About Us

By the Numbers

225

students

⅓

of the school day spent outdoors

28-acre

campus surrounded by 106-acre Larus Park

27%

students of color

67

varieties of plants grown in the garden

Our Mission

Sabot School is a school designed to sustain children’s quest for meaning and understanding, harness the power of their theories and ideas, and guide their inquiry and research. In an environment that supports co-construction, collaboration, and respectful exchange, we challenge our students to become effective communicators and disciplined thinkers, capable of solving problems in our increasingly complex world.

Our Philosophy

Children play an active role in their learning. As a Reggio-inspired school, we believe students are capable of self-direction and are able to co-construct understanding and meaning. Students learn not only from their teachers but from one another and from their surroundings. In our collaborative and relationship-driven environment, Sabot students are learning for their futures, not their parents’ pasts. As a leader in the national movement to create an education that is meaningful and relevant for our times, our graduates are equipped with a solid academic foundation and a passion for learning.

Children are born thinkers. They’re theorists who, from their earliest months, observe and experiment to understand their world. Naturally curious, creative, and capable, they are motivated to acquire knowledge and share their thinking with each other. We believe that these dispositions, when nurtured and sustained, contribute powerfully to a joy for learning and understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Children thrive in nature. Our campus and the adjoining 106-acre Larus Park serve as a unique habitat for learning and discovery. Students regularly explore the grounds, making cross-age connections and investigation-prompting observations. They’re encouraged to conduct research and share their findings. Time outdoors fosters the genuine curiosity that makes learning meaningful.