Side by Side Charter School

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Side by Side Charter School

A regional PUBLIC charter school for PreK through 8th grade The focus gradually widens to include their school, their neighborhood, and their community.

Our philosophy at Side by Side in based on the developmental and constructivist theories of Jean Piaget, John Dewey, and others. Our curriculum is carefully designed to coordinate with children's developmental stages and include many opportunities for children to experience things first hand. We believe that children gain a deeper level of understanding when they have the opportunity to:
engage i

n first hand experiences
reconstruct their experiences in the classroom in a variety of ways (ie writing, talking, block building, painting, museum shares)
reflect on their learning
express and support their ideas and understandings

We have an interdisciplinary curriculum organized around a social studies and science core. Our units are designed to build upon each other so that children can use prior knowledge to construct a meaningful understanding of the subject studied. For example, the third graders study the Long Island Sound and the surrounding woodlands, before they study the Native Americans who lived in this area, and before they study the colonists who settled here. In the younger grades, the units begin with the study of things central to the young child's world, such as themselves, their home, and their family. The focus of these units is on our interdependence with each other and the environment, what the community needs and how those needs are met.

05/21/2026

Greetings from Washington DC from the SBS Class of 2026!

04/15/2026

The 7th grade students have been engaged in a year-long interdisciplinary unit centered on the Long Island Sound. The primary goal of the unit is to deepen students’ understanding of water pollution while promoting environmental care and local community awareness. As part of this work, students will design and install a rain garden using native plants on the SBS campus to help mitigate runoff and highlight sustainable practices. In addition, students will develop presentations and informational brochures aimed at raising awareness about water pollution within our local community in South Norwalk, CT.

04/02/2026

Congratulations to the Side by Side 2026 winter marking period Honor Roll Students!

03/16/2026

Mon 3/16- Due to the forecast for inclement weather, ALL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS CANCELED TODAY. ( all students will be dismissed 3:40pm)- NO EXTENDED DAY OR CARVER

03/03/2026

Tuesday, 3/3: Side by Side and all Norwalk Public Schools will be closed today due to anticipated icy weather conditions. Be safe!

02/25/2026

We apologize for the late notice-- Side by Side is closed today-Wednesday, 2/25 due to weather

02/23/2026

Due to the impact of the recent blizzard, Side by Side will be closed on Tuesday, 2/24

02/22/2026

SBS will be closed on MONDAY, 2/23 DUE TO THE STORM. Be safe!

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day and February break Side by Side! Special thanks to Grade 4 for their stellar school spirit and amazing idea for a special dress down day today!

02/11/2026

WED 2/11/26: 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today due to icy roads. School will begin at 11am. No Early Room program today.

01/27/2026

SIDE BY SIDE WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, 1/27 due to continued snow clean up

Address

10 Chestnut Street
Norwalk, CT
06854

Telephone

+12038570306

Website

http://www.sbscharter.org/

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