OUR ACADEMICS
Our unique curriculum aims to cultivate a love of learning and deep appreciation for nature, community, and the world around us. PHSSA's curriculum features:
- hands-on environmental learning and inspiration in our neighboring Forest Hill and James River Parks and in our amazing gardens
- interdisciplinary approach to teaching all subjects
- emphasis on environmental science as a core subject
- integrated classroom academics with art instruction - arts are woven throughout instruction
- sustained learning through progressive year-round calendar and a low student-teacher ratio
The integrated curriculum at PHSSA is grounded in the Virginia state SOLs. All subjects - language arts, math, social studies, science, and the arts - are taught through authentic connections.