Program
Elementary School
Customized Learning
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We plan our lessons and activities to meet each child's strengths and needs.
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We communicate often with parents to identify growth and plan next steps.
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Children learn to manage their learning and gain self-confidence.
Challenging Lessons
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We plan for the right balance of rigorous learning and good fun.
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We teach with an inquiry-based approach. Children learn to ask questions, find answers, and think critically.
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Children learn to read and write well.
Small Groups
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We separate the children into small groups of 2 to 8 for focused learning activities.
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The teacher works with each small group independently.
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The children may get the same work or different work, depending on their ability and interests.
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In this way, the children learn concepts quickly and internalize them deeply.
Hands-on Activities
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For math, at all ages levels, we use hands-on tools, games, and projects, so children can process how math works.
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In science, we do experiments first, so the children can discover the properties of science for themselves.
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Children learn and remember everything better when they are active.
Advanced Math Options
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From kindergarten through fifth grade, we do at least 50 minutes of math per day.
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All children have the opportunity to work at math on-level or above level.
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Advanced students may work in a high group in their classroom, or they may work with the children in the next grade up.
S.T.E.A.M.
EXPLORE . COLLABORATE . CREATE.
Our S.T.E.A.M. program encourages critical thinking, promotes teamwork, and supports self-discovery.
NWEA
Standardized Testing
At Eagle Creek, every K-5 grade level scores well above the national average on the NWEA standardized tests.
Communication
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Our teachers and families use Seesaw to share messages, photos, videos, schoolwork, and assessments.
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Children in the upper grades also use Google Classroom to receive and turn in assignments, and their parents have access.
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Teachers share progress updates every few weeks.
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We have parent conferences 3 times per year.
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We write report cards 4 times per year.
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K-5 children take the NWEA standardized test 2 times per year. It must be taken in person.
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