| Explorer Class |
The Explorer Class is a flexibly organized multi-aged group including
children from 3rd through 6th grade. Over the last thirteen years since
the school was started, the teachers and children have built a strong,
close-knit learning community where every child gets to shine.
The students work with the same teachers from year to year; this
continuity gives them the security to undertake new and ambitious
learning challenges right from the first day of school. We strongly
emphasize respect for self, others and the school environment by
teaching skills such as public speaking, listening, teamwork, and group
problem solving. Students meet high standards for taking responsibility for
schoolwork and personal conduct.
Our curriculum is organized around the same Washington State Essential
Learning Requirements as public schools, but the traditional subjects are
integrated with art, music, drama and outdoor education to keep learning
exciting and meaningful. Teachers balance hands-on activities with work
periods requiring quiet attention. Students who have moved from Five
Acre to the public system have been very successful.
At Five Acre, we truly practice individualized learning. In each subject
area the students work at their appropriate skill level. Children who learn
more slowly continue to see themselves as successful students and with
time reach high levels of achievement. Fast learners can blossom at their
natural pace without having to wait for others to catch up. For many
activities, students from all levels work together, pooling their special
talents to create marvelous results.
children from 3rd through 6th grade. Over the last thirteen years since
the school was started, the teachers and children have built a strong,
close-knit learning community where every child gets to shine.
The students work with the same teachers from year to year; this
continuity gives them the security to undertake new and ambitious
learning challenges right from the first day of school. We strongly
emphasize respect for self, others and the school environment by
teaching skills such as public speaking, listening, teamwork, and group
problem solving. Students meet high standards for taking responsibility for
schoolwork and personal conduct.
Our curriculum is organized around the same Washington State Essential
Learning Requirements as public schools, but the traditional subjects are
integrated with art, music, drama and outdoor education to keep learning
exciting and meaningful. Teachers balance hands-on activities with work
periods requiring quiet attention. Students who have moved from Five
Acre to the public system have been very successful.
At Five Acre, we truly practice individualized learning. In each subject
area the students work at their appropriate skill level. Children who learn
more slowly continue to see themselves as successful students and with
time reach high levels of achievement. Fast learners can blossom at their
natural pace without having to wait for others to catch up. For many
activities, students from all levels work together, pooling their special
talents to create marvelous results.
FIVE ACRE SCHOOL
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