Students are encouraged to be active, motivated, creative learners who develop basic skills while working in varied groupings which are developed with learner objectives in mind. The Basic School serves the whole child, recognizing that a student's physical, social, and emotional well-being relates to learning. Many resources, including media, technology, neighborhoods, and the broader community are used to enrich teaching, extend the classroom, and allow students to engage in self-directed learning. Health and counseling services that support children and their families are made available by the school as needed through referral services. The Basic School is committed to incorporating, cultivating and modeling responsible conduct by emphasizing the importance of personal and civic responsibility.
Student evaluation is a continuous process, woven into the curriculum.
Assessment of core knowledge and basic skills are integrated into instruction. Throughout the course of a unit, teachers and students will evaluate learning through observation, portfolios self-assessments, demonstrations, and parent and student observations.