NROC
is a private, nonprofit education
organization providing learning opportunities to students from
across the United States. Courses cover a variety of subjects in which students learn from
their own experiences. Our
philosophy provides a non-traditional approach to traditional
education. Thematic and project-oriented courses incorporate field
studies, experimentation, individual reflection and group learning so
that students are better able to achieve their educational goals.
Location
NROC's
innovative philosophy requires an innovative classroom. Students travel to various settings rather than
being restricted to a central campus. This experiential approach
enables students to use the surrounding environment as a living
laboratory, immersing students in life as a learning activity.
Montana,
situated in the heart of the Northern Rockies, is an ideal setting for our field-based
learning. The Northern Rockies contains the largest wilderness and
roadless lands in the lower 48 states and is home to an abundance of
wildlife including grizzly bears, gray wolves, lynx, mountain lion, wolverine,
moose, bighorn sheep, bison, mule deer, and elk. Thirty-five percent of Montana's acreage is public, approximately
the size of the entire state of New York. From
wide-open plains to snow capped peaks Montana diverse ecosystems
offers unparalleled educational opportunities.
Our
base camp is located on the Continental Divide, midway between two of the nation's crown jewels:
Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. The Deer Lodge National
Forest surrounds our campus. In addition, NROC is centrally located between four of
Montana's largest cities, Missoula, Bozeman, Helena and Butte.
These cities provide additional educational resources including
museums, universities, and theaters.
Students
NROC
serves students in grades 8 through 12. Students include gifted learners needing an academic
challenge, and teenagers who desire an alternative to the traditional
classroom setting. All NROC students share a strong desire to
satisfy their
natural curiosity, and explore the world in which they live.
Staff
NROC
personnel are committed to an integrated learning experience.
Our staff is composed of professionals with extensive experience in teaching,
research, and industry. Advanced
subject knowledge and instructional expertise are accompanied by
an ability to work as a team with all students and staff.
Enthusiasm, curiosity, compassion, integrity and humor are
just a few of the qualities that help us create an exciting
atmosphere of lifelong learning.
Curriculum
The
curriculum at NROC focuses on experiential and collaborative
learning, using the world itself as a classroom.
Core subjects are carefully woven into each program. As teachers guide
students through real-world situations, history, math, science and
language come alive. Students
are encouraged to develop individual strengths while working as a
team in small interactive groups.
By actively participating in their learning environment,
students develop the skills and confidence necessary for success
after graduation. All
NROC courses are enhanced by contributions from professionals in
related fields.
