What makes our Primary School unique? • Two full-time highly qualified early childhood educators in every classroom • Dedicated building designed specifically for children ages 3-6, with every classroom opening directly to the Primary School playground • Full-time counselor on staff dedicated to the Primary School to support students and teachers and work with families and individual students on social and emotional development • Orton-Gillingham trained teachers use this approach to teach phonemic awareness, as well as early reading and writing skills
“At Walker, we focus on the whole child. Primary School is not just about academics but about ensuring students develop the skills they need for a solid foundation that will set them up for success throughout their lives. The Walker Primary School provides a supportive, nurturing environment for students to thrive and a team that truly cares about their students as individuals.”
• Mathematics program based on Singapore Math strategies moving from concrete to abstract concepts • Thoughtfully structured schedule including small group instruction, co-curricular classes, recess and multiple brain breaks throughout the day • Primary School library filled with carefully curated age-appropriate books • After-school clubs and activities including dance, karate, tennis, cooking classes, yoga and STEM activities available to all students • Beginning in Early Learners, students are introduced to the Spanish language and culture • Coding and robotics programs starting in Pre-Kindergarten • Early care 7-7:25 a.m. and a robust Extended Day Program (EDP) 2:30-6 p.m.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Jessica Waugh, Head of Primary School