The environment creates the opportunity for children to become caring and responsible citizens.
 

THE YOUNG SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED in 1991 by the parents of five children. In establishing the school, the founders believed that a quality education must include a solid foundation in the basics of reading, writing, mathematics, artistic, musical and environmental experiences, and an appreciation for great literature.

The Young School actively incorporates practices which enable teaching and learning to be viewed as the same process. This is a shared process in which teacher, student and parent are all joined. Recent studies indicate that the success of a student's career depends upon his or her relationship to the parents, and on the parents' interest and involvement in their child's school. Thus, the children become the heartbeat of the school, the teacher the mentor and the parents the support system.

We are a family-centered school dedicated to fostering respect for each person and building lasting relationships.

AT THE YOUNG SCHOOL High academic standards are integrated into a global perspective of education. A low student/teacher ratio is maintained to enable the children to receive tutorial, individualized instruction.

The child's self worth and individuality are honored and developed in a warm, nurturing environment.

Honesty, compassion, respect, integrity, and human values are taught and modeled. The child's basic needs for personal expression are nurtured, and the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the child are encouraged. One of our mottos is love honestly, play fair, and laugh out loud. In addition to the basic fundamental academic skills, The Young School also offers its students: Specific classes in physical, biological and ecological sciences. A choice of foreign language classes Spanish, French, beginning in grade 1.

Music classes, singing, dancing, playing instruments, and reading music as well as music appreciation. Art classes, including drawing, painting, sculpturing and art appreciation.

 Physical education/Yoga Exposure to the importance of agriculture to California’s economy. Frequent field trips to museums, science exhibitions and parks to reinforce the cultural and community outreach goals of The Young School. Comprehensive testing which determines what the children need to learn.

office hours Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:00 pm. 957 Brown Street Suite A St. Helena, CA 94574 707.967.9909 Fax 967.8913 E-mail: TYSchool@comcast.net Our Founder/Director JoAnn T. Bell