The pursuit of excellence in academic and social accomplishments is a continuous goal our teachers strive to instill in youngsters. Students are grouped heterogeneously with teachers focused on providing for their unique differences in aptitude and learning styles. Multi-age grouping is an alternative strategy to both recognize learning as a continuum and to balance teacher loads. Class sizes average 19 students in kindergarten with grades 1-4 at 23 students.
Progress is reported both in narrative form and through formal conferences.
The elementary schools endeavor to offer A balanced program of skills teaching with process-oriented instruction in the core areas of language arts, math, the sciences, and social studies. Instruction in the visual and performing arts, health and physical education, and the environment are essential elements of the elementary program. Classroom programming includes thematic and interdisciplinary approaches. Students are often involved in projects and hands-on activities. School personnel try to balance high expectations for learning with classroom environments that encourage choice, risk-taking, and cooperation.