The Compass School

Description

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Learning is a journey we make together. At the Compass School we appreciate that the paths chosen differ for each child. We are dedicated to providing support respectful encouragement and imaginative tools that help children reach their own exciting destinations of discovery. Our vision extends beyond providing a unique environment for learning. We present a rich provocative curriculum integrating a variety of traditional disciplines around real-world projects of general interest. Two directors manage the school’s programs to ensure equal emphasis is given to our curriculum and to the administrative responsibilities that support our school community.

Teaching Philosophy

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We offer a project-based approach, inspired by the Reggio method of educating the very young.Developed in Italy, this method respects the innate ability of children to explore and learn from the world around them. Our curriculum is child-centered,in that students' interests and curiosity play a critical role in our lesson planning. Teachers collaborate, and design lesson plans that focus on what children are interested in while making sure to cover all disciplines in the course of their exploration, from math to science to music, art drama and language. We feel this approach teaches children to explore topics in great detail and better equips them to become life-long learners who enjoy the educational process.