The drama program is also designed to help students gain self-confidence through pantomime and story telling. Beginning in Grade Six they may participate in major theatrical productions each term. To round out their understanding, classes regularly visit museums, galleries, and architectural sites and attend performances of opera, theater, and dance. The initial phase of the child's education shapes and completes the transition from home to school. In this larger world, peers and adults other than parents determine expecta-tions and influence responses to experience.
Children learn fairness and cooperation and establish a wholesome attitude toward school.
Because the children present various stages of development, classroom activities are tailored to accomodate different abilities, interests and learning styles within the group. Goals of the curriculum include developing reading readiness, small motor control, understanding of math as a tool, social interaction and self-confidence. Children learn to listen and express themselves. Play remains an important part of the day. The curriculum focuses on language arts and mathematics as the foundations of academic growth.