On February 12th Maggie Kiley, Principal of Nerstrand Public Charter Elementary School gave insight to their program features and understanding of what makes it a unique learning environment within our area.
Nerstrand is budgeted currently for 151 students’ grades K-5 with class sizes of 25 students. Starting in 2nd grade, Nerstrand Elementary uses a mixed-age class platform. Grouping 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th graders in one classroom for all courses other than Math. This concept promotes student mentorship and longer/stronger relationships with teachers. Nerstrand Elementary uses a mixed homeroom of 1st-5th graders which meet 3 times a week.
With the concept that children learn best from each other and help promote social connection and community, Nerstrand Elementary has several activities that continue this format of community fellowship. Including Service learning, student active committees, and student spotlights of every student every year. Students get to look back through their years at Nerstrand Elementary with a video collection of their spotlights after Elementary graduation.
Nerstrand Elementary supports teachers with the support of teaching as with their strengths, what they love and champions taking risks to boost creativity and student engagement.
To listen back to the whole program, click on the link below.
