A High School Experience Like No Other
At Mosaic Yonder, we believe learning should be immersive, engaging, and connected to the real world. That’s why we’ve designed an innovative school calendar that breaks away from the traditional model.
How It Works
- A Year-Round Approach – Learning at Mosaic Yonder happens year-round, with six-week sessions followed by regular breaks. This allows students to stay engaged in their learning while avoiding burnout.
- Six-Week Learning Cycles – Instead of year-long courses, our students take self-contained classes in six-week sessions, each followed by an approximately two-week break. When a session starts, students begin fresh with new courses aligned to a project theme.
- Morning Skills Development – Mornings focus on core academic and life skills, delivered through dynamic lessons, hands-on activities, and interactive games. This ensures students gain the foundational knowledge needed to support their project work.
- Afternoon Project-Based Learning – The entire school comes together to engage in real-world projects tied to the session’s theme. Each student will contribute to a school-wide initiative while also pursuing individual or small-group projects tailored to their interests and goals.
Bringing Learning to Life
Throughout each session, students connect classroom learning to real-world applications by:
✔ Collaborating with industry experts and guest speakers
✔ Going on field trips, job shadowing, and facility tours
✔ Participating in labs, hands-on investigations, and community service
Preparing for the Future
Over four years, students will master the traditional high school curriculum, but in a way that feels relevant, engaging, and meaningful. By the time they graduate, they will have:
- Gained firsthand experience working alongside professionals in various fields
- Explored real-world problems and developed innovative solutions
- Built critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that set them apart
At Mosaic Yonder, students don’t learn for a test—they learn for life.
2025-2026 Session Themes (Subject to Change)
Session 1 – September/October
🟢 Rooted: Exploring the Farms and Food Systems of Our Region
Discover where your food comes from—and how agriculture shapes your community.
Major Topics Explored:
✔ Climate & Weather Patterns
✔ Economics of Farming & Agribusiness
✔ Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture
✔ Precision Agriculture & Technology (Drones, AI, Robotics)
✔ Soil Science & Crop Rotation
✔ Supply Chains & Food Distribution
✔ Local vs. Global Food Systems
✔ Agricultural Policy & Legislation
✔ Farm-to-Table Movement & Urban Farming
Session 2 – November/December
🟠 Neighborhoods in Action: Building Stronger Communities
Understand your hometown’s story—and create a plan for its future.
Major Topics Explored:
✔ Local & State Government Structure
✔ Infrastructure & Civil Engineering (Roads, Bridges, Water Supply)
✔ Public Services (Emergency Response, Schools, Healthcare)
✔ Economics of Small Businesses & Entrepreneurship
✔ Urban vs. Rural Community Needs
✔ Historical Development of the Region
✔ Social Issues & Community Advocacy
✔ Community Art, Culture, & Identity
✔ GIS Mapping & Demographics
Session 3 – January/February
🔵 Invent, Build, Move: The Power of Machines
Explore the engines of innovation that keep our world moving.
Major Topics Explored:
✔ History of Machines – From Ancient Greece to the Industrial Revolution
✔ Engineering & the Physics of Motion
✔ Leonardo da Vinci & Renaissance Innovations
✔ Robotics & Automation
✔ Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
✔ Simple & Complex Machines in Everyday Life
✔ Space Exploration & Machine Design
✔ The Math Behind Machines
✔ The Ethics of Automation & AI
Session 4 – March/April
🟣 Cityscapes: Designing the Places We Live
Reimagine cities, towns, and spaces that work for everyone.
Major Topics Explored:
✔ Engineering & City Planning
✔ Smart Cities & Future Technology
✔ Sustainability & Renewable Energy
✔ Public Transportation & Traffic Flow
✔ Affordable Housing & Zoning Laws
✔ Architecture & Skyscraper Design
✔ Water Management & Green Infrastructure
✔ Historical Urban Development & Gentrification
✔ Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience
Session 5 – May/June
🟢 Wild and Protected: The Story of the Adirondack Park
Adventure into one of New York’s greatest natural treasures—and learn how we balance people and the planet.
Major Topics Explored:
✔ Ecosystems & Biodiversity
✔ Conservation & Environmental Policy
✔ Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism
✔ Indigenous Peoples & History of the Adirondacks
✔ National & State Park Management
✔ Climate Change & its Effects on Forests & Wildlife
✔ The Role of Natural Resources (Logging, Mining, Water Use)
✔ Outdoor Survival Skills & Wilderness Navigation
✔ The Science of Hiking & Mountain Climbing
