Older and younger students come together regularly to share and encourage one another in their learning. Stewardship is encouraged through service to the community. Beginning in the Early Childhood program, children manage short periods of their activity time. As they progress through the Lower School, students take responsibility for written workplans designed cooperatively with their teachers. The workplan expands as a child is able to work for longer periods on more complex projects.
Children become increasingly self-directed, taking ownership of their own learning.
The advisor maintains close contact with parents. Formal conferences are held twice annually, and final reports are mailed in June. The Afterschool Program offers Lower School students a safe, comfortable, and engaging experience following school dismissal. In addition to recreational, creative, and educational activities, the Afterschool Program provides indoor and outdoor play, a quiet area for older children to work on homework assignments, snack time, and rest opportunities. Activities range from cooking to kite construction, from sledding to woodworking.