“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”
— Sydney J. Harris

A School for Skeptics

Volta is a microschool for grades 6–12 designed for curious minds and independent spirits. We aim to cultivate personal agency and self-knowledge by exploring philosophy, naturalism, and communication. Students thrive when they’re encouraged to think deeply, ask bold questions, and chart their own course.

Here at Volta, learning is both rigorous and human-centered. We blend classic teaching methods — like direct instruction and Socratic dialogue—with hands-on projects, independent studies, and web-based learning. Students pursue core academics at their own pace, with room to explore personal interests in depth. It’s not about choosing one path — it’s about building your own.

We believe education should be flexible, thoughtful, and grounded in reality. That’s why our curriculum draws from a wide range of pedagogical traditions — not exclusive to any one method but borrowing the best from many to create a balanced, responsive learning environment.

“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.”
— Diogenes

Daily rhythm emphasizes holistic development

  • Students plan, prepare, cook, and serve lunch together, sharing responsibility for meals and cleanup

  • Daily independent reading time encourages focus and reflection

  • Weekly field trips connect classroom learning to the wider world and provide time in nature

  • Physical fitness and mindful awareness exercises are embedded in the routine

  • The student body functions as a single team, creating a supportive environment

“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.”
— Robert Frost

From Darwin to Dawkins

From Copernicus to Camus

From Socrates to Sartre

From Kant to Kahneman

From Newton to Nietzsche

From Theseus to Thoreau

From Darwin to Dawkins From Copernicus to Camus From Socrates to Sartre From Kant to Kahneman From Newton to Nietzsche From Theseus to Thoreau

Our Mission

To create an environment where youth are:

Encouraged to be curious;

Empowered to follow knowledge;

Equipped to seek and discern truth;

Exposed to the natural world;

Engaged with their own development;

Entrusted to make choices;

Equally valued as members of a single team.

Contact Us!