Swan School Classrooms
The Discoverers (Preschool)
The Discoverers Classroom (Preschool) is dedicated to making each child’s first school experience an exciting, magical journey. This class for 3 and 4 year olds follows a thematic approach that helps new learners focus their attention while joyfully laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Loida Robles Santana, Teacher
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The Explorers (Grades K-1)
Students entering the Explorers Classroom focus on learning about the world around them through exploration of nature, their families and the community. Hands-on math and a language-rich environment build academic skills and social skills, while the many opportunities for music, drama, art, cooking, gardening, sewing and Spanish language exploration keep learning fun.
Marcy Stewart, Teacher
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The Navigators (Grades 2-3)
Navigators continue their journey with reading and writing workshops, focused interactive math and science investigations, and a continued examination of community networks with visits to key services and businesses. Learning to care for others, be safe and take care of the environment are taught and practiced in the classroom. Navigators also enjoy sewing, cooking, organic gardening, Spanish, violin, choir and much more. A yearly 3-day trip to the Olympic Park Institute is one of the highlights.
Karen Akins, Teacher
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The Adventurers (Grades 4 – 6)
The Adventurers delve into learning through project-based, thematic curriculum. Field-based learning opportunities include study at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, IslandWood, and Centrum’s Water World, as well service projects like the Quimper Wildlife Corridor project with Jefferson Land Trust. With a laptop computer for each student, the Adventurers use the world as their classroom, gaining research and communication skills as well as technological fluency.
Russ Yates, Teacher
