From kindergarten to eighth grade, students at Union School are challenged to reach the reasonably high standards set for them. Union School's goals, approved by the State Department of Education, focus mainly on each student's mastery of mathematics, language, the sciences, social studies, creative problem solving and new computer technology. Technology continues to play an increasingly vital role in the education of all students. The school's computer lab is equipped with a classroom set of Macintosh computers, and all classrooms have computers on site. Lower grade students use computer software as an integral part of their studies, and all fourth and fifth graders receive keyboarding instruction.
All classes actively use the computers for research.
While the basic curriculum can be taught and evaluated by the faculty in their classrooms, additional challenges are presented through participation in local and national contests such as the National Spelling Bee, the National Geography Bee and the Science and Mathematics Olympiads. Union School's students perform very well on the ESPA, GEPA and TerraNova tests. The students' unique and special needs are addressed through the special services department and the gifted and talented program. Our music and art departments offer numerous opportunities for students to develop and refine their skills. All third grade children receive violin instruction and individual music lessons are offered to all older students.