The school day was preceded each morning by assembly in the chapel, with each child taking an active part in the non-sectarian service, and in the current events discussion which follows.
School hours were from 9 to 12 in the morning, and from 1: 15 to 3: 15 in the afternoon, with an hour and fifteen minutes provided for a home-cooked lunch for each child at his cottage.
The subjects pursued during these hours comprised the basic ones required of an elementary school for accreditation in New York State. The children responded well and made rapid progress in the small classes which were limited to ten or twelve pupils. Classrooms were light, airy and spacious.
The program had been further enriched by private instruction in Speech and Remedial Reading where needed, made available to children by the local school district under a plan sponsored by the United States Office of Education. Physical Education, Music Appreciation and Art were part of the regular school program, which also included Shop for the older boys and Home Economics for the older girls. Piano lessons at a reasonable cost could be arranged for students who showed talent and interest.