Spots Open For Out-Of-District Students At Little Compton Schools

LITTLE COMPTON, RI – Families who live outside the Little Compton School District are eligible to attend the district's PreK-8 grades through the tuition program.

The tuition per year for out-of-district students in K-8 in $6,000. Students may enroll at any point during the school year.

Half-day preschool (age 3) and half-day pre-K (age 4) are also available.

“We offer an exceptional educational experience for all Rhode Island elementary and middle school students here in Little Compton,” said Dr. Laurie Dias-Mitchell, Superintendent, in a prepared statement. “With 225 students and a typical class size of 13, our students receive a hands-on education in a smaller setting that allows for a truly impactful learning experience. From new technology and state-of-the-art facilities to engaging curriculum to field trips to sports and many extracurricular offerings, our school provides students with the foundation to excel academically, develop social emotional skills, and cultivate a deep sense of community.”

The programs include:

Facilities and Campus Highlights

• Library/Media Center with 8,000 books+ and dedicated Music Listening Room
• Science Lab, along with Art, Music, and Band Suites
• Outdoor Classroom and Greenhouse
• Dedicated gymnasium and access to athletic fields and walking trails
• Dedicated cafeteria and hot lunch program

Technology Highlights

• Interactive whiteboards in every classroom
• 1 to 1 ratio of Chromebooks for grade PreK-8 students
• Two 3D Printers, and iPad carts, laptops and Media Center computers for all grades

Curriculum Highlights

· Common Core State Standards Aligned Curriculum

• Engage NY/Eureka Math K-5, Into Math 6-8
• Grade 8 “Pre-AP” Pathways: Algebra 1 and Spanish 1
• CKLA, Lucy Calkins Writing, K-2
• EL Education ELA K-8
• Next Generation Science Standards Aligned Curriculum
• Art, Music, Band, Chorus, Health, Library Media, Info Literacy and Technology
• Open Circle social emotional curriculum Grades K-5, Choose Love Grades 6-8

Community Education Partnerships

• Alton Jones Team Building Programming
• Island Moving Company
• First Tech Challenge Team
• Audubon Society of Rhode Island
• Trinity Repertory Company programs
• School One Writing Project
• Rhode Island Black Storytelling
• Field trips including Boston Museum of Science, Freedom Train, Plymouth Plantation