Learning Styles
Beyond the core curriculum, students delve into the exciting realm of special studies that allows them to seek knowledge and skills in areas of their special interests and abilities. Building on the work of the nation’s leading educators and practices, The Weiss School has developed a unique program that stresses:

Adaptation to Individual Learning Styles
The Weiss School is a “Learning Styles” school. All students are taught new and difficult material through their learning styles. The teachers use motivational teaching methods that address the students’ individual preferences for learning.

Independent Thinking
Each child is encouraged to absorb and synthesize information in new ways, reach independent conclusions, and find novel ways to apply the knowledge.

Individual Attention
A successful educational program requires attention to the individual abilities and aspirations of each child. The teacher, student and parents work together to develop a true, individualized program – one that builds upon the strengths of each child, while working to enhance areas of non preferences.

Limitless Learning
Learning must be open ended. Many students are at a grade level beyond their peers in some subject areas. Students advanced beyond their gifted grade level are provided with appropriate curriculum needs.

Multi-disciplinary Teaching
Teachers of different disciplines come together to work as a team on special projects that combine science with math, art with social studies, or art and science. In this way, students not only learn each subject area separately, but gain the ability to draw creatively from multiple subject areas in order to solve real-life problems.

Practical Application of Knowledge
In a more traditional learning environment, isolated facts learned strictly by rote memory are soon forgotten. At The Weiss School, students are given the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice by applying what they have learned. For example, they build models of ideal societies, conduct original science experiments, simulate historical events and create real business enterprises.

Sharing of Knowledge
At The Weiss School, students are given the opportunity to work with their peers in a cooperative setting; developing, exchanging and creating new ideas.