Home Mission Statement The John Winthrop School for Young Children believes in the singularity and wonder of childhood. The school's mission is to foster the social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. Teachers facilitate the learning process by providing children with opportunities to explore many developmentally appropriate activities and materials, and by allowing them to make decisions in accordance with their own interests. John Winthrop School provides a safe and loving environment where children feel free to explore and learn about themselves, others and the world around them. The school fosters parental growth and education through family-oriented events and educational opportunities, and encourages and supports the continued professional development of its staff. Teachers and parents work as partners to support and cultivate each child's intellectual, social and developmental skills. The John Winthrop School endorses and actively practices equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, creed, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political beliefs, life style, or disability.
Established in 1901 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, St. Peter School is a Roman Catholic elementary school that serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school offers a variety of academic programs in mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, creative arts and foreign languages. Its technological curriculum includes keyboarding, graphics, word processing, information systems and network awareness programs. St. Peter School maintains a library, gymnasium, cafeteria and classrooms. The school additionally conducts parent-teacher conferences. It is accredited by the Archdiocese of Boston Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Peabody School is an elementary institution that provides academic and social education to students in kindergarten through grade eight. It offers educational programs in foreign languages, social studies, science, reading, writing, math, physical health, language arts, music, speech and physical education. Peabody School has a library media center that offers guidance and reference materials for additional information. The school s staff includes teachers, teaching assistants, behavioral technicians and social workers. In addition, it offers a variety of cocurricular programs, including book fairs, science nights, student council, peer mediators, Project Adventure and Science Olympiad. Established in 1889, Peabody School is a part of Cambridge Public Schools and is located in Cambridge, Mass.
