SWAN SCHOOL
Swan School
911247629
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368
swanschool.net
swanschool
SWAN School
Overview
SWAN School, located in Port Townsend, Washington, is a nonprofit organization focused on fostering strong, compassionate learners through engaging curricula, small class sizes, and outdoor experiences. The school aims to nurture joy and development in its students.
Philosophy and Approach
SWAN School adopts a child-centered approach to education, moving away from traditional factory models where students are expected to perform homogeneous tasks. Instead, the school encourages individualized learning styles and projects that start with problems or questions discovered by students or their teachers. This approach leads to authentic discovery and deeper learning, equipping students with essential skills such as autonomy, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
The school also emphasizes social-emotional learning (SEL), incorporating anti-bias education to create a more just and equitable learning environment. The curriculum includes the Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice, focusing on identity, diversity, justice, and action.
Calendar Structure
SWAN School has implemented a balanced calendar, which differs from the traditional school year structure. This approach distributes school time and breaks more evenly throughout the year, aiming to support children's continuous learning rhythms rather than the traditional block schedule tied to agricultural cycles. The balanced calendar is designed to support better student achievement, reduce burnout, improve attendance, and create a more balanced home life for families.
Mission
While specific mission details are not extensively documented, SWAN School's overall mission aligns with providing a supportive and engaging educational environment that prioritizes student growth and development through innovative teaching methods and community involvement.
[1] https://www.swan-nyc.org/about-us/our-mission/ [2] https://www.swan-nyc.org/about-us/support-us-2/ [3] https://swanschool.org/our-philosophy [4] https://swanschool.org/balanced-calendar [5] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/swan-school,911247629/
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Podobně sociální sítě (717)
LK ESKA Cheb z.s.718 |
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Nadační fond Plzeň sobě720 |
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Spolek rodičů a přátel SPŠ, SOŠ a SOU, Hradec Králové720 |
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HBK BULLDOGS BRNO, spolek720 |
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Wohlmannův statek z.s.720 |
Více
Přátelé VOŠ a SPŠ Děčín, z.s.Děčín |
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INOVAČNÍ CENTRUM ÚSTECKÉHO KRAJE, z. s.Ústí nad Labem |
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Spolek rodičů při Gymnáziu DěčínDěčín |
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Life is skill, z. ú.Chomutov |
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Montessori centrum Děčín, spolekDěčín |
Novinky
Like every summer, furniture moves, classrooms shift, and our spaces transform. This summer was an especially big one. Every corner of our school received care and attention as we worked to create an environment that is both welcoming and efficient, with spaces designed for daily use and learning. One of our largest projects was moving the library from the office to a new home at the back of the school, right next to the reading room. This was no small task, and we are deeply grateful to Emily, Sandra, and our incredible parent volunteers who made it all possible. This morning, we celebrated the official opening of our new and very organized library with a ribbon cutting! Happy Reading! We can't wait to use the old space for a new meeting area! #library #schoollife #independentschool #projectbasedlearning (fb)
A message from our Head of School- the one and only, Emily Gohn. #independenteducation #pbl #nonprofit #community (fb)
Poslední komentáře
Absolutely love the mission of Swan School! It's inspiring to see such a strong commitment to creativity and community in education. Keep up the amazing work empowering future leaders! 🌟detail |
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The emphasis on project-based learning and multiage classrooms is so important! It's wonderful to see a school that truly adapts to the needs of each student while fostering their individual talents. Proud to support Swan School! 🙌detail |
Poslední diskuze
1. How can project-based learning be further integrated into the community to enhance student engagement and real-world problem-solving skills?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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2. In what ways can Swan School's values of community, creativity, and leadership be leveraged to inspire other educational institutions to adopt similar models?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
V okolí
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4.5
PORT TOWNSEND
O společnosti
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Welcome to Swan School celebrating over 40 years of Creative Independent Education Our Mission Swan School builds strong learners in an environment of academic excellence aligned with creativity and personal expression. We develop wise and compassionate leaders as an investment in everyones future. At Swan School students can be themselves while also connecting with a strong community of engaged learners both on and off campus. Our studentcentered curriculum is rooted deeply in experience and involvement.
