“The single most important factor in dramatically improving students' reading performance in our school is making reading a priority throughout our curriculum. It is one of the main cornerstones of our curriculum. In Lower School we capitalize on small class sizes and early intervention with trained professionals to work with students who require support [and provide] a strong phonically based approach. In Middle School we continue by scheduling reading classes that are heterogeneously structured, providing students the opportunity to learn from one another and allowing teachers to assist all students as they develop fluency. Finally, in our Upper School reading continues as a priority that is embraced by the entire school including common readings for the community.”