Beyond Core Academics
Twice a week students have opportunities for enrichment in the areas of Music, Spanish, PE, and Art. Students may continue with Suzuki violin or choose a traditional Music class.
Service Learning Students in first through fourth grades team up in multi-grade groupings and perform service projects both on and off campus. Some share their singing talents with residents at Friends Homes and at our preschool, others decorate tote bags and fill them with books and goodies for new mothers at Women’s Hospital. Other students are part of the Odd Job Squad, which does tasks to help teachers and other staff members at NGFS.
Beginning in third grade, students have the opportunity to participate in the drama production. For one semester each year, some of the rehearsals occur during service learning time. These students serve their community by sharing their talents and entertaining both the school and greater community.