The ultimate goal of the reading and language arts program is to ensure that students are able to read and use language to address their own needs as well as the needs of their communities and the greater society.

Students are given opportunities to engage in a wide array of experiences with language and to compose many different types of texts that draw upon their imagination and involve the use of literary language and the Six Traits of Writing. They are guided to develop competencies over time in a developmentally appropriate sequence. We strive for this goal through valuing joyfulness and intellectual curiosity.

Through the language arts curriculum, teachers strive to engender in their students compassion and confidence in an atmosphere of good humor and kindness. A communications specialist collaborates with classroom teachers in providing lessons in public speaking, reading, debate, and journalism.