OVERVIEW: OUR PHILOSOPHY

At both the primary and the middle school level, the curriculum reflects the philosophy that all subjects are interconnected and are presented in an interdisciplinary approach rather than as isolated subject specific material. A sound foundation, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign languages, and the arts is presented through developmentally appropriate activities.

Children are fascinated by the world around them, constantly wanting to know the why and how of everything. Using this natural curiosity, science is taught from a hands-on, discovery approach and is thematically enriched in all curricular areas and experiences. Field trips enhance the overall curriculum, as do special presentations from the Science Center staff. Students have an opportunity to enjoy the unique resources located at the Science Center. These include telescopes, microscopes, the Alan L. Bean Hypospherium (the largest planetarium in Connecticut), meteorology lab, HyperMedia library and nature trails. The Talcott Mountain Academy provides a nurturing environment for young, gifted children where they can be challenged to take full advantage of their talents and abilities.