Students visit the Hupper Library and the Treat Science Center for reading, research projects, and laboratory experiences. They join Middle and Upper School students and staff for lunch in the dining room and eat together with their teachers in a specially reserved alcove. Upper School faculty and students frequently visit the Lower School to read stories and poems, to sing or act, and Lower Schoolers attend theater performances, art openings and musical concerts on campus. Students and teachers live and work together much as a family does. Each day begins with morning meeting, a time for students and teachers to share experiences and plan the day.
Students then move from task to task, focusing on common learning activities.
They read, write and collaborate throughout the day as they investigate and evaluate. A generous block of time is devoted each day to number concepts and math exercises with a focus on problem-solving and analysis. Students engage in discovery-based activities in science and social studies as they explore the world around them. They have time each day for silent reading and personal writing, and the workshop format provides an individualized approach to all activities. In addition, art, music, language activities and physical education are an integral part of the program.