Curriculum:
The Arts
Activities
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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.

Poetry - click 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.

For information on media use philosophy please read the following article:
"Effects of TV" by Karen Rivers
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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