Learning Divisions
Students at The Janus School follow a curriculum that reflects current research and leading educational practices. We guide students to not only succeed in the classroom, but to learn skills they can use in all areas of their lives. Executive functioning and social thinking skills are embedded in all of our classes. We recognize the profound impact these critical skills throughout a child’s life. Through research, we also know that students are best taught in a way that applies to their daily life and not in isolation; a Janus education extends beyond the classroom walls. Teachers at Janus communicate with parents on a regular basis to build a connection between home and school to create a continuous cycle of social and academic support.
At The Janus School, class groupings go beyond traditional grade levels. Detailed reporting on a student’s academic levels is complemented by in-depth consideration of their social and emotional skill strengths to create appropriate class groupings. Ongoing assessment allows flexibility among classes to ensure students are continuously challenged to grow and advance at their optimal pace.
Our Lower, Middle, and Upper Divisions consist of traditional classes such as:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art
- Physical Education & Health
Each student’s progress is assessed to develop programming that will meet individual student needs. We use leading practices and Orton-Gillingham methods as a foundation of a Janus education, with the strong belief that students learn best when they can experience learning through multiple modalities.
Every year, each student’s instructional team identifies individualized areas of focus. From these areas of focus, specific measurable goals are written and used to guide personalized instruction. On a daily basis, teachers deliver custom support in tune with what each individual student needs, helping them to experience authentic success and build independence.
Lower Division
Lower Division includes grades K-5. Instruction is focused on building and remediating skills in a warm and supportive environment. Teachers in Lower Division help guide students in their journey to learn more about who they are as learners and what strategies they can use to be successful. From an early age, students learn about growing their toolbox of strategies and how best to advocate for themselves. Instruction is designed with multimodal learning at the core, helping students to engage and be active participants.
Inspired Beginnings
K-5 Scholarship Program!
Focused on helping children get access to critical early support, Inspired Beginnings is a scholarship program that provides $4,700 in scholarship funds every year a student is enrolled in grades K-5 at Janus. Request Info>
Middle Division
Middle Division includes grades 6-8. Instruction is focused on building and remediating skills in a warm and supportive environment where students are encouraged to demonstrate independence. Students work to apply the skills they have learned to Middle Division content. Teachers in Middle Division continue to help students learn more about who they are as learners and what strategies they can use to be successful; students celebrate their strengths and learn how to use them to work on areas of growth. Middle Division students add to their toolbox of strategies for learning, executive functioning, and social thinking while practicing self-advocacy. Instruction continues to be designed with multimodal learning at the core, helping students to engage and be active participants.
Upper Division
Upper Division includes grades 9-12. Independence and skill application is the focus of instruction, while also offering remediation as needed. Teachers in Upper Division guide students to talk about who they are as learners, what strategies they can use to be successful, and how to communicate with those outside the Janus community about their learning difference. Students work to think critically about their strengths and areas of growth and how they inform post-secondary options. Upper Division students add to their toolbox of strategies for learning, executive functioning, and social thinking while practicing self-advocacy. Instruction is designed with multimodal learning at the core, helping students to engage and be active participants. The Upper Division program emphasizes academics and remediation; self-advocacy, leadership, and problem-solving; and skills for a productive and independent life. The Janus School has partnered with Landmark College to provide Seniors the opportunity for online dual enrollment, allowing them to explore their interests in highly supported courses while earning college credits.
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