The Adolescents at MIR engage in supervised practice of adult activities. Managing their own business and creating their own classroom "bill of rights" gives them the opportunity to experience money management, apply their academic skills, and create a governmental structure. During a time of rapid physical and emotional growth, students feel "at home" in this self-contained learning environment. In addition to rigorous academics, the program provides key experiences for students to develop their personal identity and self-expression, build community, serve others and learn the ways of society and the natural world.