The Cottage School, Middle School follows the Fulton County Curriculum. Our small class size of 10 students or less, allows the teacher much personal hands-on time during a particular class period, making that class time very conducive to learning. As a result, there is little need for the traditional hours of homework many of our students have been used to in the past. Since homework should ideally be the independent practice of newly acquired educational skills, drill and kill is definitely not part of the curriculum.
Most students learn best by doing. In most larger classroom settings, lecture is the most efficient way to teach. Our smaller class sizes allow the teachers to facilitate experiential, or hands-on learning. Whether its using manipulatives in math to solve algebraic equations, taking care of the habitat of bearded dragons, or building a waterfall to connect two outdoor ponds, our students are actively involved in their own learning. Since most of our students struggle with issues due to ADD or ADHD, the mental as well as physical strain of staying focused can make for a tiring day. As a result our academic subjects are primarily taught in the morning.
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