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Small Class Size
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Classes at Kazoo School average 16 students.
Your child receives individualized attention from the teacher. Teachers are familiar with each student’s interests, strengths and challenges. Any concerns are quickly identified and discussed with you.
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Basegroups
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Students are generally grouped into multiage classrooms comprised of several traditional grade levels. Student placement is based on individual academic, social and emotional development.
Your child benefits from working with older, more advanced students and also, benefits from the opportunity to assist younger classmates with academic challenges. Assignments and projects are individualized to meet each child’s needs.
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Thematic Curriculum
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Units of study are centered on themes. Students participate in selecting theme topics. Thematic curriculum allows for an in-depth study that integrates creative arts, math, language arts, science, and social studies.
Your child explores topics in depth. Learning is relevant and he or she is able to view topics from many perspectives. Your child is encouraged to pursue and research areas of interest.
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"Buddy" Activities and Projects
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Many cooperative learning activities are planned between older and younger students, i.e. “buddy” reading, research projects, science experiments, joint art projects, and book publishing.
Your child gains a strong sense of community through older/younger student buddy activities. Buddy activities develop leadership skills, academically benefit both the older and younger student, and build trusting relationships between different age children.
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Daily Physical Education and Recess
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All students participate in daily physical education and a half-hour recess. Kazoo School’s Physical Education Program promotes individual fitness as a life skill. The program balances cooperative games and organized sports. Physical education classes and recess are outdoors whenever weather permits.
Your child learns the benefit of physical activity and exercise that builds a strong body. Regular physical activity provides an outlet for youthful energy and improves concentration and focus in the classroom.
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Conflict Resolution
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Kazoo School staff members are trained in Conflict Resolution management. Professional Development Programs keep teachers abreast of the best conflict resolution curriculum and practices.
Your child acquires conflict resolution skills from the beginning of their school experience. Children learn to solve problems by identifying, communicating, and resolving issues in a positive, supportive environment. Acquisition of these skills contributes to a peaceable school.
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Frequent Field Trips
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Students participate in many field trips throughout the year. Examples include the WMU Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, Vaudeville Associates Comstock Theatre, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Binder Park Zoo, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo Public Library, area farms and orchards, etc.
Your child’s learning experiences are enriched. Field trips provide new experiences that enhance learning outside of school. Your child gains a larger view of the greater Kalamazoo community, learning from resources and opportunities outside of the school building.
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Outdoor Education
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Students ages 5-14 participate in a full-day camp experience during the school year.
Your child experiences science and nature first hand. Team building activities and outdoor fun help your child develop and maintain strong peer relationships. Outdoor science activities foster a positive environmental ethic and an appreciation for the natural world. |
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Professional Resources
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Professional performers, artists, scientists, and other experts are routinely brought in to supplement programs with special presentations and instruction, i.e. Cavani String Quartet, WMU Children’s Repertory Dance Theatre, Michigan United Conservation Club, EFA Theatre, authors, etc.
Your child is introduced to a variety of professionals who bring unique learning experiences, skills and talents to Kazoo School. Special events contracted by the school are often ones that may not otherwise be available to your child.
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Spanish Program: Preschool through Grade 8
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Students learn the Spanish language through a continuous, developmental curriculum that focuses on conversational Spanish and multiculturalism.
Your child begins to learn a language at an earlier age than in traditional programs. Your child gains an appreciation for cultures that may be different from his/her own. |
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Performance Programs
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Kazoo School students perform at weekly assemblies and at a Winter and Spring program each year. All students have the opportunity to participate in a major dramatic performance at least once each year.
Your child gains self-confidence by having regular performance opportunities. Students participate in selecting their class play or dramatic presentation and are involved in prop making, set design, costuming and script writing. Your child has the opportunity to write, perform, dance and sing in the program.
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