. and the Applied Scholastics open book design are trademarks and service marks owned by Association for Better Living and Education International and are used with its permission. Like no other in the world FOUNDED LOCATION ACCREDITATION GRADES PRACTICAL Sheridan, Northwest Associa- OFFERED OR on 720 tion of Independent 20 1976 acres in the Schools (NWAIS # of real world projects & SIZE foothills of and Northwest DayK-12 & internships required be- the Pacific Accreditation Com- Boarding fore graduation from the Coast Range mission (NWAC) 250 high school program INDIVIDULIZED ATTENTION

of57% students 10:1 board on Student-faculty-ratio campus

ATHLETICS 23 interscholastic teams in 9 different sports

DIVERSE STUDENT BODY COLLEGE READY 85% Graduates accepted to their first choice college SAT 1284 17States Native14 Languages 35%International Countries15 Ntl. average 1055 / 1600 Spoken Students

DAY & BOARDING ACADEMICS Delphian’s one-of-a kind, mastery-based program was created by a select team of curriculum ACT 30 developers & educators to provide students Ntl. average with an education built for real life. 100% 20.8 / 36 Understanding required DAY on each subject COLORS Grades K-12 studied Green & White average71 # of books read on our high school reading program MASCOT BOARDING Dragon no lectures Grades 6-12 no bystanders APPLY 7 Application average hours deadline is 91% spent on of graduates February community feel prepared for service weekly

no limits 15 Acceptances Recent College 15 real life per student ABOUT US 4

Independent minds need independent In the early 1970s, a group of educators came together with a common goal: to find a solution for study conventional school systems that were failing too many bright students.

Conventional schooling places an emphasis on tests, rules and grades rather than purpose, interest and comprehension. Delphian School was founded with a basic understanding that students are naturally interested in learning and can comprehend even Campus Resources the most complex subjects when they have a goal • Open plan classrooms for what they are studying. Empowering this natural instinct with a program tailored to each student’s in- • State-of-the-art science dividual interest is what the Delphi Program™ does. and technology labs • Makerspace & wood- Our teachers never lecture students. We believe shop education should build independence. Our students • Indoor & outdoor learn to evaluate the information they study, as it running track, gym, 4 relates to the real world. tennis courts, soccer & softball fields We teach real-life skills and abilities. We focus on • Hiking, biking and run- balancing the theoretical and practical sides of ning trails learning. Our graduates are ready for change, ready for higher education, and ready for the real world. • Photo & video creative studio and digital arts space • Large art and pottery studios “The purpose of edu- • Performing arts theater • Recreation lounge with pool table, ping pong, table soccer, and board cation is to replace an games • Campus stores for empty mind with an food, snacks and basic supplies

• Over 700 acres of open one.” wooded and open — Malcolm S. Forbes space on campus ACADEMICS 5 LIFE SKILLS In addition to the classic subjects, and unique to the Delphi Program™, students study communication and leadership, the philosophy of , planning and organizing skills and many other vital subjects related to life and the arts.

Mission to the Moon

Connecting theoretical learning to real life— students connect science to space exploration.

NASA-APPROVED STEM TEACHING Delphian is home to STEM teacher and Alan Shepherd Technology In Education Award winner Diego Martinez, who was recognized by the Astronauts Memorial Not for Foundation for his work. What Will You Study? everyone The Delphian curriculum Real life Delphian is a place for the curious, compassionate and driven. For those who lead by starts with the subjects you example—the doers, the makers and the fixers. For those who live life to the fullest and need for a well-rounded application and love exploring and discovering. They want to know more, see more, help more and education: literature, science, achieve more. mathematics, second language, experience aren’t history, and the arts. Our students, parents and alumni agree—you’ve never seen a school like Delphian. Our mastery-based curriculum teaches students the most valuable skill of all: how to “add-ons” teach yourself anything you want to learn. Brielle Wayne Form 3, age 10:1 Form 7, age 17:8 ACADEMICS 7

Ahead of Schedule?

With a mastery-based program, it is not unusual for a student to run ahead Saachi of schedule. Students can Form 6 entry, age 14:1 shorten their programs or Time Expectations lengthen them with extra Where to start? courses and projects to There are general time All students arriving at fully utilize their time and predictions for each Delphian start on an “Entry tailor their education to their form. These factor in age Program” where they fill in interests. and previous schooling, any gaps that may both of which are taken exist from their previous into consideration studies. Entry program when placing a student lengths vary from six on a form during the months to a year* on enrollment process. average, depending on the Lochlan Isabella individual student. Form 6, age 16:7 Recent Form 8 graduate, age 17:3 Alice Form 1, age 6:10 *International Entry Estimated time is 8-12 months.

