STUDENT LIFE
Campbell Hall is a community of inquiry committed to academic excellence and to the nurturing of decent, loving, and responsible human beings.
We believe that asking thoughtful questions is the engine that drives curiosity, putting students on a path that can lead anywhere. At each grade level, Campbell Hall provides a sequential, challenging, and engaging curriculum anchored by social-emotional learning that gives students the support needed to excel personally and academically.
CAMPBELL HALL MISSION
Academics
Academic Philosophy Statement
Campbell Hall’s unique academic philosophy rests on the idea of spiritually integrated inquiry and community. Joyful, purposeful learning and deep relationships with others lead our students to understand the wonder of something greater than themselves. Our faculty design rigorous, meaningful, and relevant experiences that promote curiosity, engagement, connection, and selfreflection. We value depth and breadth of content, the mastery of essential skills, and the internal motivation necessary for a life of intellectual curiosity. Courageous conversations cultivate the inclusion of diverse viewpoints, and ethical reasoning guides student agency. Student choice and individualized feedback motivate problem solving and risk-taking. Students in our care apply each discipline to real-world challenges and use their experiences as a path for justice. Each child comes to recognize who they are and what they value.
Engaging Curriculum = Engaged Students
Our elementary school schedule rotates through a fiveday cycle, allowing students to explore a wide array of academic subjects and areas of interest and providing them with an exceptional educational foundation. Every day is filled with hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and immersive learning experiences. Students receive daily instruction in language arts, math, science, and social studies . In addition, students receive instruction in the following areas of focus under the guidance of specialist teachers:
Lab Science
Library
Music
Physical Education (daily)
Spanish (begins in grade 3)
Technology
Visual Arts
Academics
Differentiated Learning
Through research-based reading and writing programs, experienced faculty provide a thoughtful approach to literacy while meeting each student’s individual needs with a collaborative teaching model and small group instruction. The mastery of math topics through problem solving, computational skills, mental math, word problems, and pictorial solutions is emphasized through the Singapore math program, Math In Focus. Skilled teachers scaffold instruction to address the needs of individual learners, leading to abstract computation.
The elementary science and technology curricula engage children in joyful discovery that instills an appreciation of our world, develops foundational skills, and promotes critical thinking in an imaginative, child-centered learning environment that supports children’s creativity and curiosity. Whether programming robots to dance, conducting a chemistry experiment, or designing digital art, K–6 students enjoy exciting, hands-on activities
that bring learning to life in Campbell Hall’s elementary science and technology labs . The social studies curriculum explores history through the lens of equity and social justice, creates an intentional space that celebrates identity and cultural heritages, and helps students broaden their perspectives and make connections between historical and present-day events.
Academic Enrichment Opportunities
Students can demonstrate and improve their academic skills through challenges such as WordMasters , Continental Math League (CML), and Campbell Hall’s annual Science Fair. They can also engage in interest-driven activities such as chess and grade-level book clubs .
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in the Curriculum
The elementary school uses the Social Justice Standards (Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Action) as a roadmap for anti-bias education. Through these standards, students learn to express pride, confidence, and healthy self-esteem while affirming the value and dignity of other people.
Spanish
The elementary school Spanish program provides culturally responsive pedagogy to further develop an appreciation for the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Direct Spanish language instruction happens weekly for grades 3 and 4, while students in grades 5 and 6 have Spanish language instruction twice a week.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
As a driver of innovation, STEAM is an integral part of a Campbell Hall education. Students develop foundational process skills that empower them to formulate challenging questions, solve complex problems, and connect innovative (“what if”) and scientific (“let’s find out”) thinking with the creative medium of the arts. Elementary school technology and science labs are dedicated spaces where students can engage in hands-on learning that is fundamental to developing critical thinking and is at the heart of joyful discovery. The elementary school visual art , music, and dance studios offer students opportunities to explore and integrate practices across disciplines, igniting their imagination as they apply their unique perspectives to creative projects and build skills and techniques.
The IDEA (Inquiry, Democracy, Equity, Agency) Center
Recognizing the creativity, ingenuity, and innovation within our community, combined with a deep commitment to nurturing caring global citizens, Campbell Hall established a system for incubating and launching mission-driven projects and programs. The IDEA Center gives K–12 students agency and support to actualize enterprises that tackle current challenges and make a difference in the lives of others. The IDEA Center empowers individuals to become change-makers.
The Whole Child
Social-Emotional Learning
The elementary school program serves to meet the developmental needs of all students by strengthening students’ emotional intelligence skills with particular focus on mindfulness, self-awareness, emotional management, responsible decision-making, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
Chapel Program
Campbell Hall is a school of faith and reason rooted in the rich tradition of Episcopal education, which means we place spiritual development at the heart of all we do. We welcome people of all faiths, and our student body’s religious identification is reflective of many traditions. Chapel takes place Monday–Thursday, during which we gather to hear stories from the world’s various religious faiths and traditions, sing songs, enjoy student performances, listen to guest speakers, celebrate birthdays and milestones, and so much more. Chapel is a warm and loving way to start the day and helps students deepen their understanding of different belief systems, strengthen values of respect for self and others, and develop authentic community connections. Parents are always welcome to attend!
