Musical Jars and the Science of Sound

Musical Jars and the Science of Sound A little about the science of sound: Lower School students were asked to create their own water xylophones using glasses. Small vibrations are made when you hit the glass, this creates sound waves that travel through the water. More water means slower vibrations and a deeper tone. When you hit [...]

In inquiry, the second-grade class is learning about media. The students had a few introductory lessons on this topic before transitioning to remote learning, The last few days they have been doing some reading about "How advertising works" and "How the brain works." They were then asked to jot down why they think the two go [...]

Let's give our teachers a HUGE virtual high five! Moving to remote learning is no small task and our teachers have done this with such grace, determination, and care - We are in awe and so grateful to be part of this resilient THS family. Big virtual hugs from the THS Parent Org

Today in the Kindergarten online playdate the kinders talked about their read aloud, “The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School.” Many of the kids thought he was quick and sneaky. He made a big mess of the school but he ended up being nice because, in the end, he cleaned up the messes. [...]

Our fourth-grade students begin their remote learning day with a morning meeting to talk about their roses and thorns of the previous day and go over their agenda. Today Ms. Walker talked to her students about different forms of kinetic and potential energy and they used padlet to upload their descriptions and videos examples.

Beginning in the 2020 – 21 school year, Middle School students will have a choice of arts electives.  All students are required to take at least one session of art and music, yet they will have an array of other options as well.  These electives meet two times per week for a semester.  Classes may [...]

In Sixth Grade, students continue to study both Spanish and Mandarin two times per week.  Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, Seventh and Eighth graders will choose one language to complete their studies at THS.  Language study will become a core academic subject, and students will graduate ready for language level 2 or 3 in [...]