Programs
Balwin School has a number of unique learning opportunities build around our belief in Student Driven Learning.
Balwin School has a number of unique learning opportunities build around our belief in Student Driven Learning.
Cogito programming is designed for students who are willing to work to achieve a high level of academic excellence in an environment that emphasizes structure and order. Cogito is available for Division 3 students.
English as an Additional/Second Language (EAL/ESL) supports students who are learning English. These students speak a first language or additional languages other than English and need to develop their English language skills to be successful in the classroom. EAL/ESL is available for Division 3 students.
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Balwin School has a commitment to building mindfulness practices with the school community. Many students and families come from difficult backgrounds and can have their learning impact by events outside of the school. Our mindfulness practices seek to teach students, staff members and community members skills regulating their feelings, being present in the moment and engaging in their studies.
Each day, classes commit time to practice guided mindfulness and staff participate in Professional Development on this topic.
Balwin School believes in providing extraordinary learning to our students by engaging them in their interests. Division III students get to choose two subjects areas to develop their skills and knowledge in. These options allow students to explore a subject in greater depth and to become experts in a variety of areas. Choices include:
Students can also use this time to engage in a deeper understanding of the core subjects through creating and completing projects related to those core subjects.
Balwin is a school that engages its students.