The arts, including painting, watercolor, illustration, ceramics and art appreciation, are emphasized year-round.
Music
Group, ensemble and private instrumental music lessons (recorder, violin and/or cello) are integrated into the weekly curriculum for all students. Vocal music and percussion are also offered.
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for samples of student work
Poetry and creative writing are cultivated year-round. Students' work has been honored in the River of Words poetry competitions in four of the past five years.
Handwork & Woodworking
Students are trained in handwork (knitting and sewing) and woodworking by inspiring teachers in each of the crafts.
Drama
Annually, each class performs an ambitious theatrical production that embodies themes of their current curriculum.
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
In all Grades - Vocal and instrumental music, foreign languages, handwork, language arts and reading, mathematics, painting, modeling, music, eurythmy, drama, form drawing, calligraphy, gardening and ecology.
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Field Trips
Each class ventures beyond the familiarity of home with an annual Class Trip, tied to the year's curriculum. Students have traveled to Yosemite, Death Valley, and Gold Country, as well as to working farms, ropes courses, and river trips.
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