YEARS4 OLD YEARS5 OLD YEARS6 OLD YEARS7 OLD YEARS8 OLD YEARS9 OLD YEARS10 OLD YEARS11 OLD YEARS12 OLD YEARS13 OLD YEARS14 OLD YEARS15 OLD YEARS16 OLD YEARS17 OLD YEARS18 OLD Ideal Age Beginner 1 Beginner 2 Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4 Form 5 Form 6 Form 7 Form 8 ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age ideal age 4:3 - 5:1 5:1 - 6:1 6:1 - 7:3 7:3 - 8:6 8:6 - 10:1 10:1 - 11:11 11:11 - 13:10 13:10 - 15:6 15:6 - 17:0 17:0 - 17:8 average length average length average length average length average length average length average length average length average length average length Forms not 10 MONTHS 12 MONTHS 14 MONTHS 15 MONTHS 19 MONTHS 22 MONTHS 23 MONTHS 20 MONTHS 18 MONTHS 8 MONTHS GRADES K-3 EQUIVALENT GRADES 4-6 EQUIVALENT GRADES 7-8 EQUIVALENT GRADES 9-12 EQUIVALENT grades Workable Age A defining characteristic of the Delphi Program™ is its use of forms instead of age- Beginner 1 (workable age 4:0 - 6:1) based grade levels. So why forms? Beginner 2 (workable age 4:7 - 6:1) The forms structure was designed to focus on individualizing the education approach, ensuring optimal progress for each student. The program does not run Form 1 (workable age 5:7 - 8:3) on year-by-year grade levels. Instead, each student moves through the program at Ideal vs. Workable Age Form 2 (workable age 6:9 - 9:6) his or her own optimum pace, taking more time when needed and moving more The age predictions in years:months are rapidly whenever possible. based on what has worked best for students Form 3 (workable age 8:10 - 10:11) Form 6 (workable age 13:0 - 16:7) going through the program. However, these There are, however, general time expectations for each form. These are illustrated age brackets are not fixed, as the focus of the Form 4 (workable age 9:7 - 12:7) Form 7 (workable age 14:7 - 18:0) in the foldout chart on the right. program is on individual student progress and full mastery of each subject. Form 5 (workable age 11:3 - 14:6) Form 8 (workable age 16:0 - 18:6) “Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges, to change the world.” — Oprah Winfrey Upper School Graduation Middle School Requirements Graduation • Graduates should have excellent Requirements language and communication skills, both oral and written, and • Graduates should have good be familiar with their cultural language and communication heritage through literature. skills, both oral and written, and be learning about their cultural • Graduates should be literate in heritage through literature. mathematics as the language of science and technology. • Graduates should be skilled in arithmetic and able to use basic • Graduates should have a properties of algebra to solve foundation in science and its theoretical and real-life problems. applications adequate to permit them to participate causatively in • Graduates should have a the modern world. foundation in science and technology and their uses. • Graduates should have an understanding of history and the • Graduates should have role of individuals in it adequate a knowledge of national to enable them to analyze current geography, world history and events against the historical basic economics and be able to backdrop. analyze some current events in those contexts. • Graduates should be proficient students, able to be responsible • Graduates should be skilled in for the investigation and independent study, capable of evaluation of data important to basic research, of spotting data their lives. that is illogical, and of identifying Our curriculum development team has developed Curriculum Chosen fact from opinion. over 2500 courses to give Delphian students a • Graduates should understand the basics of planning, and the • Graduates should understand solid foundation in math, reading, the sciences, interrelationship of leadership, the basics of teamwork and history, geography, art and design, music and responsibility and trust. groups and have experience many other subjects. carefully contributing to a group. • Graduates should have a usable understanding of the subjects Too often education fails not from lack of dedicated faculty but from a failure in the • Graduates should have an of ethics, morals and personal school’s chosen curriculum. That’s why Delphian School has spent forty years (and understanding of the subjects of integrity adequate to provide a counting) developing and refining its curriculum to ensure every aspect of each level ethics, morals and exchange as foundation for their creation of concerns self, family and groups. their lives. of the program lines up perfectly with the level that follows. ALREADY KNOW SOME ACADEMICS 11 ENGLISH? Because the Delphian curriculum is self-paced, International Entry programs are customized to match the student’s existing English proficiency level. Students work through their academic programs at their own speed, taking more or less time as needed. Most International Entry academic programs take 8-12 months to complete.

