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-'''Touchstone Community School''' is an independent co-operative elementary school located in [[Rothesay, New Brunswick]].  Founded in 2000, Touchstone teaches students ages three to 11.  Touchstone uses the [http://coreknowledge.org/CK/index.htm Core Knowledge Sequence], as well as the Atlantic Canada Language Arts and Mathematics Curriculum guides.<br />
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-'''Touchstone's Mission and Key Objectives'''
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-Mission
-''Imagine a school …''
-* where students, parents, and teachers strive for academic excellence in an exciting, creative environment
-* where the basics are taught, but the learning always goes far beyond
-* where the unique strengths of individuals are developed and critical thinking, self worth, self–discipline, <br />      and pro–social behaviour are cultivated
-Key Objectives
-At the foundation of Touchstone Community School are our seven key objectives.
-Touchstone Community School commits itself to:
-* Supporting an environment in which students, teachers, and parents work in partnership
-* Striving for academic excellence
-* Maintaining small classes
-* Providing a creative environment that encourages hands–on collaborative learning
-* Teaching an expanded and challenging curriculum
-* Enriching the curriculum with regular field trips to historical, cultural, and scientific sites
-* Respecting students’ curiosity and interests and developing their unique gifts
-== References ==
-[http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/journal/article/1383159 Telegraph Journal February 2011: Leadership in Education]
-[http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/search/article/712958 Telegraph-Journal June 2009: Touchstone students top math contest]
-[http://www.mathematica.ca/pdf/palmares/2009/schools/thales.pdf Mathematica Thales competition results]
-[http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/696942 Telegraph-Journal June 2009: Not your average elementary school]
-[http://kvstyle.canadaeast.com/community/article/862755 Telegraph-Journal November 2009: Every child is gifted]
-[http://kvstyle.canadaeast.com/search/article/862684 Telegraph-Journal November 2009: Getting to know Touchstone]
-== External links ==
-* [http://www.touchstonecommunityschool.ca Touchstone Community School Official Website]
-[[Category:Private schools in New Brunswick]]
-[[Category:Elementary schools in New Brunswick]]
-[[Category:Elementary schools in Saint John, New Brunswick]]
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