Woven into every course at Lumina, the 8 Abilities empower our students to become agents of change and principled leaders who meaningfully engage with their communities. They focus specifically on mastering skills in:
Rather than use simple letter grades, we believe in pushing students to reach their highest personal potential. A standard letter grade tells you where you stand today; a Lumina assessment tells you that plus how to take the next step to achieve greater understanding.
Our students get to know their strengths and opportunities for growth, and they push themselves to reach their highest potential. Simply put, our 8 Abilities are what set our students and alums apart.
Master these core competencies to become a transformative leader and engaged global citizen
The goal: Aesthetic engagement allows students to not only appreciate beauty in the world but to also make informed artistic and interpretive choices within and outside of the arts.
Why it's important: Mastering this ability allows students to discover and develop their own expressive voice, unique style and creative process.
The goal: Students who master this skill are clear, critical and independent thinkers. They combine data, experience, reason and expertise to make and reexamine judgments.
Why it's important: A keen ability to analyze situations allows our students to rely on their own thinking.
The goal: Communicating effectively means integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Why it's important: Our multi-dimensional approach makes our graduates agile communicators.
The goal: Having a global perspective means understanding multiple viewpoints.
Why it's important: Students who develop a global perspective will be able to navigate the world.
The goal: The effective citizen is an informed participant in civic life.
Why it's important: Service and caring for others are at the heart of Lumina's values.
The goal: Students will be able to define problems and utilize a range of abilities and resources.
Why it's important: Problem solving isn't just focused on getting to an answer.
The goal: Students will work well with others to achieve objectives.
Why it's important: Social interaction has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The goal: Taking a variety of perspectives and experiences into account is an important part of decision making.
Why it's important: The ability to understand your own values as well those of others transfers to all aspects of students' lives.
We give students so much more than a single letter grade. We give them entire paragraphs of feedback, much like the performance reviews they'll receive in the real world.
This assessment lets students know what they're doing well and where they can grow, fostering a desire for continuous improvement. All of our 8 Abilities are critically analyzed each year to determine their relevance and inspire a fresh perspective.
They see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as obstacles to their success.
The impact of systemic drivers of inequality like race, gender, socioeconomic status, and disability is reduced, leveling the playing field for all students. Regardless of what level they start at, students are assessed for their own individual rate of growth.
When they're focused on performance and their strengths rather than grades, students are more willing to experiment with new ideas, leading to deeper learning and more creative thinking.
A single letter grade reflects a student's ability to hit a one-size-fits-all benchmark, whereas our assessment-based model measures each student's mastery of a subject and ability to apply knowledge and skill in real-world settings.
Lumina's 8 Abilities help to shape you into a woman who will succeed in all that she does. When I first started there, I was very shy. Lumina offers a lot of opportunities for growth and to master skills needed in everyday life. Lumina empowers you to be the woman you may have never dreamed you could be.
Immersive Real-Time Classrooms • Comprehensive Curriculum • Enriching Extracurriculars
Step into meticulously crafted virtual classrooms, mirroring the structure and engagement of premier physical institutions. Scheduled timetables ensure consistent learning. Each 40-minute session begins with diagnostic assessment, followed by interactive activities, multimedia, and collaborative projects.
Leveraging a state-of-the-art, cloud-based platform for seamless student-teacher interactions. Classrooms feature interactive whiteboards, digital notes, dynamic presentations, screen sharing, and real-time discussions.
Unrestricted access to a comprehensive digital curriculum, allowing students to study anytime, anywhere. With well-structured materials, students can reinforce concepts, master challenges, and prepare for exams with confidence.
A thriving online community integrating cutting-edge technology with personalized education. Students have access to live classes, study hubs, clubs, virtual common rooms, social platforms, assignment portals, and direct communication.
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