North Shore is Special

So, what is so special about North Shore? Glad you asked.

• Children start learning a new language in kindergarten. Elementary schools offer two and by middle school they have five choices.(Our schools were just recognized state-wide for our outstanding program.)*
• Small class sizes
• An award-winning music program. Children can start an instrument in 3rd grade - earlier than most schools.*
• Highly educated, experienced Faculty
• Small, neighborhood elementary schools
• All middle schoolers can participate in athletics. There are no cuts except when we do not have enough gym space.
• Schools on all levels noted for their achievements. GWL is a blue ribbon school, the high school noted as a Reward School for closing achievement gaps, our middle school a 'school to watch' and more
• Through our unique SVOs, schools focused on the essential skills needed for success by developing Thinkers, Collaborators, Communicators, Problem-Solvers, Innovators, and Committed Individuals
• Our International Baccalaureate program distinguishes us from most schools on LI and provides us with international benchmarking on our education
• Recent home sales show most buyers have children and those noted the schools were a reason for buying here

*Great research here on how teaching new languages, musical instruments, and reading aloud to kids helps their brains develop in ways that support all learning (All things our students get!) - https://www.kqed.org/…/what-types-of-sound-experiences-enab…

Since Meet the Candidates, there have been a lot of questions about our district and people needed to see that data. Now, let's kick off the week by talking about what we know and love about our schools.