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A school
wide understanding of developmental practices that reflect a knowledge
and appreciation of a child's unique developmental needs.
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Participation
in thematic units of instruction including the use of Storyline at
all grade levels.
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Building
a caring and responsible community through service learning.
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The incorporation
of thematic gardens into a schoolyard habitat, which serves as a "living
classroom".
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Use of
local parks and green spaces for core academic instruction.
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Authentic instructions
in AMerican Sign Language in the K - 5 classrooms. A choice of Spanish
or American Sign Language in the middle school grades.
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Art that is infused
into all areas of the curriculum as a means of self expression, communication
and academic skill building; a curriculum that is rich in visual arts,
song, world music and dance.
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Buddy relationships
between the middle and elementary classrooms.
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A learning environment
in which all members foster and take responsibility for a safe and
respectful climate that is conducive to academic and personal excellence.
- Teaching
of sustainable practices; the development of knowledge regarding how
our daily practices impact our city and the rest of the world.
Copyright
2002 - 2004 by The Environmental School
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Updated on
Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:36
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Sarah Taylor shtaylor@pps.k12.or.us with comments on this Web site.
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