Primary I students stay with the same teacher for two years. Parents have their choice of enrolling their child in either a standard or multi-age classroom. Underscoring the school's belief that all adults within the school are responsible for assisting all children in their learning, instructional teaming and inclusion for special education services are standard procedures for all grade levels. Curriculum, K-5, is based on the Virginia Standards of Learning and is approached from an integrated, interdisciplinary focus. Language Arts instruction incorporates phonics, good literature, word study, sight vocabulary, oral language, and the writing process.
Math manipulatives assist students in developing mathematical concepts and thinking.
Problem solving and application of skills are stressed in both the math and science programs. Social Studies focuses on social, geographical, and political influences on our world as well as specific events and people who have influenced our heritage. Students have meaningful and extensive portfolios indicating their achievement. All grade levels use multiple instruments to assess student performance in a subject area or on certain objectives. In addition, Positive Discipline, class meetings, and conflict mediation strategies are employed to help students assume more responsibility for their own actions and to solve problems peacefully.