Reggio at SWS
SWS teachers and staff listen and observe our students and strive to craft projects and an environment that draws from their interests to extend their thinking.
Read more about SWS’s Reggio approach
Reading, Writing & Math
SWS follows the DC Common Core Standards and strives to continually develop the literacy curriculum so that students have frequent opportunities to use language in our balanced literacy plan. Preschool Students use Everyday Math, while Kindergarten and above use inquiry-based, also tied to the Common Core.
At School
For parents and caregivers, SWS provides several resources to help navigate your children’s time at school, including an extensive School Handbook, and a intros to our amazing staff members.
Access school policies and procedures
Beforecare & Aftercare
The families of SWS are offered an extended day program through Polite Piggies, Monday through Friday during the school year as well as half and full day camps on many days off school for students.
Learn more about Polite Piggy’s offerings and registration
Support Our School
At SWS parent and teacher leadership are highly important to our school’s success. An Friends of SWS is an organization dedicated to promoting educational programming, staff professional development, and future growth of SWS. There are many ways to support our school through direct donations, events, and more.
Find out how you can support our school
Parents are Partners
At SWS parent and teacher leadership are highly important to our school’s success. An Advisory and Support Team comprised of parents and teachers advise the principal and provide input on important topics; parent committees increase parent participation; and Friends of SWS raises funds and provides significant financial support for our school.
Learn more about parent support and leadership opportunities