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• Innovation Lab

  At Clairbourn, we provide students with diverse experiences in technology and design thinking. In addition to core classes, our students can further their exploration in the Innovation Lab classes. Design thinking is emphasized alongside instruction in a wide range of computer applications. Besides familiarizing themselves with basic technology skills such as word processing and presentation software, students engage with 3D design, computer simulations, digital photography, coding, robotics, stop motion animation and digital art design. The I-Lab teacher collaborates closely with classroom teachers on projects aimed at enhancing instructional objectives.

• Languages

  Acquiring additional languages and understanding other cultures are important life skills. Clairbourn’s Spanish program fosters an appreciation for diversity and the unique contributions of Spanish speaking cultures.

• The Arts

  The visual arts program is broad and students learn about influential artists, the elements of design and the principles of art. Projects encourage careful observation, individual expression, imagination, problem-solving, skill development and a growth mindset. The music curriculum is designed for students to participate actively in music-making and acquire knowledge of music theory. Singing and proper instrument technique lay the foundation for music literacy, participation and appreciation. Lower school students explore various instruments, including xylophone, ukulele, recorder, drums and other classroom percussion instruments. Fourth and fifth-grade students select a wind instrument to focus on and sixth through eighth-grade students can join the school band. Besides the public speaking opportunities throughout the school year, students also participate in drama productions, from the second-grade Character Matters musical to the middle schoolers performing in Clairbourn’s after-school theater (CAST) and eighth-grade Winnie-the-Pooh play. There are plenty of opportunities during the year for students to showcase their work in art shows, school-wide musical performances and drama productions.

• Athletics

  Clairbourn's athletics program develops the coordination, agility and sportsmanship of the students through physical education classes and after-school sports activities. Students learn skills that increase their fitness, confidence and readiness for future athletic pursuits while promoting lifelong participation in physical activity. Students have opportunities to try many different sports throughout the year!

• Library

  Clairbourn’s library has over 15,00 volumes and extensive pre-filtered, age-appropriate online resources. The library program teaches students how to identify the differences between fiction and non-fiction, explores literary genres, how to use the Dewey Decimal System and the importance of responsible digital literacy and citizenship. In addition, the library strives to introduce all students to the joys of reading and to provide a vibrant and friendly learning environment for the Clairbourn community as a whole.

• Service Learning

  Service-Learning activities start in preschool and align with our code of ethics, as students develop the capacity to be responsible for the welfare of the community beyond their homes and school.  Participating in service-learning projects at each grade level enhances our mission of Creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart.