Mathematics Long Ridge has a strong math program, measured by competitive test scores and the success that Long Ridge graduates have in math later on in their education. Our teachers combine innovative techniques with traditional teaching methods to ensure that each child has a firm base in computation, measurement and algebraic relationships. Science Long Ridge has a vigorous environmental science program. In the science workshop, students learn the scientific method of inquiry as they experiment, record and theorize. The woodland campus is a natural laboratory where students learn biology, botany and ecology.
Children also learn the basics of physical science and chemistry in the science workshop.
Science concepts are often illustrated by the students' own observational drawings and model making, which reinforces three-dimensional thinking. Social Studies Social Studies at Long Ridge are a vital and dynamic part of the curriculum, linking all academic subjects. For example, when students study the Renaissance in social studies, they also learn about Shakespeare's plays in lanuguage arts, da Vinci's inventions in math and 15th century planting and harvesting techniques in science class. This approach brings the study of history and geography to life, and gives young students a broad understanding of the scope and context of a variety of cultures within the history of civilization. The arts are important elements of a Long Ridge education.