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What We Believe What Makes Us Different
"We believe that the teacher MUST know & care about the learner. It is the teachers job to find out the learning style and interests of the students.
...they must find out what the learner CAN do."
What Makes Us Different?

Professionalism and research

  • International research completed in Italy  
  • Excellent teacher to student ratios
  • Highly qualified teachers
  • Extensive and ongoing training for every teacher

Experiences for children

  • Numerous field trips
  • Well-rounded experiences including: painting, sculpting, cooking, music, science, pre-reading and math, dance, karate, foreign language, and other exploratory activities (Dance or karate scheduled weekly with outside professional)
  • Relationships with teachers including a home visit before school begins

Parent Involvement

  • Ongoing communication with teachers: frequent newsletters, e-mails, phone calls
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences twice a year 
  • Photographs in lobby and classrooms to show students’ learning and growth
  • Frequent opportunities to be involved in class activities
  • Family Nights (ex: Milk and Cookies Reading Night, Go Green! Family Night, Art Show) as well as Parent Information Sessions

Environment

  • Observation room for parents
  • Lobby with fireplace and comfortable area to socialize with other families
  • Many windows for natural light and plants to create homelike setting
  • Art gallery in foyer displaying children's creative art

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Sioux Falls, SD 57108