THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THE GIFT OF TIME. THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL 14 Greenwood Lane Putney, Vermont _Tel:

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1 The Greenwood School THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THE GIFT OF TIME THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL 14 Greenwood Lane Putney, Vermont _Tel:

2 THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM The Greenwood High School Curriculum Commitment to each individual s strengths and needs 20% increase in number of class offerings Increased flexibility in core program Depth of focus Test-taking and grades Our curriculum has been reviewed and we have received full accreditation as a high school through grade 12 by: The State of Vermont The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)! SAT and ACT Prep High school within and without walls

3 THE CORE ACADEMIC PROGRAM 2-4 Years of Language Tutorial 4 Years of Mathematics 3 Years of Social Studies 3 Years of Science Direct, explicit, multi-sensory instruction focused on decoding and encoding skills development 4 Years of Writing / Language Arts Fundamentals of essay writing, research writing and response to literature Elective courses in World Literature, Drama, Shakespeare, Modern Literature Foundations of Math Level I: Number Sense and number conceptualization; basic operations; math facts development Level II: Multi-digit operations; intro part-to-whole; facts mastery; geometry Level III: Pre-Algebra; part-to-whole mastery; intro to data analysis; 3d geometry; intro to variability Advanced Math Level IV: Algebra I Level V: Geometry, Algebra II in advanced math topics and consumer math World History Geography, Cultures & Religions; Timeline of World History; Economic and Political Systems US History Exploration, US Colonies and Revolution; Western Expansion, US Civil War & Reconstruction; Industrial Revolution, Immigration and WWI; Depression and WWII; Post-War to Present; US Government and Politics Modern World History, Cultural Studies, Economics, Rising Powers China, India; US Legal System Core Curriculum Physics Astronomy Biology Anatomy Chemistry Environmental Studies Senior research project with an emphasis on application of the scientific method

4 2 years of Physical Education 1/2 year of Health Education Social Pragmatics Morning exercise Integration with occupational therapy Athletics: soccer, basketball, baseball Outdoor education Alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse Nutrition and Exercise Sexual health and reproduction First Aid and CPR Mental health Perspective taking Verbal and nonverbal communication Identifying and understanding feelings Emotional regulation Conflict resolution Advanced Pragmatics Intercultural Communication; Gender Studies; Social Identity; College Stereotypes and gender norms Self advocacy Healthy relationships Application in areas of Leadership Peer mediator; COSA /RJ Participant; Service Learning; Putney Corps; Connect Junior Leader

5 THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM Visual Art Music Village Art I Foundations in drawing, painting, printing and sculpture, Art appreciation Survey in art history Exploration of art and culture Art II Drawing and print making Painting and color theory Sculpture Visiting artist master classes Art history Exploration of careers in art Portfolio for college placement Individual long-term projects Individual art show Digital Art and Video Exploration of digital storytelling through video and photography Level One Group percussion Musical cultural literacy Instrument study Composition Improvisation Introduction to ensemble Advanced Rock Band Level I Basic woodworking; drawing and planning; marking; cutting; assembly; tool use; independence and safety Level II More advanced woodworking; increased competence in Level I skills; increased use of power tools; wider depth of projects and materials; building trade skills development Level III Art III Individual studio projects tailored to each student Internships with artists and craftspeople Wood, metal and stone studio; master classes and Internships

6 HIGH SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS EXTRACURRICULAR ENRICHMENT RESIDENTIAL LIFE Local Internships Outdoor Leadership Team Weekend Life Dorm Life Rods Mobile (auto mechanics) Putney Food Shelf Putney Corps Partnerships with local musicians, craftspeople and artists Windham Regional Career Center Culinary Arts Forestry and Agricultural Land Management Electronics Robotics Filmmaking and Editing Landmark College and Vermont Community College On-line learning options Afternoons and weekends Skill building Sports Soccer, baseball, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, golf, cross-country Clubs Cooking Yearbook Yoga / Meditation Model making Student Certification Programs First Aid Driver Education Lifeguard Outdoor Skills: canoe, belay, wilderness first aid Increased co-educational experiences More local off-campus time (town trips, partnerships with local teen organizations, Actor s Theatre, Insight Photography, Teen Center) City trips to Boston, Northampton, Burlington, Albany Cultural enrichment (museums, sporting events, concerts) Outdoor leadership trips Internships and community service Cooking classes Increased independence Life-skills coaching to foster independence Dorm leadership / dorm perfects Later lights-out and wake-up on weekends Fridge / snacks / drinks in dorm Evening wellness classes

7 The Greenwood School TRANSITION Building Self Knowledge Core Life Competencies Transition Planning Personal Learning Profile Personal finances Begins the summer after 10th grade How I Learn: Cognitive abilities and executive function Resume development and job applications Family, student, Greenwood Transition Director Emotional skills Interviewing skills External experts for post-secondary search Physical skills Grocery shopping, cooking and laundry Social skills Internal support throughout the college application process