🕓 School Hours

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Monday-Friday

Drop-Off: 8:30-8:45

Core Learning: 9:00-3:00

Pick-Up: 3:15-3:30

Optional Early Pickup: After 2:30 PM on Free Play Fridays

Learning Block Rhythms & Weekly Themes

Predictable structure. Expansive thinking. Learning that moves.

At Ceiba Nova, learning doesn't follow a script - but it does follow a rhythm. Our days are built around two extended learning blocks that provide space for focus, creativity, & connection without the fragmentation of traditional scheduling. This consistent daily flow supports both executive function & emotional regulation, while leaving room for meaningful exploration.

Day & Week Overview

9:00–11:45 AM

A or B Block

9:00–9:15 | Warm-Up

9:15–10:15 | Lesson + Stations #1

10:15–10:30 | Snack & Movement

10:30–11:45 | Lesson + Stations #2

1:00–3:00 PM

C or D Block

1:00–1:15 | Stations & Safety Review

1:15–2:15 | Stations

(Badge Focus, 1:1, Small Groups)

2:15–3:00 | Athletics & Physical Wellness

LUNCH & RECESS

DAILY (Except Fieldwork Fridays)

11:45–12:45 | Lunch Making & Recreation

12:45–1:00 | Clean-Up & Transition

Focus & Fieldwork Fridays

Fridays are set aside for:

Outdoor adventures
Field trips & community-based learning
Studio intensives & science labs
Deep work time for ongoing projects
Student-led seminars & exhibitions
Peer collaboration & catch-up

This flexible day is designed to disrupt routine in all the right ways - restoring attention, energizing engagement, and connecting learning to the world beyond our walls.

Week-In-View

Monday: Blocks A & C

Tuesday: Blocks B & D

Wednesday: Blocks A & C

Thursday: Blocks B & D

Friday: Focus & Fieldwork

Blocks

Core Learning Blocks (A/B):

Academic foundations delivered through hands-on practice, collaborative inquiry, guided instruction, and discussion-based exploration.
Focused academic learning grounded in core disciplines (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social inquiry, research, reasoning, communication).

Badge & Pathways Blocks (C/D):

Learner-driven projects, creative production, and thematic studies tied to badges, Tracks, and MAP goals. These blocks build identity, agency, and purpose across disciplines.
Interdisciplinary, project-based learning aligned to each student’s Pathway and emerging Track interests.

🌿 Weekly Rhythms at Ceiba Nova

At Ceiba Nova, each day of the week carries a recurring theme that helps anchor learning, support engagement, and build meaningful connections across disciplines. These themes offer both structure and flexibility—allowing educators to design rich, responsive experiences while helping students anticipate the flow of their week.