Founded in 1929, The School in Rose Valley stands apart as a profoundly unique educational institution. Born out of the Rose Valley arts and crafts community, the School reflects traditions of creativity, integrity, and strong family involvement. We are a community of passionate, knowledgeable, and caring educators who love to learn as much as SRV’s students do. Our commitment to progressive education means that learning is experiential, emergent, and collaborative. SRV’s beautiful, wooded nine-acre campus provides a rich backdrop for exploration, where students learn by interacting with the natural world, building on their own knowledge and interests, and working with peers toward common goals. Our talented teachers attend to students’ physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development with great care, and our low teacher-to-student ratio fosters the strong personal bonds that are essential to learning.
What truly makes SRV such a unique and special place, though, is its students. One only needs to watch a group of children completely engrossed in the discovery of a salamander down by Ridley Creek, immersed in character during a rehearsal of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, or captivated by the turning of a bowl on the lathe in the woodshop to see that the learning here is rich, meaningful, and foundational. SRV students are independent learners who think critically, innovate, and solve problems. They celebrate differences and respect one another. At SRV, play is vital to a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development, and it’s something that sets us apart from other schools. When I see the root systems of the dawn redwood outside my window transformed into a collection of fairy dwellings, or hear the joyous laughter coming from the sports field, I am reminded that SRV is not only a school that prepares students for their futures but also a place where childhood is sacred and celebrated.
I invite you to visit our campus, experience our unique approach to education, and see the joy of learning that thrives in each of our students. I would be delighted and proud to show you around, and I hope you’ll consider this exceptional school for your family.
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