Business Details
Old Trail School: Whole-Child Education for Grades EC-8
At Old Trail School, we believe that education is a transformative journey rooted in meaningful relationships and immersive learning experiences. Our approach prioritizes the holistic development of each child, blending academic rigor with social-emotional growth to cultivate curious, compassionate, and capable individuals. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, we ensure personalized attention that empowers students to reach their full potential.Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research in child development, ensuring every program aligns with how children learn best. Nestled on 62 acres within a national park, our unique environment fosters both intellectual and personal growth in a setting that inspires wonder and tranquility.
Services
Early Childhood Programs
Elementary Education
Middle School Curriculum
Whole-Child Development
Outdoor Learning
Character Education
Research-Based Teaching
Experiential Learning
Student Support
Teacher Mentorship
Highlights and features
- We maintain an 8:1 student-teacher ratio for personalized attention.
- Our curriculum integrates research-backed child development principles.
- We offer experiential learning in a 62-acre national park setting.
- We emphasize social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Our teachers prioritize meaningful relationships with every student.
Services
Early Childhood Programs
Our early childhood programs nurture foundational academic and social skills through play-based learning. Designed for ages 2-5, these programs emphasize curiosity, creativity, and emotional development. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention that prepares children for future academic success.
Middle School Curriculum
The middle school curriculum balances challenging academics with character development for grades 6-8. Students engage in project-based learning while building leadership skills. Our teachers guide adolescents through critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving experiences.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning utilizes our 62-acre national park location for hands-on environmental education. Students explore ecosystems, practice stewardship, and connect classroom concepts to real-world natural systems. This approach enhances scientific understanding and environmental responsibility.
Whole-Child Development
Whole-child development integrates academic instruction with social-emotional learning across all grade levels. We cultivate empathy, resilience, and self-awareness alongside traditional subjects. This approach ensures students become well-rounded individuals prepared for life's challenges.
Teacher Mentorship
Teacher mentorship programs pair experienced educators with newer staff to maintain teaching excellence. This professional development ensures consistent delivery of our research-informed pedagogical approach. Mentored teachers better implement our whole-child philosophy across all classrooms.
Questions
What age groups does Old Trail School serve?
We serve children from age 2 through Grade 8, with programs specifically designed for early childhood, elementary, and middle school developmental stages.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
Our student-teacher ratio is 8:1, ensuring personalized attention and meaningful relationships between students and educators across all grade levels.
How does the school incorporate outdoor learning?
Our 62-acre campus in a national park provides unique opportunities for nature-based education, environmental science exploration, and outdoor experiential learning activities.
What educational philosophy guides the curriculum?
Our curriculum combines academic rigor with whole-child development, informed by current research in child development and learning science.
How does the school support character development?
Character education is integrated throughout our programs, emphasizing empathy, responsibility, and integrity through daily interactions and structured learning experiences.
