Academics
Sanford School is divided into three schools by grade:
Upper School (Grades 9
- 12)
Sanford's Upper School curriculum is college preparatory, placing
emphasis on the liberal arts education. As members of the Upper
School family, students become increasingly involved in making
decisions related to their education. They are given the opportunity
to develop their talents fully. This development occurs in an environment
characterized by a sense of self-worth, responsibility, and humor,
combined with a sufficient amount of structure. A close relationship
between students and faculty fosters a community atmosphere conducive
to learning in and out of the classroom.
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Middle School (Grades 5
- 8)
The Sanford Middle School provides a comfortable and secure environment
for students in grades four through eight. Exposure to diverse
course offerings allows each student to discover and develop his
or her unique talents. The warm, approachable faculty members
believe that education must be enjoyable in order to be successful.
They create memorable learning experiences both inside and outside
the classroom. Close friendly relationships between teachers and
students generate trust and cooperation. Discipline is based on
counseled understanding of the rules, rather than on edicts to
control behavior.
Lower School (Grades Junior-Kindergarten - 4)
Teachers in Sanford's Lower School provide opportunities for
children to learn, to explore, to create, and to develop relationships.
The small faculty/student ratio affords each child the appropriate
measure of challenge and support within a stimulating and nurturing
environment. The program is based on a series of thematic units
of study. Within this thematic structure, children participate
in tangible, interrelated experiences. Through individually tailored
programs, students master a hierarchy of basic skills, increase
their fund of knowledge, and gain the self confidence necessary
for reaching their full potential.
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