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 7 (Grade 8 in 2011).

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 7 and accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC).

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.

• 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

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.

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 Seven, report cards 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.

Our first and second graders are tested in the areas of language arts (reading and language) and mathematics. Our fourth through seventh 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 seventh graders who scored either advanced or proficient in the tested subject areas.

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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.

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 2:30 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 us at Info@TheWorldSchools.com