Paige Academy is an independent early childhood and elementary school in Roxbury, Massachusetts, that applies an African-centered value system (Nguzo Saba) and a Cultural Resonance philosophy to its developmentally based curriculum.
Paige Academy is an independent school in Roxbury that offers early childhood and elementary education within an African-centered cultural framework based on the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles of Kwanza). The school describes its philosophy as Cultural Resonance, emphasizing sensitivity to language, culture, and community in learning.
The school describes a developmentally based curriculum that integrates arts, sciences, humanities and technology and emphasizes problem-solving, mathematics and science. Instruction includes multilingual elements and is framed by the Nguzo Saba principles and a holistic approach to learning.
Paige Academy describes a multilingual, ethnically diverse staff with training in early childhood and elementary education and states that parent involvement and community values are central to the school’s practices.
An extended-day program organized with a teacher and aide (described as a 1:10 teacher:student ratio) that integrates reading, math, science and creative arts to support elementary-age students.
Early childhood curriculum emphasizes eight developmental skill areas including gross motor, fine motor, language, cognitive, art, science, mathematics, and community/social interaction.
The junior group curriculum for upper elementary grades emphasizes self-expression, self-control, problem-solving and preparation for advanced studies.
Preschool is described as developmentally appropriate instruction that prepares children for kindergarten using activities such as play acting, storytelling and drama to engage learning.
Primary-level work introduces investigations through drawing, hands-on science and math projects and expressive writing, and begins formal reading and writing skills.
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The secondary/transitional level continues foundational academic skills and encourages investigation of the world through hands-on projects and expressive assignments.
A multi-session summer enrichment program that includes arts and sciences, mathematics, drumming, music, theater, gardening and holistic food preparation; field trips are included as approved by CDC guidance.
The toddler program focuses on development of self-image, rudiments of language and self-expression through sensory stimulation, play, art, music and exposure to nature.
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