The outdoor playground is fenced and particularly well-equipped to encourage gross motor activities. The Columbia Public School calendar is followed as closely as possible. Each session consists of a combination of guided free play and more structured activities. Time is allowed daily for individual sharing, snack, music, stories and language. Other activities are planned to enhance fine and gross motor development, and to provide experiences in the areas of art and science.
Emphasis is placed on social and emotional development and in learning through cooperative play.
Parent Involvement SWPS is parent owned and operated. The management of the affairs of SWPS is conducted by a 14-member Parent Board. The Board is elected annually and meets monthly. We are pleased to have Sharen Garrett as our head teacher. She earned an AA degree in liberal arts in 1966, and has worked in early childhood education since that time.