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~ a different kind of school
Serving PreK through Grade 12 students since 1994
Our Unique Instructional Design
Overview of the Model
Overview of the Model
Overview of the Model
No two children are alike. Many students need to catch up to their grade level, while others might move ahead of grade level. At Chrysalis School we're not locked into a grade level instructional format. Instead, we nurture our students to reach their highest potential by providing individual instruction.
Additionally, students often perfo
No two children are alike. Many students need to catch up to their grade level, while others might move ahead of grade level. At Chrysalis School we're not locked into a grade level instructional format. Instead, we nurture our students to reach their highest potential by providing individual instruction.
Additionally, students often perform differently in different subjects. For this reason, it's important to allow students to move forward where they can while providing specialized instruction in areas where they need more help.
Visit our staff photo gallery for details about our instructional staff.
Clinical Instruction
Overview of the Model
Overview of the Model
Direct Instruction is provided in all new Skills and Information
Direct instruction provided by highly qualified teachers for all new skills and information.
Monitored Practice
Once new material has take root, students are encouraged to use their emerging skills and information under the observation of their teachers so that errors can be c
Direct Instruction is provided in all new Skills and Information
Direct instruction provided by highly qualified teachers for all new skills and information.
Monitored Practice
Once new material has take root, students are encouraged to use their emerging skills and information under the observation of their teachers so that errors can be corrected rather than practiced.
Independent Practice
When accuracy reaches about 70%, fluency and competency are honed as students practice skills and information learned during direct instruction.
Frequent Reinforcement
Students receive regular breaks between periods of work, so that they learn the benefits of a job well done.
The Arts
Overview of the Model
The Arts
Performing Arts
Students also receive theater, film, and music classes. And we have two to three stage or film performances each school year. Instruction in Performing Arts increases confidence and composure, as well as teaching students to work together over several weeks toward the shared goal of a performance well done.
Studio Art
The stu
Performing Arts
Students also receive theater, film, and music classes. And we have two to three stage or film performances each school year. Instruction in Performing Arts increases confidence and composure, as well as teaching students to work together over several weeks toward the shared goal of a performance well done.
Studio Art
The students enjoy 2D and 3D Studio Art classes, as well as experience at prop and set design. Our May Student Art Show often attracts professional artists who show alongside our student artists.