By The Symonds School Quest Team

Like all elementary schools, Symonds has its own distinct culture. The development and maintenance of the school environment requires intention and daily work. Social curriculum and academic collaboration require clarity and consistency throughout the building. Symonds art, music, PE, and media teachers all play a vital role in reinforcing the school culture. We do this regularly by creating opportunities to meaningfully express the foundations of our school.

We specialists (or “specials” teachers) teach every child in the school, often for five or six years. This long-term experience has several advantages:

via The Specials: Curriculum Enrichment Builds a Positive School Culture | Edutopia.