Our world as an interdependent and interconnected place is the basis for studies in these areas. Culture studies, famous people in history, and the democratic system are examples of themes that incorporate these concepts. In addition, social skills of cooperative learning, goal setting, and decision making are practiced throughout the curriculum. Each class spends time in the lab with the instructor weekly. In addition, each classroom has one or more computers with multimedia capacity.
Students can access information from CDs or the Internet.
They also use these classroom computers to work on projects or send classroom e-mail. Music classes are taught twice weekly. Both music theory and performance skills are practiced. Students use rhythm instruments, lap harps, and recorders. A spring concert culminates the year.