The staff is committed to working closely with parents and community members. All classrooms are self-contained. Teachers meet in grade-level teams to coordinate the curriculum and schedules of resource and support personnel. Classes are organized in heterogeneous groupings that allow students to work at specific skill levels in reading and math. Based on the integrated language arts approach, reading is taught through the use of children's literature, the development of phonemic awareness, Big Books, and trade books.
Fundamental program is used to inspire reading in all grades.
Mathematics instruction focuses on developing number concepts, problem solving, and computational skills. A school-business partnership with EDS and George Mason University enhances our opportunities and provides support to the instructional program. Increasing use of technology is evidenced throughout the curriculum. The entire staff strives to meet the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of the preschool handicapped, learning disabled, non-English speaking, and general education learners. Many cultures and nationalities enrich the diverse student population.