International Entry Program Graduation Requirements

• Graduates should have good English language and communication skills, both oral and written, and can actively participate and communicate in English conversations and be able to immersion make themselves understood, as well as understand what is Delphian’s dynamic English immersion program quickly and effectively teaches spoken in English to them. international students how to use the English language. This is accomplished Where To Start? through intensive reading, writing, and the study and practice of spoken When International Entry students • Graduates should have a arrive at Delphian, they work with very good understanding communication. their academic teacher to determine of the mechanics of writing their English reading level. Since in the English language. When international students arrive at Delphian, they are immersed in a diverse They can write essays each student is different, each and compositions that student body. Our international students live and study with dorm mates, sports student will have a different number teammates and new friends from all around the world, surrounded by English as communicate well with little of books to read to complete their to no errors. the common language of the student body. International Entry academic program. In a similar manner, the • Graduates should have good In the classroom, each International Entry academic program is tailor-made for the academic teacher will determine study skills and know how to student to build their English skills to the level needed to smoothly transition onto where a new student should start in find and learn the meanings of the core Delphi Program™. each academic subject. words in a simple dictionary. ACADEMICS 14

“All the world is my school and Trips, internships & all humanity is my teacher.” apprenticeships — George Whitman are popular ways our students gain practical experience beyond campus. Students have gone on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, met with the co-founder of MySpace, and discussed market trends with Fidelity Investments’ Director of Market Research. They’ve talked television program development with the CEO of Fox and interviewed an Oscar- winning writer and director. They’ve toured the United Nations and gone behind Our Theory? the scenes at a major Boston hotel to observe operations. Theoretical Learning Is Students have interned in television production at the entertainment news program Extra; with the editorial staff at HR Magazine; in hotel management at not enough Spirit Mountain Casino; To wrap your head around an idea, you need to get your hands dirty. Practical and in local hospitals, experience is central to learning at Delphian. All students are involved in relevant, accounting firms and hands-on experiences that allow students to relate their studies to real life every day. construction companies. They’ve also gained Experiences range from building clay models and conducting experiments to taking field experience as yoga trips and doing internships and apprenticeships. A student might read about a topic, instructors, firefighters and potters. Several write an essay inspired by it, and then head out of the classroom to see how the topic can students have even taken Business seminar participants travel annually to such cities as be put to work on campus or out in the community. Every course has hands-on, practical to the skies by attending New York, Boston, Chicago and . requirements that assist a student in connecting what he’s learning to the real world. flight school. STUDENT PROFILE 16 Adventurous, Curious, Independent

My favorite project so far has been when I used an Arduino mini computer to program four drone motors in an attempt to vertically land a model rocket. I spent easily over 100 hours on this project, but not one of them felt like work. In the very beginning I had never touched an Arduino and couldn’t do MEET QUINN something as simple as turn on an LED light. I spent the first three days Favorite Book? of this project making an LED turn This is a tough choice as there are a lot of books that I love, on and blink. Now I can set that up but Ender’s Game might be my in under three minutes. favorite if I really have to pick Through this project, I learned about one... electricity, programming, soldering and splicing wires, wiring circuits, Historical Figure I’d most troubleshooting programs and most like to meet? importantly about learning. I gained I think meeting any great the ability to plan a set of actions to scientist would be incredible. achieve a new ability. If I got the chance, I would One of the biggest things that I probably be the most excited learned from this project was when about going back to ancient to ask for help. I’m generally a very Egypt or Greece and finding out independent person and asking about technology that is now for help has always been hard. But lost. with this project, I quickly learned that while I could solve many If I could have a superhero programming problems myself, it power it would be? might take me hours or even days I would definitely want to be when the whole problem could be able to fly. solved in minutes if I asked for the Favorite spot on campus? help of somebody familiar with the Pretty much anywhere that language. I can put my hammock “After I graduate I plan to go Spending my day in the science up. Sometimes it’s on the lab putting together circuits, Quinn playground or at Larson Hall; to college for engineering, and programming and testing the motors, sometimes it’s on the East and designing and 3D printing parts Bennett Lawn. Sometimes it’s by the 15 years old then a career in mechanical or is a dream for me. Delphian gave Upper School Student soccer field, or out in the woods, me the freedom to spend hours and Sheridan, OR or by the pond. I love the views hours on exactly that. and the relaxation and the aerospace engineering.” comfort, and I love that I have so much space to explore. STUDENT PROFILE 18

