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Country School Serves a Diverse Range of Learners
The Country School, an independent PreSchool-8th Grade school, recognizes that every child learns differently and at different rates.
Through professional development, decades of classroom experience, and regular communication among faculty, students and parents, The Country School boasts a program that nurtures every student. Some children may stretch to meet with academic success while others meet expectations more easily and are given enrichment. Knowing this learning spectrum, specialists work with teachers to collaborate on student learning including strategies to recognize and address varied learning styles and use differentiated instruction and methodologies.
The Country School’s Learning Support Program is designed to identify and deliver strategies and methods to enhance student learning and to meet the wide range of learning needs in the classroom. Our current Learning Support Team consists of a Reading Specialist, a Math Specialist, and a Learning Specialist. Each specialist’s primary focus is to support teachers and students and communicate with parents for their understanding and positive involvement.
The Country School’s Learning Support Program is designed to identify and deliver strategies and methods to enhance student learning and to meet the wide range of learning needs in the classroom. Our current Learning Support Team consists of a Reading Specialist, a Math Specialist, and a Learning Specialist. Each specialist’s primary focus is to support teachers and students and communicate with parents for their understanding and positive involvement.
At The Country School academic growth for all students is promoted and carefully monitored throughout the eleven-year continuum. It is our goal to meet each child where they are in their development and provide for them what they need to be the best learners they can be. Collaboration and communication among teachers, parents, administrators and specialists is at the forefront of our work.
The Country School’s small class size provides teachers with opportunities to create meaningful relationships with their students and their families. Such partnerships help pave the road to academic success. Learn more about how The Country School serves its students.
In order to best serve our diverse range of learners, teachers find each student’s strengths and areas of potential growth. This is the first step on the road to academic success.
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The Country School does not offer special education services. Teachers modify and adjust for students as needed.
Teachers:- Work 1:1 or in small groups with the student. (Working with some of our learning specialists requires a cost beyond tuition and there are limited spots for such learners.)
- Share strategies/approaches with families so they can reinforce the work at home.
- Modify assignments; for example, giving fewer math problems or vocabulary words, not taking points off for spelling, etc. This varies depending on the child.
- Provide supplemental work for our most capable students and/or extension opportunities beyond class.
- Make a referral for further assessments with a team of specialists if necessary.
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Signs Students Might Need Enrichment
- Exceeds grade-level benchmarks on universal screenings.
- Is asking to be stretched and challenged more
- Intuitively grasps classroom concepts.
- Applies lessons beyond grade-level expectations.
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Signs Students Might Need Learning Support
- Does not meet grade-level benchmarks on universal screenings
- Lacks focus
- Disorganized
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P. 203-421-3113 | Health Office F. 860-469-2550
Founded in 1955, The Country School is a coeducational, independent school serving students in PreSchool-Grade 8. The Country School is committed to active, hands-on learning and a vigorous curriculum that engages the whole child.
The Country School is a community where diversity is celebrated and people of Color are welcomed, valued and supported.
We do not discriminate - nor do we tolerate discrimination - based upon age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic predisposition, ancestry, social and economic status, or other categories protected by Connecticut or federal law.
The Country School employs without regard to gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to its community. The Country School is an EOE Employer.