Curriculum
The curriculum at The Cornerstone School can best be described as progressive, challenging, focused on the "whole child" and developmentally appropriate.
In our classrooms you will find:
An emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, experiential learning
Opportunities where curriculum is integrated and presented as thematic units
A strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
Opportunities for group work and the development of social skills
Understanding and action using the goals of learning as opposed to rote memorization
Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
Education for social responsibility and democracy
Integration of community service and service learning projects into the daily curriculum . A selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society
Varied learning resources used in addition to textbooks
An emphasis on life-long learning and social skills
Assessment by varied means, including an evaluation of child’s projects and productions
Curriculum based the standards set by the various National Subject associations. A learning environment designed with the intention for each student to develop into an independent self directed learner and critical thinker who can problem solve confidently, assertively, collaboratively and respectfully.
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