Keystones

At The Raleigh School children love to learn, discover and grow.

  • learning is active, collaborative, and hands-on
  • inquiry based investigations encourage exploration and discovery
  • critical thinking is emphasized
  • basic skills are taught and practiced
  • expectations for students’ performance are high but not uniform
  • learning is extended according to children’s interests and abilities
  • intrinsic motivation is nurtured
  • knowledge and skills are shared and demonstrated within multiple contexts
  • feedback is authentic, constructive, and informative
  • progress reports are informative and do not rely on traditional grades
  • the school experience is relevant, interesting, and fun
  • students are encouraged to do their best work and to develop internal standards for quality work
  • teachers are knowledgeable, talented and committed to education

At The Raleigh School, the social and emotional development of children is valued.

  • teachers care for and nurture children
  • each child is known and valued as an important individual within the community
  • teachers have an inherent trust and respect for children and actively engage children in the learning process
  • each child is encouraged to be a good community member and is given many opportunities to develop positive communication and conflict resolution skills
  • the curriculum includes education in social skills to promote cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy and self-control

The Raleigh School community as a whole, and each of its parts, is respectful, cohesive, and emotionally connected.

  • adults and children practice mutual respect
  • adults have a high sense of personal ethics and responsibility to the community
  • faculty and staff recognize and value parents as partners in the education process
  • parents’ strong commitment and active contribution to the school promotes a supportive culture for success
  • the school community provides a foundation for life-long friendships among children and adults

The Raleigh School’s physical environment is designed to enhance the performance and well being of students and faculty.

  • village like campus: green and non-institutional
  • indoor and outdoor learning environments
  • large, bright, attractive classrooms specifically designed to optimize learning
  • classrooms arranged to encourage active, hands-on, cooperative learning
  • facilities for administration, library, physical education, art, music and language