At Free Union, learning is...
everywhere
At Free Union, learning is...
joyful
At Free Union, learning is...
challenging
At Free Union, learning is...
independent
At Free Union, learning is...
shared
At Free Union, learning is...
messy
At Free Union, learning is...
eye-opening
At Free Union, learning is...
for all ages
We are a progressive, independent elementary school, serving eager learners in preschool through fifth grade near Charlottesville, Virginia.
The school philosophy begins with the child at the center. Natural curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to explore are powerful forces that drive learning.
Not a parent or teacher is immune to the instant request to be judge and jury when children find themselves in the midst of an unresolved conflict. You can feel it coming as they race towards you with set jaws, furrowed brows, and outraged voices exclaiming how woefully each feels they’ve been wronged.
So whose side are you on? Both children want to know this. In fact, at this point, little else matters to them. As a mother of young children, I
...Stop by, take a tour, and see first-hand how our elementary school teachers build with their students solid foundations for learning, now and into the future. If January 23 is inconvenient, call Jolee (434-978-1700) and we will schedule another time for your visit. (As a prelude, take a look at "Learning in Action" on our website).
Our Free Union Way presents the philosophy underlying student experience. Eric Anderson, the new head of school, wrote the first article, "Lessons for Life." Next month we'll feature a discussion of our inquiry-based, student-centered approach. Also on the home page, see Learning in Action, examples of how the theory is put into daily practice, featuring the current work of students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.
P.O. Box 250
Free Union, VA 22940
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Phone 434-978-1700
Fax 434-978-3858
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