| Founded in 1896, the Horace Mann Laboratory School has the welcoming feel of a small neighborhood school while drawing upon the comprehensive resources of Salem State University. Students develop balanced literacy skills through a “workshop” model and build mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding through a strong K-5 curriculum. Science is enriched by in-class hands-on learning experiences and field trips led by the New England Aquarium, Salem Sound Coastwatch, and the Discovery Museum. We nurture not only children’s curiosity and intellectual skills, but also their healthy social and emotional development. Our Responsive Classroom curriculum fosters a sense of safety and belonging. Horace Mann students are greeted by name when they arrive each morning and begin each day with a morning meeting. Additionally, the Horace Mann Laboratory School benefits from a unique and long-standing relationship with Salem State University. Faculty collaborate regularly to design innovative and enriching learning experiences, and our students enjoy access to Salem State facilities, such as the South Campus gymnasium, the Learning Commons and the Mainstage Theater. We function as a true community, where all adults and children are respected and appreciated. |
