Academics

We believe that children lead the way at Booth Hill School. Students are engaged in rigorous learning each and every day in all curricular areas.  Each classroom environment is set up as a workshop community where the teachers begin by delivering instruction using core standards, before gradually releasing students into small flexible groups. In these groups, students are encouraged to be creative thinkers who use discourse to cooperatively elaborate on their learning. Teachers coach in and provide models and feedback to help guide students to reach their personal goals. Each student is encouraged to “Reach for the Stars” and push their thinking to always do their personal best. 

Through the workshop model, students become effective communicators, deep thinkers, learners, and leaders. Both formative and summative assessments aligned with the standards are naturally embedded in all curricular areas. Additionally, students are given multiple opportunities to show their understanding and mastery of skills which connect to the standards taught. Assessment data is used to drive daily instruction as well as monitor and track growth across the years. This cyclical approach across all grade levels in all curricular areas allows teachers to constantly adjust instruction and meet the individual student needs. It also helps achieve the ultimate goal of fostering lifelong leaders and learners.