Art is expression, communication, and investigation! Our art program cultivates an appreciation and reverence for artistic practice while helping students see themselves as artists. Students expand their skills and techniques through exposure to contemporary artists, diverse art forms, and traditional crafts, fostering lifelong curiosity and connection with art. Students explore a rich variety of artistic mediums and techniques, from traditional crafts to contemporary practices. The program introduces students to influential artists and movements while encouraging them to develop their own artistic voice and vision. Each student maintains an individual sketchbook and is encouraged to sketch and draw daily as part of their ongoing artistic development. Our young artists practice observing and evaluating to determine their next steps in creative processes. They create art about things that matter to them, express messages and emotions, document identities, and experiment with ideas of social change. Students learn to work with ambiguity, understanding that not knowing where to go next is part of the artistic process. Through reflection and close examination of their work, students ask questions and evaluate their progress. They develop skills in various mediums including textiles, ceramics, printmaking, and mixed media approaches. The program balances individual expression with collaborative projects that build community connections. As artists, students build community both within the classroom and beyond. Collaborative projects connect our young artists to the broader tradition of creative communities where people share ideas, work, and perspectives. These projects may be displayed in local venues, giving students authentic opportunities to share their work with the greater community. Art at Red Fox integrates naturally with our school's emphasis on social justice, environmental stewardship, and engaged citizenship. Students explore how art can be a tool for communication, change, and community building while developing technical skills and personal artistic vision. Art is essential to human expression and our students' complete education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful connection to the world around them.

Our Spanish program creates an engaging, playful environment where students develop language skills through interactive activities and cultural exploration. Our Spanish classes emphasize building vocabulary and conversational foundations while celebrating the joy of language learning. Spanish learning at Red Fox is rooted in active participation and community connection. Students engage with the language through games, creative activities, and hands-on experiences that make vocabulary retention natural and enjoyable. Our curriculum adapts to student interests and builds upon previous knowledge, creating a supportive progression that honors each learner's development. Students participate in dynamic activities through games, creative projects, movement, and interactive play. These engaging methods help reinforce essential vocabulary covering introductions, colors, numbers, animals, foods, classroom objects, and body parts. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning by sharing what excites them and helping guide the curriculum direction, with periodic celebrations marking progress and creating memorable cultural connections. Like all subjects at Red Fox, Spanish learning connects to our broader emphasis on community, ethics, and engaged citizenship. Students explore the language within meaningful contexts that reflect our school's commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. The program encourages artistic expression and integrates naturally with other academic areas. Regular communication with families ensures learning extends beyond the classroom, with vocabulary lists and practice suggestions provided for home reinforcement. Our Spanish program celebrates the energy and enthusiasm that students bring while fostering genuine appreciation for language and cultural diversity.

Our music program celebrates the natural excitement and curiosity that children bring to musical experiences. Students explore what stands out to them in music, what they notice, and how they react, building a foundation of musical understanding through active participation and joyful exploration. Music learning at Red Fox begins with understanding each student's individual musical interests and enthusiasm. The program creates a safe and engaging environment where students can express themselves through song, movement, and instrumental play. Students develop musical skills through hands-on experiences with various instruments and vocal techniques. Students engage with music through singing, instrument exploration, and rhythmic activities. They work with percussion instruments, pitched instruments, and their own voices to create musical experiences. The program incorporates call-and-response activities, body percussion, and collaborative music-making that helps students internalize musical concepts naturally. Students learn to be leaders in musical activities, taking turns guiding group experiences and sharing their musical ideas. They explore different musical styles and traditions while developing fundamental skills in rhythm, melody, and musical expression. Music at Red Fox connects to our broader educational philosophy through collaborative learning and community building. Students create music together, learning to listen to one another and contribute to group musical experiences. The program emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment where all students can participate confidently. Musical learning integrates with other academic areas and supports our school's commitment to creative expression and engaged citizenship. Students discover how music can be a tool for communication, cultural exploration, and personal growth while developing appreciation for diverse musical traditions and styles.

Owls | Ages 5–7 Math in the Owls classroom is hands-on and unhurried. Children count, sort, build, and explore number relationships using ten frames, manipulatives, and the 100 Chart the class builds together all year. Each child works at their own level, in small groups with a teacher. The goal is understanding — and learning to show your thinking.   Hawks | Ages 7–9 Hawks work in ability-based math groups using the Investigations curriculum, with fact fluency practice woven in throughout the week. Groups are shared with Eagles and shift as students develop. Math connects to the bigger world — this year through data charting, engineering challenges, and a year-long Environmental Innovation theme. Every child works at the level that challenges them.   Eagles | Ages 9–11 Eagles work across the Investigations curriculum through grade 5, with N-Gen Math 6 and independent programming available for students who are ready. Every day opens with a logic problem on the board. Fact fluency is taken seriously — students work on the operations they need most, then move to combined challenges when they're ready. Math is integrated across the school day, connected to real thinking and real problems. 100 Day Celebration https://youtube.com/shorts/ZOhvB7Zq2Qc?feature=share

Owls | Ages 5–7 Every Owl gets direct, structured phonics instruction — in small groups and one-on-one with a teacher — using Sounds in Motion and PAF. Reading happens together every day, through shared read-alouds and books matched to each child's level. Writing starts from each child's own life and stories. Students also visit the library weekly and weave literacy into their social studies work. By the end of their time in the Owls classroom, every child thinks of themselves as a reader and a writer.   Hawks | Ages 7–9 Hawks readers are assessed at the start of the year and placed in groups that match exactly where they are — groups that shift as they grow. Instruction draws on PAF and Wordly Wise to build phonological patterns, sight words, and vocabulary. Writing follows the full process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing for a real audience. Hawks have written origin stories, plays, and poetry, performed poems at the Solstice Recital, and contributed to a school-wide spring production. Reading and writing here always have a purpose beyond the page.   Eagles | Ages 9–11 Eagles are reading to think. Students work in ability-based reading groups with books chosen for their depth — stories worth arguing about, sitting with, and returning to. Writing is purposeful and varied: formal speeches, published blog articles, postcards to students across the country. Cursive writing is introduced and developed through the Eagles years, expected as standard by the time students graduate. Every Eagles student performs a memorized poem at the Solstice Recital. They leave prepared to read complex texts, write for real audiences, and speak confidently in public.