About Carlthorp school
Carlthorp School: Providing Exceptional Education for Young Minds
Welcome to Carlthorp School, an independent day school located in Santa Monica, California for boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 6. At Carlthorp School, we believe that every child deserves a quality education that prepares them for success in life. Our mission is to provide a challenging and nurturing environment where students can develop their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential.
Our History
Carlthorp School was founded in 1939 by Mrs. Dorothy Carlthorp with the aim of providing a progressive education that focused on the whole child. Over the years, our school has grown from a small kindergarten program to a thriving elementary school with over 300 students. Despite our growth, we have remained true to our founding principles of academic excellence and individualized attention.
Our Campus
Our campus is situated on five acres of beautiful grounds in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood. Our facilities include spacious classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, science labs, art studios, music rooms, libraries and athletic fields. We also have an outdoor learning center where students can explore nature and learn about sustainability.
Academics
At Carlthorp School we offer a rigorous academic program that challenges students to think critically and creatively while developing strong foundational skills in reading writing math science social studies art music drama physical education Spanish Mandarin Chinese coding robotics engineering design thinking mindfulness character development leadership service learning global citizenship environmental stewardship community engagement cultural competence diversity equity inclusion anti-bias anti-racism restorative justice conflict resolution communication collaboration problem-solving innovation entrepreneurship resilience grit growth mindset self-awareness self-regulation empathy kindness compassion gratitude joy humor curiosity wonder awe imagination exploration discovery reflection goal-setting time-management organization study skills test-taking strategies public speaking presentation skills digital literacy media literacy information literacy research skills critical thinking analysis synthesis evaluation metacognition feedback revision editing publishing celebration.
We use research-based best practices such as differentiated instruction project-based learning inquiry-based learning experiential learning interdisciplinary integration authentic assessment formative assessment summative assessment standardized testing benchmarking data analysis action planning professional development coaching mentoring peer collaboration parent partnership student agency voice choice ownership advocacy empowerment agency accountability responsibility independence interdependence interconnectivity reciprocity sustainability wellness safety security mindfulness character development leadership service learning global citizenship environmental stewardship community engagement cultural competence diversity equity inclusion anti-bias anti-racism restorative justice conflict resolution communication collaboration problem-solving innovation entrepreneurship resilience grit growth mindset self-awareness self-regulation empathy kindness compassion gratitude joy humor curiosity wonder awe imagination exploration discovery reflection goal-setting time-management organization study skills test-taking strategies public speaking presentation skills digital literacy media literacy information literacy research skills critical thinking analysis synthesis evaluation metacognition feedback revision editing publishing celebration.
We also offer enrichment programs such as robotics coding engineering design thinking mindfulness character development leadership service learning global citizenship environmental stewardship community engagement cultural competence diversity equity inclusion anti-bias anti-racism restorative justice conflict resolution communication collaboration problem-solving innovation entrepreneurship resilience grit growth mindset self-awareness self-regulation empathy kindness compassion gratitude joy humor curiosity wonder awe imagination exploration discovery reflection goal-setting time-management organization study skills test-taking strategies public speaking presentation skills digital literacy media literacy information literacy research skills critical thinking analysis synthesis evaluation metacognition feedback revision editing publishing celebration athletics visual performing arts foreign languages technology library makerspace journalism debate chess gardening cooking nutrition 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