Students participate in activities that enable them to develop problem-solving skills and mathematical concepts consistent with the student's ability. Music is designed to help students find pleasure and satisfaction by participating in a variety of musical experiences through singing, listening and playing. Musical experiences for students continue to emphasize a hands-on approach. Instrumental music lessons are offered to fourth grade students at the Middle School before the start of the elementary school day. Physical Education is based on a movement exploration approach.
Children progress at an individual pace to explore and discover their own physical capabilities.
Problem solving, discovery learning, and creative movement are used as tools to help children develop a broad foundation of basic motor skills. These fundamental skills can later be refined to more specific sports, recreational and leisure activities, lifetime physical fitness, and work related activities. In the Physical Education program, the child is introduced to a variety of activities which promote group cooperation, individual success, and the development of self confidence. Children learn the concepts of how their bodies work and move and how this movement relates to activities as well as the development of health and physical fitness. Science uses a variety of materials to teach life, physical and earth sciences.