Derby Academy serves students from preschool through 8th grade. It sits on a 27-acre campus with small buildings scattered around that serve as individualized classrooms. The faculty and staff strive to meet the school's motto: "Improve both mind and soul." Derby's small environment nurtures its students' love for learning. Teachers will see all signs of development and growth and can adjust the way students are being taught if needed. Students are required to participate in extracurricular activities—including athletics, drama, music, community service and more—to help them develop confidence and find their talents.
This public school welcomes students with a challenging curriculum of mandatory and elective classes. Students can study art, business, technology, English, drama, family and consumer sciences, foreign language, media, math, music, physical education, science, social studies and more. The school strives to teach students the academic, social and personal skills they can use to become productive, responsible citizens.
East Elementary offers education to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Teachers encourage children to strive for academic excellence and progress in their communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, and to use technology in the classroom as an educational tool. Students are also encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, work in groups and collaborate, respect others and develop emotionally.
This public school teaches students in sixth through eighth grades. Students participate in a core curriculum of English, math, science, social studies, physical education, art and foreign language. Additional programs include study skills and D.A.R.E. The music curriculum offers band, chorus, orchestra and general music instruction. Teachers encourage students to strive for academic excellence and develop communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and technological proficiency.
South Elementary School offers education to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Students are also encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, work in groups and collaborate, respect others, and develop emotionally. South Elementary is part of the public school system.
This Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is tucked back on Gardner Street. The faith, founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, is rooted in the belief that salvation can only be found through Jesus Christ and that Jesus's will is revealed to the president of the LDS church. Its canon consists of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. This branch meets every Sunday.
St. Paul School serves children from pre-K through the eighth grade, offering a rich academic curriculum that includes religious education in addition to standard educational subjects, such as reading, language arts, math, science and Social Studies. St. Paul School has a zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying and cyber-bullying; detailed information on the policy can be viewed on the school's website. The school offers a variety of homework-help resources through its website, as well as links to online educational games.
Plymouth River Elementary is one of four public elementary schools in the Town of Hingham. This school teaches students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Teachers encourage children to strive for academic excellence and progress in their communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities and use technology in the classroom as an educational tool. Students are also encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, work in groups and collaborate, respect others and develop emotionally.
Old Colony Montessori School has been a parent-run school since opening its doors more than 45 years ago. It offers multi-age classrooms concentrating on social, physical, emotional and intellectual development.