Our Academic Program Overview
Central to our academic program is our belief that to teach a child, we must recognize and care for the whole person. We must welcome the differences in background, abilities, and learning styles that each child brings to the school. There is no one right program for every child; rather each child must receive instruction at a level and in a manner that best meets his or her educational needs.
What does this mean for your child?
Every student contributes something special to our school and in turn receives something special. Whether your child is an enthusiastic, independent student or a slower paced learner in need of extra support, NVCS tailors each child’s work to maximize their success as a learner. Activities that expand on the core subject matter enhance the learning experience for the whole child.
How do we do this?
Students work in a safe environment with nurturing teachers. The teachers get to know each of our 48 students in grades K-6, making everyone feel at home at NVCS.
Students have choices and learning opportunities that are student centered. To meet the needs of the student, we must listen to the student and allow choices within a framework designed to help them master the process of learning. For example, Enrichment activities give them a variety of choices to be able to pursue their interests.
Classes and activities address students’ physical needs, emotional needs, social needs, and academic needs. Physical education, health class, environmental field trips, a healthy snack break, and recess twice a day are all designed to improve fitness levels of our students. In addition, we realize that some students learn best when involved in gross motor activities. Emotional and social needs benefit from the small, safe environment with many adults who care about each child. Taking long hikes together on field trips, joining enrichment programs with students with similar interests, participating in all-school activities are all opportunities to develop social and emotionally.
Parent involvement is important to our program. Being involved with the school enriches the school and sends the message to your son or daughter that you care about their education. From serving on the school board, to helping teach a lesson in the classroom, to helping care for our garden:
Central to our academic program is our belief that to teach a child, we must recognize and care for the whole person. We must welcome the differences in background, abilities, and learning styles that each child brings to the school. There is no one right program for every child; rather each child must receive instruction at a level and in a manner that best meets his or her educational needs.
What does this mean for your child?
Every student contributes something special to our school and in turn receives something special. Whether your child is an enthusiastic, independent student or a slower paced learner in need of extra support, NVCS tailors each child’s work to maximize their success as a learner. Activities that expand on the core subject matter enhance the learning experience for the whole child.
How do we do this?
Students work in a safe environment with nurturing teachers. The teachers get to know each of our 48 students in grades K-6, making everyone feel at home at NVCS.
Students have choices and learning opportunities that are student centered. To meet the needs of the student, we must listen to the student and allow choices within a framework designed to help them master the process of learning. For example, Enrichment activities give them a variety of choices to be able to pursue their interests.
Classes and activities address students’ physical needs, emotional needs, social needs, and academic needs. Physical education, health class, environmental field trips, a healthy snack break, and recess twice a day are all designed to improve fitness levels of our students. In addition, we realize that some students learn best when involved in gross motor activities. Emotional and social needs benefit from the small, safe environment with many adults who care about each child. Taking long hikes together on field trips, joining enrichment programs with students with similar interests, participating in all-school activities are all opportunities to develop social and emotionally.
Parent involvement is important to our program. Being involved with the school enriches the school and sends the message to your son or daughter that you care about their education. From serving on the school board, to helping teach a lesson in the classroom, to helping care for our garden:
- Our community offers enriching learning experiences.
- Our school relies on the team of teachers, students, parents, and community members to promote a healthy school climate.
- Our School Mission continues to inform our decisions and shape our school environment.