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Class Size:
14 students, 4 adults (master teacher, assistant teacher, 2 assisting parents). Adult/child ratio: 1:4.

Emphasis:
Gentle separation from parents/caretakers. Social skills (sharing, cooperating, being part of a group), outdoor play, art and music, pre-reading and math skills taught through play/integrated theme.

Specials:

Library, class trips, music, Spanish, hollow blocks time

Class Size:
16 students, 3 adults (master teacher, assistant teacher, 1 assisting parent). Adult/child ratio: 1:6.

Emphasis:
Gentle separation from parents/caretakers. Social skills (sharing, cooperating, being part of a group), outdoor play, art and music, pre-reading and math skills taught through play/integrated theme.

Specials:

Library, class trips, music, Spanish, hollow blocks time.

Class Size:
18 students, 3 adults (master teacher, assistant teacher, 1 assisting parent). Adult/child ratio: 1:6.

Emphasis:
Social education and pre-academic skills taught through play, creative arts, and integrated theme. Individualized academic program based on child’s readiness.

Specials:

Visual art, music, physical education, library, Spanish, health, class trips.


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Class Size:
18 students, 3 adults (master teacher, assistant teacher, assisting parent). Adult/child ratio: 1:6.

Core Subjects :
Math, language arts, social studies, science. (Specific disciplines are organized around thematic curriculum.) Nightly homework assigned.

Emphasis:

Academic skills, continuing development of social skills and self-confidence, independence, creative expression.

Specials:
Music, Spanish, physical education/dance, art (in-class and studio), technology, class trips, and overnight trip beginning in 2nd grade.

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Class Size:
18 students.

Core Subjects :
Math, language arts, social studies, science (themed curriculum approach continues, incorporating direct skill instruction in math, language arts, research skills, and laboratory). Children have a homeroom teacher and move to different classrooms (and teachers) for different subjects.  Nightly homework assigned.

Emphasis:

Academic skills, continuing development of social skills and self-confidence, independence, creative expression, test-taking skills.

Specials:
Music, Spanish, physical education/dance, studio art, library, technology lab, class trips, Camp Fairview, Sedge Island overnight trips.

Class Size:
18 students.

Core Subjects :
Math, language arts, social studies, science (themed curriculum approach continues, incorporating direct skill instruction in math, language arts, research skills, and laboratory science).  Children have a homeroom teacher and move to different classrooms (and teachers) for different subjects.  Nightly homework assigned..

Emphasis:

Academic skills, continuing development of social skills and self-confidence, independence, creative expression, test-taking skills. Standardized tests administered annually. Letter grades given in all academic subjects.

Specials:
Spanish, philosophy, music, physical education/dance, studio art, museum study, library, technology lab, class trips. Extensive overnight trips include Springbrook Farm, Kroka Expeditions. Eighth graders travel to Mexico to stay with Mexican host for 10 days and then host the child back home.

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