Welcome to The Howard School
Our goal is to promote growth of the whole child including emotional and physical development coupled with the pursuit of academic excellence. Small class sizes allow teachers to work closely with each child to develop strengths and target areas of potential growth.
A Proven Educational Philosophy
The Carden Method® is a proven educational philosophy that presents a sequential and interrelated curriculum for children in preschool through eighth grade. The method is based upon founder Mae Carden’s principle that it is a school’s responsibility to “teach a child how to think, not what to think.” To achieve this end, Miss Carden developed a curriculum that capitalized on her intuitive understanding of how children learn rather than focusing simply on what they should know.
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Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Children are born with a natural sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. At The Howard School, we incorporate The Carden Method®, giving preschoolers the guidance and freedom needed to develop independence.
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Elementary School
Our elementary curriculum builds upon the fundamentals year after year. Our curriculum includes a diverse set of subjects including Physical Education, Poetry, Spanish, Art and Music, all to which are integral to teaching to the whole child.
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Middle School
Our Middle School program begins in 5th grade and our curriculum builds upon the core foundation of the elementary years to prepare the students for the challenges of high school academics.
“This school has been the most positive experience for my daughter. The teachers are happy, healthy, intelligent and loving. The personal attention and consideration each child gets is priceless. The Carden method of teaching is perfect for the present and future needs for learning.”
—Britta G Malindine
