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As stated above, at HGSK, we look for the most diverse group of teachers we can find. We obviously value their experience and qualities as a teacher, but it's important to us to have our student's engage with teachers from all walks of life. Their ages all vary from young student teachers, to teachers who have been to different schools from all over Columbus and even out of the country. We choose our teachers wisely, to see how well they do with our state-of-the-art technology and to test their passion for teaching. Each year, we have a culture fair so that our students can learn what different countries and cultures eat, dress, learn, practice and listen to. We have noticed in the past that our children love to learn about different cultures and they like to compare and contrast our culture and city to other ones around the world. At HGSK, we like to be hands-on and take our students on field trips that deal with what the children will be studying in that semester. We not only have a diverse group of teachers, but a very diverse group of students. We do have honor classes for our accelerated students, so that they are constantly learning and challenging themselves with new material, instead of things they may already know. While on the other hand we have students with IEP's and special needs, which we have special class rooms for them as well and have an incredible amount of student teachers and aids available to help. Here at Holly Grove, we feel having a diverse group of students and teachers is one of the best ways children can learn from each other, prepare them for the real world and for the rest of their lives.

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Here at Holly Grove we value technology because we think it helps our students achieve their highest academic potential. With technology rapidly growing in today's day and age, we want to make sure that each student is efficient in all different types of computer software and apps. We provide each student with tablets to help support their learning. We have different computer labs here at HGSK. One for research-based learning, one for their student's PBL and one for computer games on the child's free time. Students have the chance to broaden their horizon and learn more about what they are being taught through technology. Our teachers are highly trained technologically so that they are able to help students utilize them correctly and efficiently. The students tablets are left at school after each school day and are highly monitored by our faculty. Each student has their own tablet, so that their work is properly saved and they can create their own tablet display as they would like.

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Each classroom has the children's artwork and projects that they work on throughout the semester hung up around the walls. This creates an incredible sense of belonging for each individual child and can help their self-esteem and self-worth by allowing them to show off their work. The desks are set up in groups with the children facing one another to work together and collaborate for group activities. They also are able to see the chalkboard, the projector, smart board and teacher. This is a good set-up because they are able to interact with one another. At the beginning of the year, our students bring in their favorite books and they are collected on a bookshelf so that they are able to grab their favorite stories for reading time. Each child has cubbies with their names, so that they can keep their current work and supplies. They have complete access to computers for them to look up information and research for projects assigned throughout the semester. There is a designated "rest area" that all children take advantage of when they feel overwhelmed and overworked. They can relax on the beanbags or in the loft. Our "rest areas" have a nice mood lighting to ease the kids minds. We do this because "lights with different colors might, according to some research, create a fresh perspective. Just like in any environment, change allows for a mental break and lighting can do a great deal to alter a space depending on the activity. As an adaptation, I have seen some classroom teachers bring in lamps from home to create softer lighting during reading times."

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Here at HGSK, our curriculum focuses on project based learning. We believe that it's important for students to be able to make a connection between what they learn in the classroom and the real world. Project based learning teaches students to think about the problem and the different ways to solve it. Traditional learning just has students memorize things that they will most likely forget after they take the test. Project based learning also allows the students to actively learn about material. We have learned that encouraging active learning can influence students to obtain a deeper knowledge about the subject at hand. In a way they teach their selves and their peers with guidelines from the teacher.

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Learning Model/Teacher Expectations, Standards & Skills

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Learning Model/Teacher Expectations, Standards & Skills

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We value our leaders here at Holly Grove. Each teacher uses the "discussing style" teaching/learning method, which we believe is most effective for the child. The discussing style of teaching "promotes learning through interaction. In this style, practiced by Socrates, the teacher encourages critical thinking and lively discussion by asking students to respond to challenging questions. The teacher is a facilitator guiding the discussion to a logical conclusion. Students learn to have opinions and to back them up with facts and data." We require at least a 4 year Bachelor's Degree to even be considered for one of our teaching positions. Our teacher's here at Holly Grove need to have more than just a degree to teach our students. They need to have passion for teaching, be able to set high expectations for their students, be organized, engage in the community, communicate regularly with the children's parents and be a master in all designated subject areas they are teaching. The K-5 years are crucial and vital years for children to learn all about diversity. With that being said, we value having an incredible amount of different types of teachers and faculty, including different races, backgrounds and ages. For our students that have IEP's with exceptionalities ands disabilities, we have teacher aids available to work with the student in each classroom when necessary. We honor our student's needs and IEP's and we follow them precisely. We also believe project-based-learning or PBL, is a great way for the student to challenge themselves over an extended period of time. Depending on the grade, our teachers give our student's an on-going project that keeps the children's mind stimulated on a world-relevant subject throughout a long period of time. Our teachers are always up and moving throughout their lessons; walking around while speaking/teaching, checking on each individual's knowledge/understanding about each lesson and really engaging with the children. Our teachers at HGSK organize our events, field trips and really plan out what they believe the child should be doing and learning, as we believe they should have superiority and ultimate authority.

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Located in the heart of Columbus, HGSK offers a diverse environment and community for each family and student. Watch the video below to see all of what Columbus has to offer to our students.

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Horseshoe Arena District Nationwide Arena

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McFerson Commons Goodale Park Muirfield Village Golf Course

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DJI Aerial Drone Footage of Beautiful Columbus Ohio in HD "Flight Ohio"

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Unique Aerial view of the 15th biggest City and State Capitol Columbus Ohio from a GoPro 3+ DJI Phantom Drone. Filmed in the Summer of 2014.

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Welcome to HGSK (Holly Grove School for Kids)

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Welcome to HGSK (Holly Grove School for Kids)

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We pride ourselves in being Columbus, Ohio's premiere learning environment for student's K-5 grade. HGSK currently enrolls 320 students that exceed our expectations as a faculty each and every day. In an effort to encourage continuing improvement in technology, interactive learning, and communication, each of HGSK's classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technological equipment which includes wireless laptops for teachers, Smart Boards, e-mail, and Projectors. A computer lab is available for teachers and students to use to engage and promote the skills in the use of computer technology. Holly Grove School for Kids promotes a positive school and learning environment. The school community challenges the students, parents, faculty, and staff to think and perform high levels of achievement and exhibit positive character values.