By using a variety of manipulatives and materials, students are given many opportunities to discuss what they are thinking and how they are reasoning. With this understanding they gain the ability to make predictions. Students recognize math in the real world through story and literature, science, map-making, sports and other activities. The social studies curriculum is developmentally structured and units of study are chosen for their appeal to the interests and ages of each group. Middle School students study American History and geography.
All units involve many activities and projects.
Science is integrated into the curriculum in the lower grades. The scientific method is then introduced, encouraging observation and record keeping. Every class has a semester of health instruction. We encourage a love of books. We want our students to appreciate that knowledge comes from many sources.