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Feynman School helps young gifted students grow. We celebrate each student`s intellectual curiosity and sense of self, promote inquisitive and creative thinking, and foster caring and concern for others.
Here, children revel in learning and prepare for full, fulfilling lives. We look for children with the high learning potential and appropriate maturity to thrive in a learning environment that is not only accelerated but in depth.
As our students grow, our curriculum grows with them, with outstanding offerings in science, math, language arts, social studies, technology, foreign language, music, drama, art and physical education.
Our students gain higher-order thinking skills, enhanced creativity, and an elevated understanding of the real world. Because we understand that young gifted learners are, first of all, children, we also build in plenty of time for unstructured activity and play for our lower school students.
Depends on the grade level - please see our website for more information. www.feynmanschool.org
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40%
Admissions Director
Penny Walter
Extracurriculars
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7 extracurriculars
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Club or Organization: martial arts, Math Monsters, Robotics, STEAM
Recreational Athletic Programs: basketball, Girls on the Run, Soccer
School Notes
Since its founding in 2009, Feynman School has been dedicated
to nurturing and enriching the lives of gifted learners and their
families. We collaborate with some of the world`s foremost
authorities on gifted education to develop our programming. Our
program - a blend of science, math, language arts, foreign
language, social studies, and visual and performing arts -
incorporates the latest research on effective curriculum,
instruction, assessment and professional development for the gifted
learner. We draw from a variety of pedagogical approaches that have
proven successful with academically advanced students. With
extensive specialized training, our teaching teams stimulate
high-ability learners to question and create in a fun, dynamic
setting. Our approach is based on these core beliefs.
Intellectual curiosity should be encouraged and
supported.Ceilings should never be placed on a
student`s learning. Our low student-teacher ratio and specially
trained teachers allow us to meet every student where they are in
their learning trajectory and take them to the next step. By
learning alongside their intellectual peers, students are free to
share their gifts in a supportive, collaborative, and challenging
environment which is targeted to the specific needs of gifted
students.
Children are incredibly capable. -
Childrens` resourcefulness and capabilities are often
underestimated. We know that when children are given opportunities
to stretch themselves, engage with complexities, and develop their
talents that they will rise to the occasion. We emphasize
metacognition, thinking about thinking, in all aspects of the day
as we empower our students to advocate for themselves and determine
how they as individuals learn best.
Learning should be experiential, engaging, andfun
- Children are naturally curious and eager to learn about
their world. We capitalize on this natural curiosity by using
hands-on multi-sensory lessons that excite students` interests and
engage their minds. Children learn best through actively doing
rather than passively listening. By tapping into our students`
questions and creative processes, the knowledge they gain sticks
with them and is its own reward.
All learners deserve respect - Our teachers
respect their students by actively listening to their ideas,
incorporating their interests into the curriculum, valuing their
efforts, and stretching them to reach both their academic and
social-emotional potential. People of all ages can and do learn
from each other and we respect everyone`s knowledge, regardless of
their age. We do not talk down to our students; they are an active
partner in the learning process.
Deep understanding is more important than surface
knowledge -We don`t want students to simply gain
content, we want them to build deeply rooted foundations that will
support all of their future endeavors. As Richard Feynman said,
"There is a difference between knowing the name of something and
knowing something". Talented learners may have exposure to topics
without the necessary depth and complexity to truly understand what
they mean. Our students understand the reason behind facts so they
are able to gain mastery over a subject, make connections, see the
larger picture, and innovate.
Creativity is a necessary component of education.
- Creativity infiltrates all aspects of life and is the
basis for problem-solving skills. We foster the creative process in
every subject, provide direct instruction in divergent thinking,
and place emphasis on our high-quality visual and performing arts
program. Creativity is not restricted to students; we encourage
creativity from our teachers and give them room to allow their
professional experience to shine.
Social and emotional well-being is as important as
intellectual development. - Intellectual, social, and
emotional learning are inextricably linked. Social and emotional
learning is an essential part of the Feynman School experience as
we foster our students` character development, sense of justice,
and civic responsibility. Our teachers are trained to work with the
unique social and emotional needs of gifted children.
Challenges are an exciting opportunity to grow.
- When a person becomes comfortable being good at
something, it can be scary to try new things. We challenge our
students to get out of their comfort zones, take risks, be open to
new opportunities, and recognize that with effort and support they
are capable of doing anything they set their minds to. As we often
say, "It is OK to not know, it is not OK to not try."
Feynman School enrolls children from Preschool through Grade 8.
As our school expands, we will introduce developmentally
appropriate curricula for gifted learners through high school. This
rich, nurturing academic background will prepare Feynman School
graduates to take their place as tomorrow`s leaders.
Visit Feynman School to learn more! Request a private tour of
the campus by emailing
admissions@feynmanschool.orgor calling (301) 770 -
4370.
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