Elementary School Program
Our curriculum
The elementary program, which serves students from first grade through sixth, features the following:
- A comprehensive, integrated curriculum that recognizes the fullness of each student's abilities.
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- Concentrated, uninterrupted work time that allows students to become immersed in subjects of study.
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- Individualized attention to each student's needs and strengths.
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- Experiential learning and self-paced study.
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- Multi-sensory materials that lead children from the concrete to the abstract.
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- Of particular note, students use Montessori manipulatives highly acclaimed within the greater educational community for their effectiveness in teaching mathematics, geometry, and grammar.
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- An emphasis on communication skills, with extensive writing, public speaking and drama projects.
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- A dynamic introduction to scientific inquiry.
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- Well-rounded, enriching exposure to the visual arts, music, and foreign language.
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- Yearly experience in taking standardized tests without undue emphasis on the significance of any one test.