In this sixth issue of the Report on Teaching and Learning, we describe our accomplishments and plans for our school. We hope this report gives you a better picture of what students are experiencing and accomplishing in our school. If you have specific questions about your child's performance or this report, please contact the school. We at the Emerson School are committed to fostering a love of learning in a caring, nurturing environment supported by the entire community so that all students achieve their fullest potential. A typical day at the Emerson School begins with teachers and students greeting each other by name.
Teachers know most of the students' names since the student population is small and stable.
As one walks around the building, he or she would be impressed by the exciting displays of student work, a clear indication that teachers hold students to extremely high standards. Within the classrooms there is a comfortable atmosphere where the buzz of busy students is evident. Lessons are planned with as much teacher-student interaction as possible. There is meaningful participation as opposed to passive receptivity. The approach to teaching and learning varies from class to class.