Our curriculum is designed to support students by instilling a love of learning and creating the lifetime habits of asking questions, seeking information, thinking critically, solving problems creatively, and communicating in a variety of ways. 

GCS provides an exciting learning environment that includes a challenging and research-based curriculum, hands-on and experiential learning, along with rich and meaningful community engagement. The learning environment and lessons are developmentally appropriate to each multi-age grouping. Teachers differentiate instruction based on individual academic and developmental readiness. Children learn to set goals and take responsibility for their own learning. GCS supports its teachers to continually challenge themselves to learn and grow as educators, to embody best practices, and to initiate innovative methods. GCS recognizes that children are capable of contributing to their education and community and, to that end, provides opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and engagment with the challenges of a complex world. 

Our school recognizes the obligation of parents and educators to provide our next generation with a scholarly foundation based in the ideals of tolerance, resilience, and respect. We view parents as the first teachers of their children and understand the importance of a strong relationship between each family and the school. This relationship is crucial for children to be successful and confident as they move through their school experience.

Enrichment: All Elementary and Middle School students study foreign language, music, theater, visual art, and physical education. These subjects tie directly to students’ core studies in literature, social studies, math, and science.