Mon, 06/10/2019 - 12:45pm

CAMDEN — The independent Watershed School is to undergo a major renovation this summer.

The new first floor will feature a large common space for school and public gatherings, with new flooring and an open concept design that allows for ample, natural light. The second floor will boast a Climate Studies Resource Center, which will expand the opportunity to meaningfully participate in climate action programs.

"We're pleased that we were able to hire Harbor Builders for this project," said faculty member and project manager Pete Kalajian. "Chip Bauer is familiar with educational buildings, and his wife is a long-time teacher and administrator."

Renovations will be paid for from a matching grant from the Edward E Ford Foundation, and the project will be complete by the time school starts in September.

Watershed School is an independent high school located in Camden, serving students who are looking for a challenging academic program in the context of a supportive and enthusiastic school culture.

A Watershed education is built on the principle that exceptional individual growth develops out of strong teacher-student relationships within the context of a close-knit community. Faculty concentrate on knowing each student in the school — in terms of learning style, interests, attitude toward learning, challenges, and aspirations — so they can help develop each student’s full potential. The democratic nature of the community develops skills leading to effective citizenship and fosters a healthy affection and sense of responsibility for the school, thereby increasing student openness toward learning, toward each other, and toward adults. The attitudes fostered at Watershed School prepare students for a lifetime of learning and for involvement in local communities and the larger world.