An Independent Choice

Imagining an ideal school experience.

 

As an independent school, Glenelg Country School makes some assumptions about how to deliver an education for children age 2 through Grade 12. But our intentionally designed program and learning environment use those assumptions as a place to start. In this way, students thrive in unimagined and profound ways.

 

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• Small classes
  6:1 student: teacher ratio

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• Important relationships with teachers
  Teachers not only know their students well; they are role models, advisors, coaches, and friends.

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• A tight-knit supportive community
  A community united in its commitment to acting with respect and compassion elevates every voice.

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• Differentiated classroom instruction
  Teachers understand their students well and plan instruction based on different learning styles so each student can find success.

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• A range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities
  Always something new to explore and a new way to learn more about yourself.

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• Academic challenge
  Rising to your own next level every day.

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• Social and emotional learning
  Knowledge only has power if you have the social and emotional capacity to navigate new situations, and the strength to use it well.

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• Safety
  Providing an environment where the entire community feels safe and secure is a top priority.

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• Open space campus
  90 acres of beautiful and secure resources right outside the door.

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• Shared values and educational philosophy
  An unwavering focus on academic, social, and emotional growth—individually and together.

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