Stillpoint School
Curriculum

Main Curriculum Highlights:

* Small class sizes are a highlight of our school
* Children are taught in both mixed age groups and
in specific Learning Levels (similar to grade levels)
* All curriculum is taught with the newest brain-friendly teaching practices
to ensure successful learning experiences for every student
* Our academics program is strong and challenging
* Arts, drama, science, and cultural themes are integrated within the curriculum
* Skill-based instruction is integrated with hands-on, discovery,
and multiple intelligences practices
* High standards are emphasized in every aspect of our program
         
Content Areas and Programs

* Mathematics: We focus on the critical Math skills determined by the newest
recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) for content
standards and best teaching practices.
* Language Arts: Literacy, grammar, and syntax are taught in a comprehensive, hands-on
method which encourages fluency, confidence, and mastery of our language.
* Reading: We emphasize a well-researched blend of whole language and phonics, teaching
students critical reading strategies and introducing students to high-quality literature.
* Writing: Our writing program allows students to create and explore many forms of writing,
including creative stories, poetry, narrative pieces, expository writing, limericks, essays,
and other specific forms and styles of writing.
* Social Studies: Our strong social studies curriculum explores geography, government, and
history, including the history of San Juan Island, Washington state, and the world.
* Science: Our program combines explorations of the world around us with scientific facts and
discoveries. We study all forms of science, from Earth sciences and physical science to
oceanography and outer space.
* Art: Stillpoint students create developmentally appropriate art pieces in our rich art program.
Art forms, artists, and styles are studied as students learn to speak the "language of art."
* Drama and Theater: We provide an enriching drama program to support our students'
creative development, self-confidence, and natural self-expression. Students are encouraged         
to participate in plays, Reader's Theater, puppet theaters, skits, and other forms of drama.
* Foreign Cultures: Our foreign cultures program is very strong, highlighting many different
cultures and focusing on each culture's language, world location, history, cultural
traditions, foods, and other important aspects of daily life. This encourages appreciation of
diversity and acceptance of differences.  
* Physical Education: We have an excellent P.E. program which emphasizes cooperation,         
active participation, lifelong fitness, and the development of gross and fine motor skills.
* Social Skills: We teach and model positive problem-solving strategies, cooperative
interactions, strategies for working together as a team, and kindness at all times.  


Stillpoint students are very well prepared
academically, socially, and emotionally
for lifelong success!