A diverse library is maintained at the River School and is a high priority item in our acquisition program. At all levels, mathematics is taught through a combination of manipulatives and traditional methods. We follow the standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Children are encouraged to excel at their own rate and may proceed as far and as fast as they are able. Mathematics is integrated into science, social studies and geography to give the students as much opportunity to use their math skills as is possible.
Basic geography skills stress competency with maps, charts, graphs, scale and direction.
These skills are enhanced by research projects, mapping activities and games. Weekly Readers are used to keep students in touch with events around the world and help to make geography and history studies meaningful. Important daily events are discussed as is appropriate to age and grade level. In addition, regular field trips to theater presentations designed especially for children, bring the literary experience to life for students arid introduce them to this art form .