STUDENT LIFE
At Princeton Preparatory Schools, there are plenty of opportunities for student involvement. Below are some of the activities that make student life at Princeton alive and contextual.
GARDENING
Each school semester, the students participate in gardening. Gardening gives children a chance to learn an important life skill, one that is overlooked in standard school curriculum. Gardening is also a great way to teach environmental awareness by exploring the workings of nature.
MUSIC
We offer two engaging music programs at Princeton. Our World Music Program is a celebration of great music from around the world. Our Classical Music Studies in our Elementary Program introduces students to the masters of classical music from around the globe, musical genres, composers, and the anatomy of an orchestra.
CULTURAL STUDIES
Cultural studies aim to foster an inquisitive and positive attitude towards other cultures, create tolerance and understanding as well as to nurture enthusiasm for different cultures. Cultural studies are taught at Princeton focusing on both the geographical and cultural aspects of countries and people.
ART
Art plays a very important role in child development . Artistic activities help children learn other subjects such as reading and math. It also promotes visual, motor and social development. Using art as a vehicle for expression is enriching because children can use it as a communication tool. Our Art Program includes, painting, drawing, art-history and pottery.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Princeton Preparatory Schools offers your child a caring environment where Christ’s attitude is reflected everywhere. We care about each other, pray for each other, and support each other in prayer and biblical understanding.
Princeton has weekly chapel services for all children toddlers to elementary. The Elementary chapel services begin with praise and worship and are student led. Pre-kindergarten students are instructed in praise, worship, and prayer during chapel. Chapel time aims to motivate and challenge students to continue serving God with all their hearts.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We desire that our students carry out the Great Commission and learn by our example to place the needs of others above their own needs and wants.
The option of doing community service gives children the opportunity to become contributors in society. We serve others in love (Galatians 5:13) because Jesus was the ultimate servant, laying down His life as a ransom so that we could experience freedom from sin and eternal life
(Mark 10:43b-45).
OUTDOOR LEARNING
Children and nature go together, or should. Princeton aims to make the outdoors a bigger part of our students everyday lives. Recent studies document the importance of introducing children to the natural world, beginning in the early years. Their social, emotional, and physical health depends on this exposure to develop. Our school day includes 2 half hour periods of recess, outdoor classrooms and learning.
PRACTICAL LIFE
As Montessorians we believe education is more than just academics. We aim to nurture not only the intellect, but the development of the whole child in an effort to prepare them for all aspects of life. Practical life in Montessori begins early and is intentionally woven into both toddler and primary classrooms, and beyond. The activities themselves are intended to give children practice so that they may work toward being independent in everyday living. One wonderful aspect of practical life is how this important work can continue at home.
