Educate, Encourage & Empower

Upper School Makery

This episode dives into how the Upper School Makery Facilitator and Technology Integration Specialist collaborates with faculty on integrating making, project-based learning, and design thinking into the curriculum.

K-8 Math Program

Learn about Burke’s robust K-8 math program, designed to foster students' curiosity, confidence, and creativity. The program emphasizes a growth mindset, offering multiple entry points for learners of different abilities and making mathematics accessible to all students. Our graduates develop into confident, engaged mathematicians unafraid to tackle challenging problems.

World Languages Program

Burke's introduces world language lessons to fourth graders, which evolve into a full language program in Upper School, offering Mandarin, Spanish, and French. As society becomes more interconnected, the need for proficiency in more than one language and culture will only continue to grow. The World Languages program aims to foster resilience, long-term commitment, and a strong foundation in language learning and cultural understanding, preparing students for high school and beyond.
 We offer students a choice of three different languages because we want them to be excited to learn what they're learning, feel good about going to their language class, and bring that innate curiosity, interest, desire, and passion to the classroom each day. We know from current Upper School students and recent alumni that this choice was a truly meaningful moment in their academic journey. 

Lower School Music

In this captivating episode, join the Burke's Lower School Music Specialist as she shares her passion for teaching music to young learners. 
The music classroom centers on nurturing each student's unique strengths, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and connected to the world of music. Through performance opportunities as well as engaging classroom activities, such as rhythm games and imaginative play, students develop a strong musical foundation and a sense of community. 

Burke's Library Program

Burke's Upper and Lower School Librarians take you on a tour of our library, a light-filled space filled with tables for collaborative learning and bean bags for lounging. The collection includes over 40,000 items, including print and electronic books and audiobooks, and is physically divided between the Lower and Upper School libraries. In addition to scheduled class time in the Library, the space is open in the mornings before school and during snack and/or lunch recess. 

Social-Emotional Learning at Burke's

Our students’ ability to achieve academic success and manage life’s inevitable challenges requires the ability to approach their future with confidence, resilience, and a set of tools that will help them achieve lifelong healthy habits. 
Join Burke's Lower and Upper School Counselors to learn how the Burke’s curriculum is enriched with social-emotional learning. Our inclusive classrooms and community are built to offer a vibrant, intellectually stimulating, and enriching experience for both students and adults.

Lower School Art

Join the Lower School Art Specialist for an overview of the K-4 program, which combines hands-on studio practice with exposure to art history. The program's goals are to help students see themselves as artists, build confidence in their unique creative vision, and teach visual language with an emphasis on self-direction, problem-solving, risk-taking, resiliency, and individual creativity.

Lower School Makery

Burke’s Lower School Makery Specialist covers the highlights of this K-4 program, which teaches students both digital and non-digital skills related to design thinking, independent creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.