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CURRICULUM

Every child deserves to be acknowledged as a unique, growing individual. The years of early childhood and adolescence can be vastly enriched by a school where the students are treated with dignity, given a sense of safety, inspired, and stimulated to learn. Such an environment will encourage and equip them to realize their natural potential and become conscientious members of the world community.

"A child is mysterious and powerful, and contains within himself the secret of human nature."
- Maria Montessori

We believe that a school, like the growing child, must be alive and constantly evolving. At Oneness-Family, we are committed to continually improving our programs, expanding our knowledge, and incorporating the best new ideas into our class offerings.

As part of his ongoing efforts to revitalize the meaning and relevance of education, Mr. Kutt recently co-authored and published America's Heroes and You. This classroom booklet introduces the lives of such exceptional Americans as Sojourner Truth, Henry David Thoreau, and Cesar Chavez, inviting students to find and cultivate their own highest qualities.

ACADEMY: EXPLORING THE WORLD

In Academy, we strive to make learning fun, and meaningful, so that students will become self-motivated learners. They study the traditional academic subjects through hands-on materials, classroom presentations, specialist instructors, and frequent field trips. While giving consideration to the students' individual learning styles and particular interests, teachers impart an understanding of how the different subjects are related to each other and applied in the real world. In a colorful, competition-free arena, each student is challenged to reach his or her own potential.

SELF-DISCOVERY: LEARNING ABOUT OURSELVES

Self-Discovery helps students move toward greater awareness and mastery of themselves. Within the arts, athletics, lively discussions, and self-reflection they develop their imagination and individuality. Participation in these activities strengthens their self-esteem, cooperation skills, and creative courage. Self-Discovery opens their conscious minds to new experiences and to their own potential.

MANIFESTATION: THE FRUITS OF LEARNING

Manifestation is the focused expression of the students' work in Academy and Self-Discovery. Performances, field projects, classroom displays, school fairs, and outreach programs are some of the many ways they use their skills, energy, and insights.

The students gain a sense of competence and achievement, and learn to see themselves as valuable contributors to the community.

... AND MORE!

Nature and out-of-classroom activities play an important role at the Oneness-Family School. Frequent field trips make use of the abundant natural and cultural resources of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We are committed to making time for physical fitness and relaxation, as essential parts of all-around well-being. Weather permitting, faculty and students are outdoors every day, taking part in non-competitive sports and athletic games - or just having fun. All of the classes give daily time to centering activities such as yoga and silent reflection.

Importance is placed on interaction between the different age levels at the school. Older students learn through teaching and assisting younger children at work and in their play. The younger students benefit, both in their learning and in their self-esteem, from the attentions of the older students.

THE KEYS:

Learn more about our curriculum by attending one of our frequent Open Houses.