Programs
The PK-8 configuration has substantial social and academic benefits for students in general. Among these are continuity of parent involvement through the middle school years; minimal school transitions that tend to set students back both academically and developmentally; eased family lives by extending the number of years that siblings can attend school together; extension of the more nurturing, supportive, familial environment of the elementary school to students during their developmentally challenging middle school years; and leadership opportunities for older students as they tutor, mentor and set a good example for younger students. Research indicates that students from PK-8 schools are generally well adjusted and well prepared to take on the challenges of their transition to high school.