Philosophy
In the late elementary years, learning should be challenging yet still fun. Often, we see early childhood classrooms that are engaging and dynamic but suddenly, around third grade, many schools and teachers go into "seat work learning" mode. This environmental change often affects children's inspiration and desire to participate. At TNS, we provide a balance between these two extremes. We build self-esteem, independence and a love of learning while still preparing students for the rigors of middle school. We do this by keeping class sizes small and structuring the school where learning matters the most--amongst the students and teachers.