Why Latin?

Did you know our students learn Latin during their time at Explorer West? It’s a great way to build community, as very few kids have any experience in the language prior to middle school. Latin promotes a deeper understanding of English and Science vocabulary, and Latin learners tend to have higher standardized test scores, too!…

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6th & 8th Grade Math Updates from Explorer West

Our 6th graders came to middle school with varying levels of familiarity applying the order of operations. So far this semester, they have built on their experience to evaluate increasingly complex expressions. Now, they are folding in more and more negative numbers to the problems they tackle. These skills are foundational to all subsequent math…

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Join us at a virtual event!

Want to learn more about our community? We have plenty of opportunities coming up! Registration for these events is available in Ravenna; you do not have to submit an application to attend! Nov 16: Financial Aid Information Session Join Dawn Fornear, Director of Admission, for information about our financial aid process and a question and…

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Outdoor Days at Camp Long

Last week, students met at Camp Long for some outdoor education! Students got to practice orienteering skills, bouldering, and play some outdoor games. In addition, EW students also got to explore the park with some hikes. Sixth graders were excited to play a few games of Camouflage, and a few constructed their own gilly suits…

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