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Since its founding in 1929, The School in Rose Valley has provided a supportive, engaging learning environment for children in preschool through sixth grade. The founders of SRV designed an intentionally small school where children learn through child-centered experience, inquiry, and exploration.

This progressive tradition continues to thrive at SRV today. Here, in our wooded campus, children develop an appreciation of nature and learn the importance and responsibility of living in a democratic community. They are expertly guided toward knowledge and meaning by trusted adults who help them develop problem-solving skills, think independently, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively.

Our curriculum is presented whole to part with an emphasis on big concepts. Students are viewed as thinkers with emerging theories, relevant questions and important points of view to explore. Our young scientists, artists, mathematicians and writers flourish in intimate classes that allow for individual instruction, attention and challenge. Biotic indexing in Ridley Creek, designing sets for a Shakespeare production, mapping out the campus with blocks, designing web pages, developing service learning projects, or learning to use a band saw in woodshop are all part of our students' day to day life.

Children at SRV play and learn with heart and soul. They read great books, sing and perform with passion, explore concepts in depth, and learn to mentor with grace. Learning here is sometimes muddy, messy and loud; while other times it is quiet, thoughtful and reflective. Time, space and strong relationships support this rich learning environment. This approach develops the habits of mind that empower children to live full, rich and productive lives.

Please stop by and visit. We'd love to show you around; our doors (both virtual and real) are always open.

In partnership,
Carlye Nelson-Major