Elementary

Montessori materials, along with timelines and impressionistic charts, are used to introduce new concepts. As they age, students continue working to build knowledge and master academic skills in all subject areas of the curriculum as they progress on the path to independence and responsibility. Mathematics, language, geography, history, and the cultural subjects are presented in such a manner that the reasoning mind and imagination of the elementary student are actively engaged.  Academics are supported throughout the week by specialists who teach Spanish, art, and music.

The students’ growing interest in society and their role in the bigger world are met through "Going Out" trips outside of the classroom environment and community service work both on- and off-campus. These trips and service projects become more frequent as students mature during the elementary program. As this growth occurs, Montessori materials and lessons related to the unity of the universe and the relationship of all things continue to play a key role, and students move in their education toward the abstraction of concepts.

The elementary environment is designed to meet the child’s growing social interest and provides opportunities for both individual and group work. The Waypoint Elementary Program is designed to encourage exploration, research, collaboration, and sharing. Developing independent, responsible, and capable young people, with an excitement about life and learning, is the primary goal of the elementary environments at Waypoint.

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