The Campus Lower School 13275 Livingston Road • Naples, FL ...

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CSN has over 800 students and boasts a $40 million, 77-acre campus with over 18 buildings including a 55,000 sq. ft. state-of-the art Field House and athletic fields.

13275 Livingston Road ? Naples, FL ? 34109 (239) 597-7575

Lower School

Academic Program At A Glance

Opportunity of a Lifetime!

Lower School Philosophy

LOWER SCHOOL HOURS The Lower School grades Pre-K3 through grade three employ a soft start and begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Grades four through five begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:20 p.m.

MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE

Pre-K3 - Pre-K4

14

Kindergarten - 2nd grade

16

3rd - 5th grade

18

TEACHERS THAT TEACH TO THE STUDENT Students at this level are continually being assessed by their classroom teachers to measure knowledge and understanding. Beginning in the spring of second grade, students undergo a formal assessment and are administered the ERB grade specific test. Careful analyzation and reflection are given to the outcome of this test in order to ensure the course curriculum is rich in content and thoroughly understood by our students.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

The Lower School program is an academically rigorous yet child centered program, rich in content and committed to the learning process. The children are exposed to a balanced literacy program which includes reading, writing, speaking and listening. The mathematics program is sequential and progressive, continually building on concepts previously taught and knowledge gained. In both language arts and math, children are continually assessed, which ultimately drives the instruction. Keeping in mind the important benchmarks of childhood development, the learning environment combines enrichment and support to meet the individual and ever-changing needs of students. The Lower School Program is committed to the development of the whole student; consequently, special area classes broaden the learning opportunities for all Lower School students. These classes include physical educational, art, technology, library, music and world language. The combination of small classes and the careful merging of structure, responsibility, and freedom allow students to develop at different rates. The faculty works as a team to meet the needs of students as individual learners and to stimulate a lifelong love of learning. Learning experiences develop each child's potential and promote a belief that he or s he can make a positive difference in today's society. Students are encouraged to ask questions, formulate solutions and experiment with new ideas. Through these experiences, children learn how to interact positively with each other as well as with adults. They learn how to formulate goals for themselves and then evaluate their progress on those goals.

CSN SCHOOL MISSION Community School of Naples is committed to academic excellence. We provide our students with a broad range of personal opportunities within a caring and respectful environment. The School prepares students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners who strive to realize their full potential. In support of our vision, we apply innovative thinking and technology within a rigorous curriculum; focus on involved citizenship in the world at large; and rely on the commitment of our parents, the dedication of great teachers and the involvement of our students.

Academic Program

AFTER SCHOOL CARE Sports Club is designed to meet the needs of our students in Grades K-8. Students will be given the opportunity for play, homework, various sports, and creative activities and snack. Hours of operation are from after school to 6:00 p.m.

LUNCH PROGRAM CSN is pleased to offer our students healthy options available for order through our school lunch program. We believe that communication plays an important role in the development of a child, as a result, students are given break periods, recess, and lunch to encourage peer to peer socialization.

TECHNOLOGY Technology is incorporated into every classroom in the lower school. The school employs smart boards, and has mobile iPad and MacBook Air labs available for the classroom setting. Digital citizenship remains at the heart of the Lower School technology curriculum.

Community School of Naples is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of the digital world. Technology is integrated into every subject area to create meaningful and engaging lessons. Students in grades Pre-K3 through grade five have classroom sets of iPads and MacBook Airs, while grades 6-12 employ a Bring Your Own Device (B.Y.O.D.) model.

