At a Glance:
The Phenix Project

The Stalwart Academy Methodology

Engineered to recondition how students think, respond, and plan by targeting core executive functions.

Pedagogical Foundations

Trauma-Informed Design

Short, predictable learning blocks (35 mins) create a safe space for emotional regulation and relevant engagement.

Narrative Identity

Weekly journaling helps students articulate goals and process experiences, forming the basis for AI-driven instruction.

Skill Reinforcement

Core themes like control, strategy, and empathy are looped across all disciplines to reinforce behavior change.

Three Core Disciplines

AI-Personalized Academics

GPT-4 analyzes student journals to create custom English and math content that adapts weekly to their goals, tone, and literacy level.

Character & Logic Education

Students analyze figures like Jay-Z and Spider-Man, using logic and Socratic questioning to build emotional insight and intellectual precision.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

This non-striking martial art teaches calm under pressure, positional thinking, and delayed gratification through highly structured practice.

The Integrated Learning Loop

1. Reflect

Student writes about avoiding conflict in their journal.

2. Learn

Receives AI-generated content on decision chains.

3. Analyze

Studies a character who faced a similar dilemma.

4. Practice

Practices restraint and timing in martial arts (BJJ).

Measurement & Feedback

  • AI Modules: Engagement time, completion rate, and adaptive difficulty progression.
  • Behavioral Metrics: Weekly scores for participation, self-control, and peer interaction.
  • Journaling: Assessed for depth, coherence, and emotional literacy.
  • BJJ Progress: Focus, coordination, technique retention, and emotional regulation during sparring.

Feedback emphasizes process, focus, and growth—not just outcomes.

Instructional Culture: Accountability with Belief

A firm but non-punitive tone. Consistent structure with space for recovery. Student voice is welcomed and directed toward progress.

The result: A curriculum that conditions resilience, reclaims agency, and prepares students to navigate the world with focus and purpose.