My favorite project so far is the First Tech Challenge (FTC), robotics team, project, because I worked with people I had never talked with before and we formed strong bonds. The FTC is MEET ALEX Delphian’s first official robotics team to participate in the worldwide Favorite Book? First Tech Challenge competition. As it is the first team ever, we have Atlas Shrugged faced many challenges. We fundraised for robotics supplies through selling hamburgers in the courtyard once a Historical Figure I’d most week. We used the profit from that to buy like to meet? the materials we needed. As a result of our Leonardo da Vinci effort, we were able to design and build Generalist, Nerd, an autonomous robot and successfully If I could have a superhero participated in several competitions. power it would be? It would be to never get sick.

Meticulous Favorite spot on campus? The fourth floor classroom and the bike room. I like the fourth floor because of the feeling it gives; it’s like a sort of energy that makes me just want to learn more and more. “I like how the Delphi Program I like the bike room because I actually started the whole bike club from scratch with inspires me to think about and another student. We got a proposal approved, recruited team members, and built the understand my life.” bike room, so this room is very 16 years old special to me. Upper School Student Beijing, China Alex Hao STUDENT PROFILE 20

“My favorite book is an Artist, Athlete, Ordinary Man, an autobiography Humanitarian by Paul Rusesabagina.”

MEET YAHYA Historical figure I’d most like to meet? The Pharaoh Khufu

If I could have any superhero My most memorable Delphian power, it would be? experience (so far!) was when To heal really quickly, so I could keep our varsity soccer team beat playing sports after I have an injury. Catlin Gabel (who was the number one team in the state) in the If I’m not studying, you’ll find quarterfinals. We were down in me? the first half, but we really believed Doing ceramics, playing sports or just in ourselves and had a lot of hanging out with my friends. determination so we got it done.

My favorite project? I went to the Republic of Djibouti to help My favorite spot on campus is United Nations peace workers with the the Rec Room, because it’s a really refugees. It was an eye-opening and cool place to hang out with your humbling experience. I got to see the friends or grab a snack if you are hungry. The Rec Room also helps different difficult decisions an organization people make new friends, especially like the UN has to make when dealing in the beginning of the school year. with a problem like this one. I learned that having food and water, and being able to keep good hygiene habits, is truly a luxury I never really thought about. Yet despite their circumstances, the people I met at Yahya the camps were positive and generous. I’m glad I was able to be there and help in Abulohoum some way. What I like best about Delphian? I like all the freedom you get as a student here. This, of course, comes with a lot of 17 years old responsibility, but I feel like I am in control Upper School Student over my education and what I want to do Dubai, United Arab Emirates with it. College & Career 22

Eduardo Olmos Alumni and recent Graduate of NYU

RECENT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES:

• Baylor University • Belmont University • Berklee College of Music (Boston) • Boston University • Brandeis University • Bryant College • California State Polytechnic University • California State University • Carnegie Mellon University • Chapman University • Columbia University • Cornell University • Emerson College, Boston • Emory University (Oxford College) • Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) • Florida State University • George Washington University • Georgetown University • Georgia Tech University • Harvey Mudd College • Hochschule Liechtenstein (Switzerland) • Illinois Institute of Art • Ithaca College • Louisiana Tech University • Loyola University, Chicago • Loyola University College of Law • Marquette University • Marquette University Law School • Mexico State University • Michigan State University • Michigan State University College of Law • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Jessica Li — Alumna and recent graduate of • New York University (NYU) Ready For Harvard’s Graduate School of Education • Northeastern University School of Law • Ohio State University • Parsons, The New School for Design (NYC) “I am forever grateful for the • Pennsylvania State University (Penn life State) knowledge, skills and professionalism • Pratt Institute Our graduates leave Delphian ready to build their futures both in college and in life. • Stanford University • University of California, Berkeley Some of our graduates tap into their entrepreneurial spirits and launch their own • University of California, Los Angeles Delphian taught me.” (UCLA) independent businesses. You’ll also find our alumni putting their skills to work in • University of Notre Dame • University of California, San Diego service efforts aiding the greater community and world. No matter what path our —Jessica Li (class of 2011) (UCSD) graduates choose, they are ready to take it head-on. • University of Oregon Dorm Facilities • 9 dormitory halls on cam- pus (all walking distance from classrooms) Living at • Upper School students serve as dorm captains • Resident staff reside in end units in each dorm • Student lounge & kitchen facility Delphian • Two on-campus laundry rooms Each dormitory is a community within itself. On any given evening, a Delphian dorm pulses with activity—students may be found working on their laptops, reading an assignment for the next day’s literature seminar, planning an activity for the weekend, or perhaps just playing guitar with a friend. Junior and senior students serve as dorm and bathroom captains who work under the direction of the Campus Life Director to help students learn to live and work well Delphian’s residential community together. The dormitory is a working team, organized to keep the space clean and make Seattle WA it a place the students want to live in. Dorm members take pride in their dorm, and MT students eagerly anticipate the annual dorm skit night where each dorm performs as a is in constant motion, alive with group and competes with every other dorm in a comedy extravaganza. Portland students from all around the world Sheridan OREGON

