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[quote=Anonymous]Beauvoir Mom here. I am happy to answer your question, but what do you mean by "active" ? Can you elaborate ?  There is a big difference between "active" and hyper-active,impulsive and bullying.  I assume its the former,right ? The later would have trouble at ANY school .

There were many exuberant children in my DC's class when my DC was in Pre-K, but those kids all listened when the teacher was talking or when another child was asking a question or sharing ( maybe w/ a reminder or two) Hitting is not allowed. What else: intentionally hurting or  threatening another child is not allowed.

Overall, the kids are given lots of time to run around ( two recesses a day plus drama, music, PE all twice a week) Lot's of channeling that creative energy, but within a structure that models values. For example, if a child has to go to the nurse, a child who is assigned to be a companion goes with them . This is to teach/model kindness and community. It is also a great way to channel the leadership potential of an exuberant  five year old. I believe starting in KDG or 1st Grade the kids make their own class rules. They brainstorm and vote on what kind of class they want to have. Again, this models community and respect for each other. The kids all  eat family style in the lunch room ( 8 to a table w/ a teacher) where they are again are encouraged to be respectful of each other, kind to each other. No bullying, no clicks, no outcasting of children. Plenty of time to shine as a leader, but yes they are expected to respect the quietness of the library when walking by, etc..

My child came away with the experience of grasping that he is part of a community and what that means. Hope that helps.[/quote]

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