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Educational Program: Curriculum Philosophy Our highly differentiated approach to reading, writing and math education provides children with a firm foundation for their future intellectual adventures. Our teachers employ a variety of approaches to address different learning styles and build on our students' strengths. Skills instruction and practice are integrated with the study of arts and sciences to give students a rich context in which to learn. Assessment of Progress
Spruce Street School worked closely with Bonnie Campbell Hill to produce developmental continua for reading and writing. Find out more about Bonnie Campbell Hill >> In addition, the school has a series of math benchmarks for each multi-age level. These benchmarks are based on Washington State Math Standards. All three levels of benchmarks, including the ideas for at-home support can be found here. Home | Admissions | Site Map | Contact Us Copyright © 2011 Spruce Street School. All rights reserved. |
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Since
we believe that every child can learn, we neither require testing prior
to admission to Spruce Street School nor do we use standardized tests
to evaluate academic growth. A child's progress is assessed through demonstration
of competency in realistic situations from daily life and reported to
parents through qualitative narratives and continua. Annual assessment
includes two written reports, two continua, math benchmarks, reports from specialist teachers,
and two parent conferences. Teachers are available throughout the year
for additional conferences.