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7:00 a.m. I wake up and 7:20 a.m. Morning Jazz Choir get ready for my day. Before practice. We have several con- leaving my room, I clean it so certs throughout the year, so it is nice and tidy for morning we practice frequently. room check.

A day in the 8:30 a.m. Head to class for 8:10 a.m. Grab a quick 11:30 a.m. Head back to my morning roll call and reading breakfast in the dining classroom for academic study 12:25 p.m. I head to time. I’m currently reading room with my friends. time. I’m currently working lunch in the dining room. The Agony and the Ecsta- on a practical trigonometry life sy, which is about the artist course. Michelangelo.

10:30 a.m. Morning break 10:45 a.m. I head to my time. I usually head down French seminar where we’re 1:10 p.m. Roll call in my to the Rec Room and get a working on conjugating verbs classroom. I continue to snack or just chat with my and practicing our conversation work on my practical trigo- friends. skills in French. nometry course.

MEET ANGELICA HANGDAAN Angelica is a Form 7 boarding student from Ontario, Canada. She is very active in the student body, especially the performing arts.

6:30 p.m. I work on my Student Council 6:00 p.m. Dinner 4:20 p.m. Varsity 3:25 p.m. I head to Varsity post as the arts director. My responsibilities in the dining room. Volleyball practice. Choir practice. I’m the Choir include organizing musical performances, Council President and it’s my art competitions, assisting job to assist the director during with theater productions, rehearsal. and much more.

7:30 p.m. Play practice in 10:00 p.m. I go to my dorm 10:30 p.m. the Little Theater. We’re re- to get ready for bed. I go to sleep! hearsing for the fall play. ATHLETICS 27 “A trophy carries dust. Memories All Delphian students are required to play on at least one junior varsity or varsity team before last forever.” graduation. — Mary Lou Retton

Interscholastic Teams Girl’s Boy’s • Volleyball • Soccer • Cheer • Basketball • Basketball • Cross Country • Cross Country • Track and Field • Softball • Track and Field

Discipline Discipline is a key component of any sports program, just as hard work is expected from every player. Delphian’s athletic program emphasizes these qualities, as well as participation and sportsmanship. Delphian teams often win sportsmanship trophies from their league or tournament competition and are widely known for it.

Leadership through ELECTIVE SPORTS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Delphian’s team sports program is flanked by elective individual sports and other recreational teamwork activities Delphian views the soccer field or volleyball court as yet another avenue to help our • Conditioning • Yoga students to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to their daily lives. We see • Running • Hiking challenge as opportunity for growth. We require all Middle and Upper School students • Weight Training • Swimming to participate in interscholastic sports teams so they can face new challenges and • Biking • Dance • Skiing & • Tennis increase their potential as individuals, team members and leaders. Snowboarding ARTS 30

Arts for everyone Delphian has a bustling fine arts and performing arts program where we consider student artistic interests as essentials, not extras. We have a dynamic choir program which regularly involves 60-90 students at a time. Our fine arts facilities include studios for art, ceramics, filmmaking and photogra- phy. The school offers classes in drawing, painting, sculpting, pottery and ceramic arts, photography and other special interest areas. The Delphian Theater Department produces annual productions for all ages. Stu- dent participation includes set design and production, choreography, music composition, assistant directing, costuming and prop making—even playwriting.