Day in the Life
Every day at Elm blends academic rigor with collaboration, creativity, and leadership. Students move between whole-group instruction and targeted small-group learning, dive into meaningful projects, lead discussions, and reflect on their growth. It’s a school day designed to challenge, support, and inspire.
7:45 - 8:15AM
Elementary Start Strong: Morning Circle builds community, celebrates students, and sets a positive tone for the day.
Middle Start Strong: Crew builds lasting relationships and belonging; crews stay together throughout all middle school years.
Middle Start Strong: Crew builds lasting relationships and belonging; crews stay together throughout all middle school years.
8:00 - 9:00AM
Elementary Reading Workshop: Small-group reading instruction tailored to each student’s level, building skills, confidence, and growth.
Middle ELA: Students analyze texts, debate ideas, and write with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Middle ELA: Students analyze texts, debate ideas, and write with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
9:00 - 10:00AM
Elementary STEM Lab: Hands-on science and engineering challenges spark curiosity while building strong foundations in scientific thinking and method.
Middle Science: Project-based science driven by inquiry, experimentation, and real-world problem solving.
Middle Science: Project-based science driven by inquiry, experimentation, and real-world problem solving.
10:00 - 11:00AM
Elementary Math Workshop: Targeted small-group math ensures students build foundational knowledge and deep conceptual understanding.
Middle Math: Students strengthen math skills and apply concepts through engaging, project-based learning.
Middle Math: Students strengthen math skills and apply concepts through engaging, project-based learning.
11:00 - 12:00PM
Elementary & Middle Lunch & Play: Catered lunch followed by rooftop playtime or indoor games when needed.
12:00 - 1:00PM
Elementary Creative Courses: Students choose from Music, Fine Arts, STEM in the Maker Space, or Theater.
Middle Language & Arts Rotation: Students explore creative electives and learn Spanish or Mandarin language and culture.
Middle Language & Arts Rotation: Students explore creative electives and learn Spanish or Mandarin language and culture.
1:00 - 2:00PM
Elementary Humanities & Projects: Integrated, project-based learning across reading, writing, science, and social studies builds deep understanding and real-world connections.
Middle Social Studies: Students explore history, geography, and civics to think critically and engage as informed citizens.
Middle Social Studies: Students explore history, geography, and civics to think critically and engage as informed citizens.
2:00 - 3:00PM
Elementary Office Hours & Support Block: Students strengthen independence and self-advocacy through targeted support, 1:1 tutoring, collaborative project time, or completing unfinished work.
Middle X-Block: Dedicated time for 1:1 coaching, teacher office hours, small-group support, or collaborative project work.
Middle X-Block: Dedicated time for 1:1 coaching, teacher office hours, small-group support, or collaborative project work.
3:00 - 3:30PM
Elementary & Middle Dismissal: Students head home by bus, car, or walking.
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