We believe that reading should be taught using a combination of whole language and phonics. Children need to have a strong foundation of skills along with understanding what they are reading.
Established: 2005
Mascot: Terrier
Mascot Name: Mr. Hunter MacLyndon
Motto: The Future Is Our Priority
School Colors: Blue & Gold
School Years Completed: 4
Accreditation: SACS-CASI
Enrollment for 2010-11: 80
Students/Classroom: avg. 12
Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:12
Adult to Student Ratio: 1:8
Student to Computer Ratio: 2:1
Stanford 10: Top 10% in the Nation
Curriculum: College Preparatory
Text: Harcourt National Version
Language Arts: Trilingual
Languages: English, Mandarin, Spanish
Fine Arts: Yes
Music: Yes
Fitness: Yes
Extra-curricular Activities: Yes Admissions Testing: Yes
Acceptance Rate: 82%
September 1 Cutoff: No
Future Grade Offering: K - 12
Grades Offered in '10-'11: Pre-K - 4th Schedule: Similar to High School
Periods per Day: 8
School Days: 180 After-school Care: 3-4:30PM
Summer Camp: No
