Program

During the first meeting together, the following components of the program were listed as essential:

• Enrolling enough children, but not too many
• Knowing that all kinds of children benefit from a small setting
• The Arts
• Emphasis on learning to think
• Take any child and help him/her become the best he/she can be
• Reading/Writing Workshop
• Fostering and valuing childhood
• Progressive philosophy
• Outdoor and natural play areas
• Stronger communication from the administration and Board of Trustees
• More transparency
• What are the "stopping points"? 5th, 6th, 8th?
• Consider promoting success with students who present differently
• Broad exposure
• Thematic learning (Winterlude)
• Vertical classes a plus (?)
• The faculty
• Nuturing atmosphere
• School culture
• Neighborhood connections
• Community Service
• Become a "green" school
• Develop a culture of philanthropy