Intermediate students also serve as conflict managers to help solve problems in a calm, nonviolent environment. Safety Patrols, fifth graders, serve their school by taking responsibility to be on time for their post, mornings and afternoons. Areas that are currently being targeted for improvement include reading integrated with writing across the curriculum. Strategies have been developed by dedicated staff to offer differentiated teaching techniques to meet individual learning styles. Teachers have been responsible for collecting student work samples and discussing strategies on how to help students perform at higher levels.
Educational standards are a priority at Squires.
Squires has approximately one hundred thirty-three computer stations with internet capability. Twenty-eight of these are located in the computer lab, where carefully selected software supports identified school needs. Every classroom has at least two computers. A computer on wheels and a Smart Board have augmented the accessibility of technology in the school. Each primary student works one hour weekly on the computer while the intermediate students work several hours weekly.