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Greentree Elementary provides biblically based hands-on learning that meets children’s needs and stimulates learning in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
We partner together with families, professionals, local public-school systems, and the community as we instill a love of learning to last a lifetime.
We stand without reservation on the absolutes of the Bible and interpret all of life and learning from the basis of the principles set forth in God’s Word.
These convictions provide the framework for our entire educational program.
In this framework students develop their intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social potential in ways that are unique and meaningful to them.
Academics Environment Classrooms: We keep our class sizes small to
ensure each student can fully realize their own, individualized
learning. This means students working at advanced levels can have
their needs met alongside their peers who may need their course
work differentiated to support their learning differences or
disabilities. This allows students to learn the same academic
standards for math, science, social studies, and more; all in ways
that are unique to them. Teaching Team: A dynamic teaching team
with backgrounds in education, curriculum development, special
education, reading intervention, advanced academics, social work,
and more to meet your child where they are and bring them forward
in their learning. Teachers resource each other, teach in teams,
break into small groups, and provide 1:1 learning throughout the
school day. Model Mixed-Age Cohorts: By combining ages our teachers
can focus on teaching each child according to his or her own
strengths, unlike in same-grade classrooms that often expect all
children to be at the same place at the same time regarding
ability. Younger children can learn from older children as the
older children relish the opportunity to provide leadership and
modeling for their peers. Hands-On Learning: Children are invited
to take charge of their learning, by making choices at centers and
with project -based work. This sense of "ownership" and
self-direction is the foundation for lifelong learning. It is also
an opportunity for students to show what they have learned outside
of the traditional “paper pencil” models. Curriculum: Students at
Greentree are excited to learn reasoning and mathematics, writing,
reading, socials studies, and science. While we align our
curriculum to local public-school standards, small class sizes and
dynamic teaching teams allow us to go beyond to meet the needs and
interests of our students. A two-week lesson on pollination has
turned into a month-long immersive experience including planting a
pollinator garden due to students’ interest and excitement in their
learning. We bring in local experts, work with Orton-Gillingham
reading and writing instructors, support students need for ABA and
other outside services, and collaborate with public schools as
needed to ensure the best possible education for each student. We
offer a curriculum that is hands-on and nurtures our students in a
community of faith and education that offers: - a Biblical
Worldview - a relational community - classical study and joyful
discovery - integral curriculum - experiential learning - outdoor
and nature inspired education
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