Elementary: Kindergarten to 5th Grade
Small class sizes (18-24) with a low student-to-teacher ratio
Regular School Hours are from 8:30 AM to 3 PM
We believe that all children are capable learners; our role as educators is to create an environment where they flourish. We give children a strong academic foundation by engaging them in authentic learning experience.
Express
Children express themselves not just verbally but in a multitude of ways, what Reggio educators call the “100 languages of children.” This boundless creativity is also a means to deeper understanding. Our students demonstrate their learning through discussion, writing, movement, construction, design, and the visual and performing arts.
Engage
Students who are engaged in exploration and invested in discovery are intrinsically motivated to extend their learning. Our Inquiry Work program utilizes an “emergent curriculum” with long-term projects that develop from our students’ interests.
Empathize
Another crucial component of our curriculum is our safe and nurturing learning environment. We strongly emphasize kindness, empathy, and inclusivity, and we help our students develop their communication skills by giving them plenty of practice in dialogue and listening.
Empower
When children feel their ideas and perspectives are valued, they become confident in the power of their own voice. Ventana students have ample opportunities to share their ideas with peers and adults. Their unique contributions are honored, ensuring that students feel empowered to make a difference.
“Our child loves Ventana and even to this day still looks forward to every school day. My wife and I are very proud of how our child is growing into a considerate and confident young person and I credit all that to Ventana.”
