Shelton Admission Brochure 2023 comp 15C - Flipbook - Page 9
Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5)
Children receive an educational program based on each child’s
developmental age. We place an emphasis on what the child can do
rather than on when the child was born. The curriculum incorporates the
best of traditional and Montessori education strategies and emphasizes
concepts and skills, as well as subject matter.
Lower School (Grades Pre-Primary, 1-4)
The Lower School focuses on providing solid foundations and teaching
positive habits. A multisensory approach is emphasized. This division
helps students achieve a balance between physical well-being,
intellectual growth and social/emotional development while preserving
childhood. Organization and study skills are introduced and practiced in
Lower School.
Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Physically, intellectually and emotionally, these years are about change.
Shelton strives to meet the needs of the young adolescent for social
interaction, achievement, structure, meaningful participation in groups
and physical activity. Organization of self and materials is stressed.
Students are taught how to systematically file their papers, follow
through on homework and set goals for success.
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
Shelton’s Upper School offers a challenging, stimulating, close-knit
environment. Academic and extracurricular activities are geared to
equip Shelton seniors with lifelong skills that will serve them in college
and the future. School at Shelton is similar to any other school with
extracurricular activities such as fine arts and athletics, student clubs,
volunteer opportunities and, of course, academics, including honor-level
courses. What sets Shelton apart is that our teachers know how to teach
the way our students learn. Reading programs and therapeutic
instructional strategies aid students in courses affected by their learning
differences, while elective and
honors
courses
offer
the
opportunity to excel in areas of
academic
strength.
Learning
differences are not viewed as
obstacles to overcome but as
opportunities.
Students
are
encouraged to extend their
talents and interests to the
greater community. They leave
Shelton informed, enlightened
and
inspired
to
become
contributing citizens of the
world.
"Shelton equipped me
with the tools I need
to be successful.”
Ava Aidala
Salutatorian,
Shelton Class of 2022
Attending the
University of Texas at Austin
“Shelton’s curriculum helps
students understand
how they learn best.”
Brian Coleman
Shelton Class of 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical
and Astronautical Engineering,
Purdue University