PRE-K3 THROUGH PRE-K4

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ? Safe, gated and secure "campus within a campus" ? Child-centered classrooms ? 77-acre campus that promotes outdoor

activities, enabling children to learn through guided exploration and study

CURRICULUM ? "Reggio Emilia" inspired program based on the principles

of respect, responsibility and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of children through a self-guided curriculum ? Encourages each and every child to think and reason ? Enriched learning through Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Music, and Science ? Technology integration includes the use of smart boards, and a mobile iPad lab ? Average class size is 12 students

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS AND AGE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-K3 Age 3 by September 1 and toilet trained by the start date of school

Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Full day

Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Half day

Pre-k4 Age 4 by September 1

Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Full day option only

KINDERGARTEN

Must be 5 years old by September 1

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ? Safe, gated and secure "campus within a campus"

? Child-centered education

? Library in each classroom

CURRICULUM ? Individualized reading program for each student ? Responsive Classroom approach to character education

combines social and academic learning throughout the day in order to achieve academic success in an environement that is safe, comfortable and welcoming. ? Technology integration through the use of smart boards and a mobile iPad lab ? Enriched learning through Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Music, and Science ? Implementation of the Columbia Reading and Writing Program

"The Lower School program seeks to educate the whole child. We provide children with opportunities to interact with their peers and teachers as part of a whole class, small group, and partnership, as well as individually with the teacher." - Donna Norkeliunas, Head of Lower School

BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK

ELECTIVES The following are a list of electives for the fourth and fifth grades: Chorus Concert Band Digital Photography Drama Strings Study Hall - subject specific

LIBRARY Lower School students visit the Landi Media Arts Center at least once a week where they are greeted by a full-time and part-time librarian. A vividly decorated `readers forest" inspires beginning readers with a story stage and table top creative space. The library is equipped with two computer labs and over 30 computers for research, more than 35,000 volumes, videos and DVDs, and more than 100 library classes taught each month.

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 -Petting Zoo on campus (promotes hands-on interaction with farm animals)

Kindergarten - Visits the Botanical Garden, Children's Museum of Naples

1st grade - Visits Bentley Village to showcase their musical talent for the residents

2nd grade - Visits the Ah-tah-Thi-Ki Museum

3rd grade - Ventures to Rookery Bay as part of their science curriculum

4th grade - Attends overnight Sea Camp in Big Pine Key

5th grade - Visits Williamsburg, VA as part of their social studies unit

GRADES 1-3

SCHOLAR ? Core curriculum includes math, language arts, science,

and social studies ? Students are enriched through the STEM program,

expanded music program (students begin stringed instruments in grade 2 and chorus and band in grade 3), increased spanish and art classes, physical education and a library in each classroom ? Individual, small and whole group instruction ? Buddy program with upper school CSN students ? Co-curricular clubs include a book club, Rubik's cube club, Minecraft, Boys & Girls on the Run, STEM and Chess club

ARTIST ? Weekly art lessons include a variety of genres and medias ? Music opportunities include the lower school orchestra, drama, and chorus ? Special class plays and vocal opportunities for whole-school performances

ATHLETE ? CSN Varsity coaches and JV coaches teach daily physical education classes ? All grade levels benefit from CSN's two gymnasiums- the MAC and the Moe Kent

Family Field House ? Tennis lessons are available after school hours in the spring

GRADES 4-5

SCHOLAR ? Students transition from a fixed classroom with one teacher to

rotating classrooms with multiple teachers ? Experiential education is vital to student achievement and

academic growth. ? Core curriculum includes math, language arts, science, and social

studies ? Advanced math program that promotes individualized instruc-

tion and enrichment as students continue to grow in the subject ? Students are permitted to choose from a list of electives based on

varied interest ? Student study halls are employed to teach time-management skills as well as provide subject

specific assistance, when needed ? Co-curricular clubs include a book club, Art club, Boys & Girls on the Run, and STEM

ARTIST/ATHLETE ? Weekly art lessons include a variety of genres and student utilize "Art Sonia" to build art

portfolios ? Music opportunities include the lower school orchestra, drama, and chorus, special class plays

and vocal performances ? CSN Varsity coaches and JV coaches teach daily physical education classes ? All grade levels benefit from CSN's two gymnasiums- the MAC and the Moe Kent Family Field

House ? A physical education unit focuses on water safety and swimming in the Norris Pool, located on

CSN's campus ? Tennis lessons are available after school hours in the spring

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