Professional satisfaction is another clear benefit of her methods. Sixteen teachers now on staff either have children in the school or did in the past. Ichinaga even sent two of her grandchildren to the school. Two teachers and four aides are alumni. The average teacher tenure at Bennett-Kew is 16 years.
All students learn math concepts that are typically well above their grade level.
This year, the 3rd graders averaged in the 80th percentile on the Stanford-9. In grades 2-5, in addition to the regular curriculum, a gifted and talented program offers certain students enrichment activities including research projects, science presentations, art, poetry, music, dance, and leadership training. These elite students are successful because her mission is to secure the success of the entire school. We believe that all students at every level can be successful in a common, comprehensive, academically oriented curriculum. We believe this irrespective of primary language or ethic background.