Summers-Knoll School
Summers-Knoll School is a small, independent elementary school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school primarily focuses on child-centered education for gifted children. The school's mission is to 'enable bright, creative, and gifted children to realize their unique academic, social, and emotional potential in a beautiful, loving setting'.
Summers-Knoll is nut free, and is a Certified Michigan Green School.
Curriculum and Programs
The Summers-Knoll curriculum encompasses education in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, technology/computers, French, Latin, art, music, and physical education. In addition to a range of exploratory math, the Singapore Math curriculum is used. Music is taught through Orff and Kodaly methods. Community service is integrated into programs. Emphasis is placed on the unique educational journey of each individual child through creativity and exploration.
The curriculum operates through interdisciplinary monthly themes and an Extension Block program of elective classes.
Assessments
Summers-Knoll uses a portfolio-based assessment system based on the Work Sampling System. Narrative reports and formal and informal parent-teacher conferences are incorporated into assessments.
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References
- Ann Arbor News: 1