Our Programs

The Randolph School provides a cohesive, well-designed academic program that flows seamlessly from pre-K to 5th grade. We do not have a single “approach” to education at Randolph because we know that the best educators use the most effective aspects of a wide variety of pedagogies and approaches to teaching. We are informed and influenced by the work of John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, Vivian Paley, Marilyn Burns, Maria Montessori, Howard Gardner, Alfie Kohn, Friedrich Fröbel, Peter Elbow, and others. Our teaching often includes aspects of the Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and Waldkindergarten approaches.

Pre-K (3-5)

Young children at Randolph are supported in all aspects of their social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and artistic growth. We focus on the development of the whole child, emphasizing play as the primary way in which young children work and learn. They make choices and learn to be independent decision-makers who are members of a respectful learning community.
 

upper elementary (7-11)

Curriculum in the Upper Elementary program is developed based upon the latest research on learning as well as Randolph School's progressive approach to education. The inquiry-based work and learning that children do is informed by teachers' knowledge about child development, and is also supported by research about effective learning environments. Our oldest children also benefit from working regularly with specialty teachers in Art, Music, Spanish and Fitness. for Children.

Early elementary (5-7)

The work and learning children do in the Upstairs is based on how children learn at each stage of development and on the needs of each individual within a group or age range. When teaching and learning are responsive to each individual's strengths and needs, children are both nurtured and challenged.

 

summer program

The Randolph Summer Program is designed to offer a diverse group of creative, fun and educational activities for children ages 3-13*. The camps focus on exciting new themes each week and are an extension of the progressive education that occurs all year. Together, we create a playful, cooperative work environment in which each child experiences a sense of accomplishment and a love of learning. Most of the week-long workshops culminate in an end-of-the-week exhibition or presentation.