Kindergarten-6th Grades

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Being a student at Jubilee means learning in a place where curiosity is celebrated, creativity is everywhere, and every child’s voice is known and valued. From Kindergarten through sixth grade, students experience enriching and meaningful days filled with joy, discovery, and community.

A Day in The Life at Jubilee

At Jubilee, classrooms buzz with conversation and ideas, students learn through hands-on projects and real-world connections, and there’s always something exciting to look forward to. We believe learning should be engaging, relevant, and should build upon children's natural curiosity, and our students feel that every day.

No two days at Jubilee are exactly the same, but each day follows a rhythm that balances academics, creativity, outdoor play, and reflection. Below is a sample schedule of a Jubilee student!

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  • Upon arrival, students are greeted at the front door by our admin team. Starting the day with a warm welcome is essential to a successful day.

  • All classes begin with morning meeting. The day begins together as a community through sharing, conversation, and activities that build connection and set a positive tone.

  • Students read, write, discuss, and explore stories, building strong literacy skills while developing their voices as readers and writers.

  • A short break to refuel, socialize, and recharge before jumping back into learning.

  • Students engage in hands-on problem solving, games, and collaboration to deepen their understanding of mathematical thinking.

  • In social studies, students explore history, communities, and the world around them through discussion, projects, and inquiry-based learning.

    In science students investigate the world around them through hands-on experiments, observation, questioning, and discussion, building curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of discovery.

  • Students enjoy lunch together and spend time outdoors, often heading to Clark Park for play, movement, and fresh air.

  • Every day is a different special! Whether it’s music, visual art, drumming, dance, or yoga, students express themselves creatively and engaging their bodies and minds.

  • Another chance to recharge after recess and specials!

  • Our younger students have a chance in the afternoon to choose from centers, block building, collaborative projects, and outdoor play.

    Our older students might get started on homework, meet individually with a teacher, or work on a project with their classmates.

  • As the day is coming to an end, students reflect on their day, pack up their things, and get ready for dismissal.

  • Excited to see their families, but sad to leave school, students who are not staying for afterschool programming head home, eager to see what tomorrow brings.

While the schedule varies by grade, they all follow a similar structure, with most academic learning happening in the morning, and arts based education happening in the afternoon.

Annual Events and Celebrations

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    Field Trips

    Throughout the Year!

    At Jubilee, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Throughout the year, students go on field trips that bring learning to life, visiting places like Bartram’s Garden, the Arden Theatre, Linvilla Orchards, Smith Playground, and Tinnicum Wildlife Refuge. Teachers often take their class on walking trips to the Free Library and different parks around the neighborhood.

  • Group of children and teenagers outdoors on a wooden deck with autumn trees and a lake in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    4th-6th Grade Trip to Maine!

    October

    One of the most exciting experiences of the year happens each October, when students in grades 4–6 head to the Leadership School in Maine for a five-day leadership trip. While there, students build communication and problem-solving skills, challenge themselves on ropes courses and rock climbing walls, and spend meaningful time together in nature.

  • Children performing on stage at a school concert, arranged in rows, with an audience seated around them. The stage has wooden stairs on both sides and a plain white backdrop.

    Winter Showcase

    December

    Before Winter Break, we invite families to our annual Winter Showcase where students have a chance to show parents and families what they have been working on in their arts classes.

    This is an important time that we all gather together as a community to celebrate our student’s progress and build upon our connections with each other before the New Year!

  • Group of children and adults posing for a photo indoors, some wearing jackets and winter clothing, with a woman in a green traditional outfit on the left, a colorful poster behind them, and television screens on the wall.

    World Week

    January

    During World Week, the entire school dives into learning about cultures from around the globe. Families are invited to share stories, photos, traditions, and food, and older students may visit local restaurants to learn about the culture behind the cuisine. World Week is a joyful celebration of our diversity and the strength of our community.

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    Black Arts Week

    February

    Students explore Black artists and art movements and learn about the powerful role art plays in culture, identity, and social change.

  • A group of children standing and sitting on stairs outside a building, smiling for the photo with bushes on either side.

    Human Rights Day

    March

    A long-standing Jubilee tradition, Human Rights Day began in 2005 when students honored veterans of the Civil Rights Movement. Today, students continue this tradition by honoring artists, activists, and freedom fighters who have made meaningful impacts on their communities and the world.

  • Children play percussion instruments on a stage with African artwork and lion mural in the background.

    Spring Concert

    May

    One of the most joyful days of the year, the Spring Concert showcases student growth through music, dance, drumming, poetry, and performance.

  • Six graduates wearing caps and gowns sitting on chairs on a stage, with a woman speaking at a podium to the right, and a large screen above them.

    Sixth Grade Graduation

    June

    We celebrate our sixth graders as they prepare for the next chapter of their journeys. Graduates share speeches, teachers reflect, and younger students honor them with poems and memories. It’s a heartfelt celebration of growth, connection, and everything learned along the way.

Learning Together: Our All-School Study

Every year, Jubilee students take part in a shared, all-school study centered around a big idea. This theme weaves its way into classrooms across grade levels, connecting subjects and bringing the whole school together around common questions and explorations.

This year’s all-school study, “Visions of Tomorrow: Studying the Past, Imagining the Future Through the Lens of Afrofuturism,” invites students to explore how history and the present shape what’s possible for the future. Students study Afrofuturist artists, writers, and art styles, and imagine what the future could be. At the end of the year, students will share their thinking through creative projects—paintings, poems, plays, stories, and more.