Rigorous Core Curriculum

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We have thoughtfully chosen dynamic, rigorous curriculum to best meet the needs of our students.  Critical thinking and problem solving are promoted.  Games and projects keep learning fun!

The Core curriculum is supported by:
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  • Enriching electives such as Spanish, Art, and Music
  • Research & presentation opportunities
  • Projects & hands-on learning
  • At-home learning (Parental involvement required)
  • Monthly Field Trips
  • Summer Learning
  • Competition Opportunities (Academic Olympics, Spelling Bee, etc.)

 

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Our CURRICULUM

Reading

Students will be immersed in great literature! All students will participate in the MENSA for Kids Excellence in Reading Program with quarterly class novels.  Reading Classes will also use Reading Eggs, a dynamic online learning tool, for improving reading comprehension and spelling.

Mathematics

Singapore Math, an excellent and rigorous program, will form the base of our Math Curriculum.

Language Arts

Students will become great writers through the Institute for Excellence in Writing program.  Grammar will be covered with Growing with Grammar and Fix It! Grammar.  Both handwriting and cursive will be taught as well with Handwriting Without Tears and Cursive in Pictures.

Science

Students will learn by doing!  Our Science class, using Pearson Interactive Science, will complete lots of labs using scientific inquiry and discovery.

Social Studies

We'll explore history through the Story of the World.  McGraw Hill Social Studies will be used for other standards, such as economics, civics, and geography.

Music

Katie Shields, from Shields Studios, will lead engaging music classes weekly.  Students will prepare and participate in both Christmas and Spring program

Foreign Language

 

All students will learn Spanish through song and conversation.

Art

All students will create with all types of mediums, as well as learning Art History as we go.