At The World Schools, our greatest assets are our teachers. Your child benefits from daily interaction with dedicated, experienced child advocates - precisely the type of faculty needed to create an environment in which your child can flourish. All of our staff members are experienced early childhood educators and caregivers. All participate in a continuous program of in-service education and studies for professional advancement in order to remain alert to the ever-changing needs of today's families and to the findings of current research.

All World Elementary teachers have a degree in education and are state certified. Most teachers at Small World Country Day School are degreed teachers, many with early childhood/elementary education degrees. We look for teachers who are good team members, and have the attributes needed to both care for and educate your child in a respectful way.

The World Schools is comprised of Small World Country Day School and World Elementary. Small World Country Day School is an accredited early childhood program that offers developmentally appropriate childcare six weeks to Pre-school 4. World Elementary is a non-denominational, private, accredited and state approved elementary school that serves children from Kindergarten through Grade 6.

World Elementary and Small World Country Day School are licensed by the State of New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services, and Bureau of Child Care Standards and Licensing. World Elementary is approved by the New Hampshire Board of Education as a non-denominational, private elementary school for kindergarten through grade six.

We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accreditation is a status granted to programs that have been found to meet or exceed the NAEYC's standards. The purpose of accreditation is to assure that quality opportunities are provided for the children in the program. The Academy of Early Childhood Professionals reach this status only after an intense self-study conducted by professional staff, a validation by a peer team of educators, and a recommendation for accreditation. We also received the prestigious accreditation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in 2007.  Founded in 1885, NEASC is the nation’s oldest regional accrediting association whose mission is the establishment and maintenance of high standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to the doctoral level.  Schools and colleges from New England, as well as, around the world seek this prestigious accreditation. Accreditation is achieved through voluntary self-studies and evaluations by the commission. 

• Low student/teacher ratio
  
  
• Focus on character building
  
  
• High academic standards
  
  
• Individualized student plans
  
  
• Close parent/teacher/student partnerships
  
  
• Cooperative spirit focusing on quality education
  
  
• Strong behavioral, ethical and moral values
  
  
• Highly qualified, knowledgeable, creative, caring staff
  
  
• Dedication to the "whole" child's present and future needs

The World Schools admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities available at the school. Pupils seeking admission must complete all registration materials and physician-endorsed notification indicating the completion of the set of immunizations prescribed by the State of New Hampshire (This must be kept updated throughout attendance). Click here for more information on enrollment procedures.

Generally, yes, but please be aware that we cannot always guarantee placement. Priority is given to those already enrolled and their siblings but, timely registration is a must. Your child will be accepted if it is determined that the program is able to meet his/her needs and space is available.

Students are placed in appropriate programs based on previous school experience, recommendations from teachers, other involved educators, and interviews with parents and students themselves. There is a potential for testing if the age level does not support the grade level requested or there is a questionable documentation as to the student's academic level.

The goals of our academic curriculum are to promote trust in self, teacher, peers, and environment; and to foster physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, math, manipulative, and creative development - all while enjoying school. Elementary classes are individualized and anti-biased, and based on a character-focused curriculum.

Academically, we believe in providing a challenging and enriching curriculum for your children throughout the World Elementary experience. Our school best addresses the needs of students of average ability and above. We offer many and varied opportunities for student enrichment in and beyond the curriculum. Philosophically, we believe that a strong Math and Language Arts foundation form the basis of a good and high quality education.

Communicate to the school your child's concerns or needs. Encourage your child to do his/her best. Contact the school if the child will be absent. Assure that the child attends school daily. Help the child learn about the school's behavioral expectations and consequences of breaking the rules. Encourage and model good behavior. Stay involved in your child's school and invest time and energy into supporting the educational environment.

Briefly, students need to be skilled in the basics of oral/written/visual communication, reading and mathematics, science and technology. Future workers must be able to think critically, logically and analytically. They must be skilled in technical reading and writing and know how to use information systems. They need to appreciate and enjoy art, music and drama, as well as be knowledgeable in history, geography and current events They need to know how to take care of their own physical and mental well being while developing concern for others. Additionally, they must acquire the training necessary to communicate in a second language. The World School's curriculum and staff address these needs with expertise and competence, in a nurturing environment of caring and concern.

Enrichment is available for every subject at every level. Each year at World Elementary each student receives an Individual Student Plan (ISP) that is personalized and created by his/her teacher to encourage the maximization of individual learning. The ISP's are kept in the child's file throughout attendance at our school to promote seamless and individualized progress for the child.

Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade attend computer class in our computer room for 45 minutes per week. In addition, there are computers in each classroom from Preschool 4 through Grade 6, used by students on a daily basis. The focus of the technology program is to use technology to enhance, enrich, and augment classroom learning. Therefore, the software we use often varies from year to year and class to class depending on what topics are being studied and where students could best benefit from curricular development. In addition, in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, we cover some specific technology skills. In 4th grade, students begin a typing program and develop and refine word processing skills. In 5th grade, students develop familiarity with spreadsheets and in 6th grade our students work with databases and basic programming.

Portfolios are kept on all children enrolled at Small World Country Day School. Progress reports are sent home twice a year (January and June) for our Pre-school 3's, Pre-school 4's, and SWEEP programs.

Formal parent-teacher conferences are held in November for students in all grades at World Elementary. Kindergarten teachers will hold mandatory conferences in November and the children receive progress reports in January and June. For Grades One through six, progress reports are sent home in November, January, March and June. We encourage parents to set up conferences as often as needed to feel well informed about their child's progress.

