The Compass School was founded in 2002 by a group of parents who desired an environment where their children would be challenged to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and life-long learners. The enrollment for this public K-8 charter school is through a lottery which is open to all Rhode Island residents. They offer children a continuous, multiyear educational experience with an integrated, project based curriculum that provides the foundation to develop each individual as a cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and reflective being. Students graduate knowing they are members of a global community, having developed an awareness of their personal, social, and ecological responsibility.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: After-school Programs, Camps, Education Materials & Resources, Service-Learning Projects
- Audiences: Elementary (K-Grade 5) Students, Families, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Public and/or Private Schools, Teachers/Formal Educators
- Environmental Focus: Agriculture/Farming, Biodiversity, Cultural Awareness, EE Best Practices, Environmental Justice, Habitats/Ecosystems, Plants/Trees/Forests, Soil, Water/Watersheds
- Academic Focus: Art – Performing, Art – Visual, Engineering, Health, Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Technology
