Many of the world's greatest thinkers, artists, scientists and humanitarians have received their ideas and inspirations from the natural world. To give children and in particular urban children an opportunity to learn from the natural world, we must provide them with real life experiences including playing in, working in and learning in the natural world. Students, applying to Sunnyside Environmental School, should understand that part of their week will be spent learning outdoors. Sunnyside Environmental School is also committed to creating a strong community where all people take collective responsibility for the good of all its members. There is a strong emphasis on democratic decision making, service-learning and cooperative learning. Students solve real world problems and often use the arts to demonstrate knowledge of academic learning.

Students widhing to attend Sunnyside Environmental School must fill out a PPS School Choice from. Forms for the 2004 - 2005 school year must arrive at the PPS offices by March 19, 2004. Parents and students are required to sign a Statement of Understanding, which must be turned in at teh school office.

Families are encouraged to find out about the school and to submit an application if their child's learning style fits the philosophy and academic goals of Sunnyside Environmental School. The best way to find out more about Sunnyside Environmental School is to attend the Open House for new students. The Winter cirriculum festival id held in early December or interested persons can attend a morning meetings at 8:45 am on Friday mornings. The dates and times for the Open House and Curriculum Festival can be found in the PPS School Catalog or by calling Sunnyside Environmental School. Stop by the school to pick up an Application and the Appication for Student Transfer applications.

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