We believe that discipline helps guide children in learning how to cooperate with others, and how to manage their own behavior. It is a teaching and learning process. At Small World Country Day School, we do this through limit setting, clearly stating directions, voice and body position, appropriate daily schedule and room environment, encouragement, conflict resolution, choices, and consequences.

Teachers label the behaviors rather than the child, while providing intervention and redirection. They are consistent and keep a sense of humor. Teachers will inform parents of any behavior problems and work closely with parents to maintain consistency.  The ultimate, unique achievement of good discipline is to encourage responsibility and self-discipline on the part of each student. Experience tells us that not all groups, nor all individuals, are likely to become completely self-disciplined within the school years; yet, that is the goal toward which we, as teachers and parents, must strive.

Small World Country Day School Behavior Standards

As children grow and mature, they are expected to accept greater behavioral responsibilities. These standards are designed to guide all of us through the process of learning good discipline and to outline what we uniformly consider “unacceptable behavior”.

World Elementary follows the Card Change system in order to be fair and consistent with our messages to the student about his/her responsibility regarding his/her behavior.

The following is an explanation of the Card Change system for World Elementary.

Each student has a pocket with different colored cards within personal reach in the classroom.

1. Step 1 - (Classroom) Verbal Redirection - No card change

Teachers will take appropriate action with each behavior issue based on classroom and school guidelines. They will discuss the matter with the student, and warn the student that the continued behavior will result in the consequences outlined below.

Second Verbal Redirection - Card change to orange

Teacher may proceed to use appropriate teacher-initiated actions to curb misbehavior, such as develop a student behavior contract, have the student write a letter home about the behavior, etc.

Reflecting Time in Classroom - Card change to purple

If student does not respond to the above attempts, the student shall be isolated within the classroom in a designated place to reflect on the seriousness of the situation.

2. Step 2 - (Outside of Classroom) Removal from classroom to an alternative location (such as another pre-arranged classroom) - Card change to yellow student shall be removed to a pre-arranged, alternative area with another teacher to discuss the situation for the final time before being sent to the office.

3. Step 3 - Disciplinary Report - Final Card Change to Pink

If none of the above steps curbs the misbehavior, the student is then sent to the office with a detailed Disciplinary Report filled out by the teacher. At the office, an administrator will review the report with the child, discuss the details and call the parents in the child's presence. Actions will then be taken consistent with the infractions as follows:

The administrator and teacher will have a conference each time a child is sent to the office with a Disciplinary Report to develop a strategy and plans for behavior modification. A copy of this will be sent home to parents and a copy will be placed in the student's file.

If a child receives three Disciplinary Reports within a consecutive three-month period, a school-initiated parent/guardian conference is scheduled within one week of the date of the last incident. The parents/guardians, teacher, and administrator will discuss strategies for simultaneous behavior modification plans at home and at school. There will be no excuse for a parent's absence, and refusal to meet may result in the child being asked to withdraw from the program due to lack of support of school policy.

Our first and second graders are tested in the areas of language arts (reading and language) and mathematics. Our fourth through sixth graders are tested in language arts, math, science, and social studies. The test score results consistently prove that standards of academic excellence, individualized programming, low student/teacher ratios and emphasis on personal responsibility and strong character result in outstanding test scores. Below are the results from our fourth through sixth graders, who scored either advanced or proficient, as compared to the national average of fourth through sixth graders who scored either advanced or proficient in the tested subject areas.

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A 3% discount is allowed for families with two or more children in the school. This deduction is applied for each additional student from within the same family.

In addition to the many offerings during the day, World School also offers wrap-around child-care both before and after school (Big Kids City). It is another important component of our total value-added World Elementary program. Big Kids City is our after-school program that provides our students with a safe and enjoyable after-school environment, offering many age-appropriate activity choices. Available activity areas include our Great Room, computer room, arts and crafts, a homework area, and an opportunity for outside play. Cooking activities, sledding, ice-skating, bowling sessions, rock climbing sessions, and an after-school track team are some of the special enrichments offered in our program. For more information on Big Kids City, click here to see our brochure. (hyperlink to a downloadable brochure)

At the Kindergarten level, our program is a relaxing extension of the school day. Our students spend time enjoying outside play and center time, stories, and organized games within their classroom environment. Care is available before school from 6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. and after school from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Yes, Our World Elementary vans are used primarily for our Before and After School Programs to transport to and from local schools, including Bicentennial, Main Dunstable and New Searles Elementary Schools.

To ensure a healthy, productive school environment, the following health guidelines have been created. When a child is absent, please notify the school as early as possible. If the absence is due to a contagious condition we will send notices home to the parents of children who may be affected. Since communicable diseases must be reported to the State Board of Health, it is requested that you notify the school office of diseases such as strep throat, chicken pox, impetigo, etc. In the event the following occur, we ask that you keep your child at home:

• A temperature of 100 degrees or higher, or any fever accompanied by:
  • A deep cough
  • An earache or draining ear
  • Spasms of cough
  • A sore throat
  
  
• A rash of any kind until diagnosed, treated or declared harmless by a physician
  
  
• Early colds (coughing and sneezing) or very bad colds with purulent discharge
  
  
• Red, runny or matting eyes (symptomatic of conjunctivitis/pink eye)
  
  
• Diarrhea or vomiting the previous evening or that morning. A child must be free from diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school.
  
  
• Bronchitis
  
  
• Itchy head with visible bugs or nits (pediculosis/head lice) - child cannot return until treatment is successfully accomplished and hair is nit free

The World Schools (Small World Country Day School and World Elementary) are located at 138 Spit Brook Rd. Nashua, NH 03062. You can contact us at Telephone: (603) 888-1982 or via Fax: 603-888-5880 or you may Email: Info@TheWorldSchools.com