Program and Philosophy Program and Philosophy Guided by the Quaker values of equality, community, simplicity, and harmony, teachers encourage personal responsibility in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
Silent reflection plays a central role in school life.
The educational program develops thinking skills and conceptual understanding that will enable students to continue learning throughout their lives. Teachers set high expectations for learning that are responsive to individual needs and differences. An emphasis on basic skills spirals through the curriculum to help students gain the tools needed for success in life. The language literacy program develops a broad range of research and communication skills, as well as a love for literature. Cooperative problem-solving experiences in math foster conceptual reasoning.