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At Camas Ridge Community Elementary School, the morning and first part of the afternoon are focused on the core instruction of language arts and math.
Three days a week in the afternoon we have a multi-age Community Time class for grades 1–5, which provides an opportunity for social problem solving, caring, sharing and decision making in a multi-age setting.
Four days a week in the afternoon we have multi-age project-based instruction in which students investigate open-ended questions and apply their knowledge to produce authentic products. Students choose from a menu of project-based learning classes. Project classes are engaging, rigorous and student driven with an inter-disciplinary approach that blends reading, writing, science, social studies and art with complex thinking skills into 12- to 16-week course.
During the year we also have three art blocks, which allow partnering with local artists and community resources. Types of classes in the art block include music, theater, video, fine arts, culinary arts and creative writing/poetry.
Camas Ridge is a school where we are committed to meeting each child’s rate and level of learning. We are a culturally inclusive community of learners where all styles are valued. Mornings are focused on the core instruction of language arts and math. In the afternoon we have project-based instruction where students will investigate open-ended questions and apply their knowledge to produce authentic products. Projects will extend and enhance core skills and include community-based activities. During the year we also have art blocks which allow partnering with local artists and community resources. Types of classes in the art block include music, theater, video, fine arts, culinary arts, dance and creative writing/poetry. The last portion of the day is Community Time where we focus on social problem solving, caring, sharing and decision making in a multi-age setting.
Wonder, Explore and Grow.
Our mission is supported by the following key components: Creating a learning community dedicated to academic success, responsibility and lifelong learning; parents, staff, students and community form a partnership for success; individual worth, diversity and the role of all ages is key to creating a community; valuing learning opportunities that are inquiry based, art and project-organized; creating a caring environment that enhances self worth and responsible decision making; preparing students to appreciate and contribute to a global society.
