Students regularly get the opportunity to generalize and practice the ELA, math, social, transitional and content skills and knowledge they have been working on in the classroom in community settings. They may do this by visiting stores, community resource centers, outdoor parks, restaurants and cafes, volunteer centers, post-secondary programs or museums with their classmates.
As students get older, opportunities for community inclusion and instruction increase. While those in Lower School may go on field trips together a couple of times a year, by the time they reach Capstone, our students are venturing out into the community on a weekly basis.
Whether it’s to do volunteer work through Project Bridges, like at Codman Community Farms, or to select an assortment of pumpkins at Wilson Farm for a fun fall project in science class, our students often have the opportunity to explore local farms and enjoy being outdoors in nature.
Parks and Recreation
Students often have the chance to explore and enjoy local parks, like the Watertown Riverfront Park Braille Trail and the Louis A. DePasquale Universal Design Playground at Danehy Park in Cambridge.
Learning by Shopping
A trip to a local store gives students the chance to put classroom knowledge to good use, such as reading, math and social skills.
Upper School and Capstone students hone their vocational knowledge and skills while exploring their interests and passions through Project Bridges, our community-based volunteer work program.
Teachers take advantage of the historic nature of being located in the Commonwealth to incorporate lessons into community trips, such as getting a tour of the Massachusetts State House in Boston and meeting members of local government.