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| PHILOSOPHY | |
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The Shaker Lane School, serving grades Early Childhood through Grade Two, is the critical first stage of a child’s educational
experience in the Littleton school community. As such, our primary goal is to provide a secure, inviting, success-oriented
environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of the whole child at his or her level of development.
We believe in challenging every child and providing them with the opportunity and encouragement to reach the next stage in their
academic development. In addition to encouraging optimum academic achievement, this supportive atmosphere also advocates
human values that develop social awareness and mutual respect in our global society.
To support every child’s quest for knowledge, our curriculum, founded on sound educational research, is developmentally appropriate and based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. We believe that a hands-on, interdisciplinary instructional approach is essential in fostering a life-long love of learning. Additionally, we know that the high standards of accomplishment we set for the children must be matched by the high expectations we establish for ourselves. Finally, we strive to provide each child the opportunity to interact positively with peers and adults, to respect and share ideas, and to develop a positive self-esteem. The interdependence of students, parents, teachers, and community is essential for the achievement of educational excellence in our child-centered school. We maintain an open-mind, open door, and open heart spirit at the Shaker Lane School. |
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