Visual Arts
Every child is innately creative and our art educators provide studio-based opportunities to grow and hone their creative habits and skills. Our Visual Arts department follows a process-based curriculum to guide students toward the use and care of various art materials and the employment of art techniques and skills. In our dedicated Elementary Art Studio, students develop their own creative practice and use their art to engage with the broader community.
Music
The integrated and sequential music curriculum throughout the elementary school years combines music literacy, appreciation, cultural exploration, participation, and performance. All children learn the basics of rhythm, melody, harmony, note-reading, and composition. Children participate in a rich variety of musical experiences, including vocal performance, instrument exploration, one-on-one sessions in our recording studio, and singing in the Campbell Hall Elementary School Chorus.
Physical Education
Through daily physical activity, students strengthen the connection between mind and body. Physical education classes offer sequenced and developmentally appropriate games, fitness, sports, and health curriculum.
All students in grades 4–6 are welcome to participate in the following interscholastic competitive team sports and are placed on teams depending on their skill so as to be appropriately challenged.
Basketball
Co-ed Baseball
Co-ed Flag Football
Co-ed Volleyball
Soccer
Student Life
Class presentations in grades K–6 underscore curricular themes and integrate performing arts, visual arts, and creative writing. Writing celebrations allow students to showcase their writing portfolio to their families and friends.
The Pals Program connects Kindergartners with 6th graders and 1st graders with 5th graders for fun activities scheduled throughout the school year. Younger students benefit from having strong, positive role models and older students develop a sense of responsibility and leadership.
Experiential education trips begin in 4th grade and are unforgettable experiences during which students explore nature, learn the value of cooperation and responsibility, and create lasting bonds with classmates and faculty.
Affinity groups provide additional welcoming spaces where students can connect with those who share similar identities or lived experiences. In addition, K–12 families are also welcome to join any of the family-run affinity groups where members can affirm their identities, hold joyful celebrations, and build community. There are currently eight such organizations with an open invitation to the community to create additional groups based on interest.
Student Council provides opportunities for elected 4th–6th grade students to develop leadership and communication skills, personally invest themselves in elementary school programs, and serve their school and local community.
Before/After-School Activities offer students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of programs to continue their development, including dance, athletics, instrumental music, and mindfulness. There are also optional fee-based after-school programs that include art, improv, engineering, robotics, and chess. Morning childcare is available free of charge and afternoon childcare is available after school for a fee. The school play yard is the “neighborhood” in our community, providing opportunities for outdoor free play with fellow K–6 students, recreational games and crafts, and a supervised homework center for students in grades 3–6 who are participating in the childcare program.
Events
Homecoming Carnival is a K–12 schoolwide event where the whole family can enjoy carnival rides and games, indulge in delicious food and treats, and connect with the community across all grade levels.
Halloween is an exciting time at Campbell Hall. The campus is spookily decorated and elementary school students celebrate with a parade.
The Holiday Elementary School Performance is a festive celebration during which students give choral, music, and dance performances to kick off the holiday winter break.
Winter Wonderland features performances by students in grades 1–6 who are part of the afterschool performing arts dance and instrumental music programs.
The Nutcracker is an annual favorite of the CH community featuring dancers in grades 4–12.
The Gospel Concert is a beloved and unique CH extracurricular event for students in grades 5–12, where they come together in joyful songs of praise.
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day is a heartwarming event for guests to enjoy breakfast, elementary school performances, speakers, and fun classroom activities with their students.
Science Fair is an optional at-home opportunity for students in grades 1–6 to research a science topic of their choice and employ the scientific method or engineering process. Students have the chance to bring their projects to school and share their findings with a panel of teachers and the elementary school community.
The Spring Arts Festival is a performing and visual arts extravaganza with performances and exhibits that shine a spotlight on our talented students.
CH Community Sunday is open to the entire K–12 community to engage in a day of service and fundraising activities that support local nonprofit organizations.
The 6th Grade Art Show is held in the Campbell Hall Gallery located in the Spielberg Family Arts and Education Center to showcase the incredible creativity of the 6th grade class.
6th Grade Promotion is a special ceremony that honors our elementary school students who are progressing to middle school.
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HOMEROOMS IN EACH GRADE K 5
20
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE IN GRADE 6
22–23
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE IN KINDERGARTEN WITH HALF CLASS SIZES IN THE AFTERNOON
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HOMEROOMS IN GRADE 6
23–25
AVERAGE HOMEROOM AND CLASS SIZE IN GRADES 1 5
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TEACHERS IN EACH K 6 CLASSROOM (LEAD TEACHER + ASSOCIATE TEACHER)
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIALIST TEACHERS PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN LAB SCIENCE, LIBRARY, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPANISH, TECHNOLOGY, AND VISUAL ARTS
