OCEAN KNOLL

Students learn how to connect their breath to movement and increase their ability to self-manage. The program balances physical movements with character education; structure with adaptability; and rigor with fun. All components of Health & Wellness support EUSD’s World Ready Traits and Skills.

Students and classroom teachers take part in weekly TRAC (Teambuilding, Regulation, Acceptance, and Community) lessons, which is EUSD’s Social Emotional Learning program. TRAC represents our values as a district. We are committed to building a community in which students, staff, and parents feel safe, feel valued and feel that what matters to them matters.

Students at Ocean Knoll are provided an introduction and exposure to the Spanish language and traditions. Through group activities, conversation skills are developed, which opens up endless opportunities for understanding and appreciation for other people and cultures.

Ocean Knoll knows that a physically active student is a healthy student! The P.E. program is designed to help students grow and develop physically, socially, and emotionally. Through age appropriate active games and play, sportsmanship, collaboration, and teamwork are emphasized.

Gardens are outdoor science labs as students learn about seasons, botany, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and so much more! In the garden, there is always time for calm, observation, and reflection, which supports and fosters our focus on social/emotional learning. Ocean Knoll is grateful for the support of the Sage Garden Project.

Through funding from the Sage Garden Project, classes in the nutrition lab cover a world of topics, from the basics through understanding vegetarianism, food politics, importance of eating cover crops, and the important role food plays in history and culture. The lab is a natural place for lessons in math and science, as well as learning to work together and follow instructions. Students are as busy as ever making sure the Ocean Knoll community is eating healthy!