About
Developing Accomplished Creative Learners
Omega Middle School
Mission and Vision
Holistic Education
Many traditional education models rely heavily on standardized testing and rote memorization, often dampening children’s natural love for learning. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity through experiential, place-based, relevant thematic units of study. Students are active participants in shaping their own educational journey.
We invite you to explore our program further by reviewing what sets us apart, our mission and vision statements, our historical summary, grade-specific program overviews, special program features, teacher biographies and testimonials.
Holistic Education
Many traditional education models rely heavily on standardized testing and rote memorization, often dampening children’s natural love for learning. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity through experiential, place-based, relevant thematic units of study. Students are active participants in shaping their own educational journey.
We invite you to explore our program further by reviewing what sets us apart, our mission and vision statements, our historical summary, grade-specific program overviews, special program features, teacher biographies and testimonials.
What shapes our educational programs?
We develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected, and environmentally sustainable world.
The Rainbow Seven Domains™ is an all-inclusive approach that nurtures a child’s highest growth potential.
Through this model, we engage the Physical, Natural, Social, Emotional, Creative, Mental, and Spiritual aspects of human development.
Approaching education through this holistic lens ensures each child’s learning journey is personalized and balanced to foster thriving within and beyond their school-age years.
When Rainbow was developed in 1977, it incorporated influences from several well-known learning philosophies including Montessori and Waldorf, particularly in the primary years. The innovation of the 7 Domains™ model and our focus on social justice, spiritual connection, and environmental sustainability ensure a rigorous, relevant, and comprehensive educational experience.
Finally, the intentional and ongoing inclusion of parents and family in the educational framework furthers the collaborative approach to each child’s thriving.
Learn More About Rainbow Community School
Rainbow Community School is a preK-8th grade Independent School. During the elementary years, we work to increase student understanding and mastery of essential learning skills. In the middle grades years, we challenge students to know who they are as academic learners, help them develop a strong sense of self worth and to use their voice to express themselves authentically.
Omega Middle School
Mission and Vision
Educational Programs
Fostering a love of learning
Our Staff
Curriculum Overviews
Historical Summary
Learn More About Rainbow Community School
Rainbow Community School is a preK-8th grade Independent School. During the elementary years, we work to increase student understanding and mastery of essential learning skills. In the middle grades years, we challenge students to know who they are as academic learners, help them develop a strong sense of self worth and to use their voice to express themselves authentically.
Omega Middle School
Mission and Vision
Educational Programs
What Sets Us Apart
Our Staff
Curriculum Overviews
Historical Summary
Rainbow has been educating my three children since 2014. My eldest by 5th grade was a published poet, thanks to the support of Rainbow, and is now looking at BU for her higher Ed. My younger daughter and son have been at Rainbow Community School for the past 4 & 7 years. The seven domain holistic education model builds on so many varying and complex human development models, and has excelled in educating our youth in empathy, social justice, community, and the academics with PIP, and tailored curriculum based on student needs, or world events sets these children up for resilience in a world that is constantly changing. That is it, developing able Change-Makers, and peaceful warriors! We love you Rainbow, so much gratitude in all the ways, for a hopeful future.
– Zachery A., Rainbow Parent
Our Pre-K through 3rd grade Division Head, Kate Brantley
At Rainbow, our Division Heads want to do everything possible to ensure the success of your child. We follow the Seven Domains™ model to facilitate learning and reaching the whole child.
A whole child approach
Rainbow Community School By the Numbers
Students
We are commited to the core values of holistic education and the Seven Domains™, cultivating a culture of interdependence and celebrating the strength of an invested and compassionate community.
Faculty & Staff
At Rainbow, our highly trained staff participates in over 165 hours of internal professional development each year, focusing on themes of differentiation, eco-spiritual engagement, and equity and inclusion.
Year Founded
Rainbow opened its doors with 15 families as a preschool. In the early 1980s, the school added an elementary program. In 1994, the school expanded again with its middle school program.
Beautiful Acres
The upper part of the campus of Rainbow Community School houses grades PreK – 5. The lower campus houses the middle grades classrooms. At is core is an inviting outdoor space that unites the whole campus, encouraging innovation and play.
Parent Satisfaction Rate
Parents of Rainbow students consistently share overwhelmingly positive feedback on end-of-year surveys, citing teacher quality, philosophy of education, and educational approach as top strengths.
Omega Middle School Created
The Omega Middle School program applies Seven Domains™ learning to encourage students to expand academically, socially, and spiritually. In addition to core academics, the Omega program offers scores of elective classes each year.
