Curriculum
Early Childhood
Our preschool classrooms follow the Tools of the Mind curriculum, which utilizes intentional make-believe play to promote self-regulation and the growth of executive functions
K Through Fifth Grade
The curriculum for students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade follows DCPS curriculum schedules using a Responsive Classroom approach
Common Core State Standards
The Common Core is a set of nationally recognized academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy
Special Education Inclusion
Students with disabilities spend as much time with their non-disabled peers as possible (as decided by the Individualized Education Programs team)
Support Services
Payne offers a variety of supports for students with special needs
