Mission Statement

To provide a warm, caring environment in which all students succeed in developing the knowledge and social skills they need to be independent thinkers.

  
The Weiss School Philosophy

The philosophy of The Weiss School is shared by the administration, teachers, parents and students. The philosophy states that classroom studies have no limits. Material is presented to the students in ways that complement their learning styles, incorporating upper level thinking skills and creativity. At the Weiss School, every individual student succeeds. Learning is transformed into an enjoyable, fulfilling experience. Each child develops the ability to communicate, to assimilate and apply new knowledge, to create ideas, and to reason. A caring environment fosters values that include personal responsibility, concern for fellow human beings, and the desire to function as a beneficial member of society.

  
An Exciting, Well-Rounded Curriculum Built Upon the Weiss School Philosophy

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The Weiss School - A Unique Gifted Program

• Individual Attention
  A successful educational program requires attention to the individual abilities and aspirations of each child. The teacher, student and parents work together to develop a true, individualized program - one that builds upon the strengths of each child, while working to enhance areas of non preferences.
• Limitless Learning
  Learning must be open ended. Many students are at grade level in some subject areas beyond their physical age. Students advanced beyond their gifted grade level are provided with their appropriate curriculum needs.
• A Thematic Approach
  Each year, we develop a special unifying theme. This theme ties together language arts, social studies, science, math and the arts. This enhances the learning experience, making it relevant to a central goal, while covering all the basics.
• Multi-Disciplinary Teaching
  Teachers of different disciplines come together to work as a team on special projects that combine science with math, art with social studies, or art and science. In this way, students not only learn each subject area separately, but gain the ability to draw creatively from multiple subject areas in order to solve real-life problems.

Independent Thinking Each child is encouraged to absorb and synthesize information in new ways, reach independent conclusions, and find novel ways to apply the knowledge. Practical Application of Knowledge In a more traditional learning environment, isolated facts learned strictly by rote memory are soon forgotten. At The Weiss School, students are given the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice by applying what they have learned. For example, they build models of ideal societies, conduct original science experiments, simulate historical events and create real business enterprises. Adaptation to Individual Learning Styles: The Weiss School is a "Learning Styles" school The Weiss School is a "Learning Styles" school. All students are taught through their learning styles, absorbing new knowledge through motivational teaching methods that address the students' individual preferences for learning. Sharing of Knowledge At The Weiss School, students are given the opportunity to work with their peers in a cooperative setting; developing, exchanging and creating new ideas.