Broadening Perspectives and Nurturing the Spirit

 

Grade

Level

Community

Academics

More Than Core

Building Independence

Preschool

A Child's Garden

Thriving in a Group Setting

School Readiness: Work & Play

Hands-On Discovery, Arts, PE, & Spanish

Separating from Home & Connecting to School

           

Kindergarten

Sunrise


Learning to Learn Together

 

Developmentally Appropriate Challenges

Arts, PE, Spanish, & Service Learning

Managing Your Belongings, Learning to Problem Solve

           

First and Second Grade

Rainbow

A Learning Community

Experiential Learning through Thematic Units

Arts, PE, Spanish, Service Learning, & Rock Our World

Learning Time Management through Top Priorities

           

Third and Fourth Grade

Horizon

A Learning Community

Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom

Violin Instruction, Arts, PE, Spanish, Service Learning, & Drama

Building Self-Reliance: Fall Trips & Spring Capstone Trips

           

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Galaxy

The Strength of Community

Critical Thinking & Learning Beyond the Classroom

Violin Instruction, Arts, Athletics, Spanish, Service Learning, & Drama

Encouraging Independence: Fall Trips & Spring Capstone Trips

           

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Middle School

Individuals & The Strength of Community

Intellectual Risk-Taking & Learning Beyond the Classroom

Violin & Guitar Instruction, Arts, Athletics, Spanish, Service Learning, & Drama

Expecting Responsibility: Fall Trips & Spring Capstone Trips

           

Ninth and Tenth Grade

Upper School

Collaboration & Community

Intellectual Agility, Collaboration, & Analysis: A Broader Perspective

Guitar & Drum Instruction, Arts, Athletics, Spanish,   Service Learning, & Activities

Active Civil Engagement & Leadership

           

Eleventh and Twelth Grade

Upper School

Capable 21st Century Citizens

Deeper Inquiry, Initiative & Entrepreneurship: Real World Engagement

Guitar & Drum Instruction, Arts,  Athletics, Spanish, Service Learning, & Ac tivities

Engaged, Productive Citizens: Friends Ready to Engage the World

 

New Garden Friends School seeks to be an inclusive, innovative educational community guided by Quaker beliefs and committed to honoring and developing each person's gifts.