Maplewood Richmond Heights High School

Public, Urban

Grades 9-12

Maplewood, MO

Student Engagement
How an Apprenticeship Model Engaged Students and Turned a School Around
At Maplewood Richmond Heights High School, educators think of school as an apprenticeship for kids’ futures—and it’s working.
Sarah Gonser
Student Engagement
Raising the Bar for Student Work
Sharing high-quality examples from past students makes expectations for classwork tangible.
Career & Technical Education
Making Career Connections in Every Classroom
Building real-world work skills and authentic activities into lessons helps students see a path beyond high school.
Curriculum Planning
Deepening Learning With Understanding by Design
Learners benefit when teachers intentionally plan their units backward—starting with the desired outcome.
Family Engagement
Home Visits Make a School Community Stronger
Getting to know every family helps schools better support students, even into high school.