The Steward School - Richmond, VA

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Academics

Lower School
"We're not a cookie cutter school," says Deborah Hanger, Head of Lower School. "We're admitting children, not IQ scores - children who would benefit from a program with a strong academic and fine arts emphasis. Parents are often surprised at our accelerated curriculum."
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Middle School
"Because we're small," says Mike Maruca, head of the Middle School, "our students can be more actively engaged in the classroom. On any given day, the teacher knows where each student stands and whether that student has a problem with the material that needs to be addressed. "
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Upper School
"Steward stands out for its clarity of mission and its commitment to asking the right questions," states Dan Frank, Head of Upper School. Students are the base of each of those qualities; because of our small size we are able to make decisions and create opportunities that positively impact the lives of individuals."
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The Steward School is committed to helping the students do more than acquire basic facts and skills. Steward provides a child-centered environment which is properly focused on every child as a learner. Our goal is to give students the means by which they can think, understand and apply their knowledge in intellectual and practical problem-solving. We recognize the value of utilizing multiple approaches to learning; therefore, our teaching methods vary from traditional to innovative. As students come to understand and adapt to their own learning styles, they develop the capabilities to become lifelong learners.

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