The Open Court reading Program (SRA/McGraw-Hill) will be used to teach phonics, reading, language and writing skills in all lower school classes. Storybooks and poetry will enhance the reading and oral language experiences. Spelling and vocabulary derived from stories read will connect language arts and reading skills. Daily writing assignments will be given.
Teachers will utilize SRA/McGraw-Hill as their primary source for instruction. This series integrates and develops all strands of mathematical proficiency and provides opportunities for practice of all concepts introduced. Students receive real-world applications along with direct instruction from the teacher to insure mastery.
Students will begin to understand how the small world within their neighborhoods connects with the larger world and the solar system. Students will have opportunities to experiment and test scientific concepts as they master them. All grades will study life science, the earth and celestial bodies, principles of energy, nutrition and health. Students will have access to dedicated school science labs to further enrich experiences. Teachers will use Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.
Children will become familiar with our world’s geographical features, map study, history, biographies, timelines, customs and cultures, economics, civics, and citizenship. Our community, neighborhoods, country, major countries around the world and continent comparisons will be studied. Students will gain experience of the world through projects, current events, field trips, visitors. Teachers use Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.
Students will visit the computer lab regularly to enhance classroom content.
Students will visit the library regularly to check-out books connected to current curriculum topics and cross-curricular areas. The Librarian will work with classroom teachers quarterly to develop age-appropriate research projects, through which students learn, practice and develop research skills.
Art is used as a vehicle for students to connect to all subjects. Colors, textures, patterns and shapes and art of various cultures are the focus for students. This class focuses on the visual arts.