Weekly art classes allow students to explore the many facets of this area, providing an understanding of the significant role art has played in the expression of ideas throughout history. Through weekly classes, students learn the basics of music theory, develop music appreciation and study great composers and their works. There are numerous opportunities for students to sing as a part of the class and as a part of school-wide musical programs. Physical education is a sequence of developmental experiences in which children learn through movement. Each class has access to the library.
Students read, check out books and receive instruction in library usage.
Central to the classroom atmosphere is moral focus. Each month, a different character quality is emphasized. Teachers discuss this quality with students, model it and encourage students to demonstrate it. The moral focus is integrated with subject matter to make it as relevant to daily living as possible. The character qualities chosen each month are based on the Greek Cardinal Virtues of justice, temperance, prudence, and fortitude.