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Celebrating 28 Years
of Ethical Education


Celebrating Center School
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The Valley’s Choice for Progressive Education
Knowing Children

Since 1981

Now accepting applications for 2009-2010

*Academic Rigor
*Individualized Approach
*Social Justice Curriculum
*Integrated Arts: Visual, Dramatic & More
*Two teachers per classroom
*Social/Emotional Learning
*Multi-Age Classes
* All Day Kindergarten

Call 413-773-1700.
Schedule a visit or request an application!

71 Montague City Road,
Greenfield, MA 01301-3906
http:// www.centerschool.net

 


 

Head of School Announcement

The Greenfield Center School Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of the Center School’s new Head of School. Charlie Spencer will assume her new responsibilities in July. In the meantime, please join us in welcoming Charlie to her new place at the Center School.


Greenfield Center School
The Progressive Alternative
Greenfield Center School (GCS) is an independent day school for students in Kindergarten through Middle School (K-8). Integrating social and academic learning in every aspect of the school day, we develop strong learning communities to give area children an excellent education. The school is vibrant with enthusiastic students and dedicated teachers.

Our school emphasizes both the building of community and celebration of the individual. Classroom settings foster opportunities for creativity, problem-solving and contributing to a more just and humane world. Over a period of 2-3 months during the course of an academic year, children explore learning themes in depth, integrating the arts as well as social and ethical issues in their studies. For example, themes focused on: Boats (Primes, grades K-1), States (PUPS, grades 1-2), Sun and Light (Middles, grade 3), Fire (Upper Middles, grades 4/5), Abolition (Upper Middles, grades 5/6), and Child Labor (Uppers, grades 7-8). Students investigated multiple aspects of the subject and demonstrated understanding using a variety of expressive forms (including visual and performing arts, writing, dioramas, and verbal presentation).

Approach to Education
We advocate a developmental approach to education which understands that children grow at different rates and need to balance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual learning. We actively seek to understand ourselves, our relationships with all people, and our connection to the environment. Our educational philosophy fosters classroom communities in which children feel known, included, and self-confident enough to work hard and pursue meaningful intellectual and creative endeavors.

Our staff works within the Center School and with school districts around the nation to help create long-term educational change through staff development workshops, consultations, and the production of resource materials. The unique combination of consulting, resource development and school establishes and promotes a model in which teachers teach teachers.

Contact Information:
Jane Stephenson, Director of Admissions
Greenfield Center School
71 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301-3906
413.773.1700 (voice)
413.774.1135 (fax)
admissions@centerschool.net

 

Our Mission
Greenfield Center School integrates high quality academics with ethical decision-making to develop the skills and convictions for creating just communities.

 

"I would describe this school as a home... We provide TLC (tender loving care). And all go by one exceptional rule, which I predict everyone can follow. The Golden Rule: Treat people the way you would approve of being treated."
-a fourth grader

 

 


Click here to view exhibit of student work

The new Center School mosaic sign
is unveiled at the
25th Anniversary celebrations

May 13, 2006

Sign Unveiled!

The rain can't dampen our spirit!

photo: Donna Elwell

Page last updated: June 30, 2009

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