Points of Pride
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Gold Hill School offers a personalized, hands-on education with a low teacher-student ratio.
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Our multi-age classrooms create an environment of collaboration and cooperation among students of all ages.
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Parents are actively involved and support the work of the school.
Academic Goals
(1)To improve writing achievement for all students, especially in the areas of spelling and mechanics.(2)To increase attainment of learning goals by students with special needs.(3)To increase students' acquisition of the New Century Graduate attributes and skills.
School Profile
Gold Hill School offers personalized, hands-on education that allows students to grow and learn through differentiated instruction in a supportive learning atmosphere. Having two teachers for 25 students allows this kind of learning environment to flourish.
Literacy learning engages students in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Mathematics instruction focuses on building strong conceptual understandings through problem-solving activities and learning by doing. Science and social studies are taught in an experiential manner which weaves together all of the disciplines. Our multi-age classrooms provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn to work with other students in small, cooperative groups which maximize learning experiences for all students.
In addition to offering an academic program aligned with the challenging district and state standards, GHS offers several unique opportunities for children, including Living History Day, music programs, school plays, skiing, outdoor education, team-building, and more.
We are proud that our teachers and programs are award-winning! Gold Hill was proud to accept over $6000 in award monies in recognition of the exceptional quality of teaching at our school.