Wellness Seminars
Substance Abuse Prevention The seventh grade Wellness and Life Skills program focuses on substance abuse prevention and is taught in two week-long seminars. The nationally-recognized Project ALERT Program is used, which includes both factual content about abused substances and strategies for making healthy choices and resisting negative social pressures. The goal of Project ALERT is…
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In the Middle School, we recognize the unique challenges facing students in early adolescence and the importance of developing impactful, trusting relationships and a climate of physical, emotional and intellectual safety. Our Advisory Program fosters a sense of belonging and personal development for each student while building a community within the advisory group. Each student…
Read MoreSpecialist Teachers
Specialist teachers include faculty who teach art, computer science, library, music, physical education, movement and Spanish. Because this group teaches students for multiple years, they have a deep knowledge of the developmental, social and academic growth of each student. These in-depth perspectives enable each specialist teacher to quickly understand and build upon students’ learning from…
Read MoreHomeroom Teachers
Homeroom teachers are involved in all aspects of students’ lives at school and are strong advocates for each child. Their role is to nurture and support each student’s social, emotional, academic and physical growth. During the first six weeks of school, the homeroom teacher takes time to get to know each student and to establish…
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Responsive Classroom is a research- and evidence-based approach to elementary education that leads to greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement and improved school climate. The program emphasizes teaching students to take care of themselves, each other and the school environment so everyone can learn according to his/her best. There is also a strong emphasis on…
Read MoreLearning Center
In the Lower School, the Learning Center addresses emerging learning differences for students in JK through sixth grade. Learning specialists work with students both in their classrooms and in small groups in the Learning Center. The amount of support provided is tailored to the needs of each student. Close collaboration with homeroom teachers and specials…
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In the Middle School, the Learning Center supports students with documented learning differences. The program provides support to students in academics, organization and time management, and parallels the developmental growth that occurs during these crucial years. Communication with the learning specialists, teachers, counselors and parents is ongoing during the Middle School years to ensure success…
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