Wish to join a large comprehensive college preparatory school Constantly search for new ideas and methods that will improve the quality of education. Can contribute as advisors to the school's extensive extracurricular programs in such areas as drama, speech, publications, and are willing to participate in and guide students in the school's chapel program. Enjoy coaching athletics and can contribute to the after-school sports and competitive interscholastic program. Are computer-literate and able to guide their students to use technology appropriately. Grades K-4 Concern for the personal growth of each child underlies all aspects of the curriculum at the early levels.
Academic achievement is measured by individual progress as much as possible.
Grade four is organized so that teachers are responsible for their homeroom classes and one or two subject areas. Grades 5-8 Instruction is through departments, with teachers responsible for areas of specialty in English, math, social studies and science. Seventh and eighth graders also take a foreign language. In grades five and six, teachers are required to combine English and social studies or math and science. Special teachers are employed for art, music, physical education, home economics and shop.