Grades 1-3

List of 10 items.

• Language Arts

  The first through third grade literacy program supports students  as they transition from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn.'  Experience focusses on Phonics, fluency work, comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, and spelling.  
  
  While instruction is focused on skills, a primary goal is to help each student develop a love of literacy, become a story teller, and hone critical thinking skills.
  
  Writing goes hand in hand with these language skills, as students gain both an interest and passion for writing. Through individualized instruction provided within each classroom students learn to create pieces based in the genres of opinion, information, and narrative text. 

• Math

  Stemming from the foundation provided in our Early Childhood program, students continue building their math skills through the use of the a Singapore Math-based approach. The approach focuses on acquiring skills through a concrete to pictorial to abstract model. Students also develop fact fluency and problem solving skills.

• Social Studies and Science

  Science and social studies units are standards-based, covering high-interest topics and explorations to develop a global mindset. This curriculum is rich in social studies units spanning the globe and science units beginning at the microscopic level and branching into the study of the universe.

• Technology

  As the world of STEAM expands, so has the importance of incorporating coding experiences into the curriculum so that students become fluent in coding from a young age.

• Spanish

  Students are immersed in the Spanish language and culture through movement, songs, and real-life connections. 

• Arts

  In addition to regularly scheduled fine arts and music classes each week, students may begin taking instrumental music as an option in third grade.  Opportunities for students to engage in performance and public speaking create confident, well-rounded learners. Instrumental and vocal concerts round out the yearly music performances.

• Research Lab

  In Research Lab, students learn how to gain, process, and evaluate information as savvy media consumers.  Research enhances the classroom experiences by allowing students to delve further into books and online sources for deeper learning. Of course, students enjoy reading for pleasure and look forward to checking out books to enjoy at home.

• STEAM Lab

  Our math program blends with our science program in the STEAM Lab, where students can further explore the connections and applications between science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

• Social and Emotional Learning

  First through third grade students continue to build their skills in self awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and social awareness through dedicated lessons in Social and Emotional Learning, based on the CASEL framework. 

• Physical Education

  Movement and exercise are an important part of the school day.  Physical Education classes develop fitness and skills and focus on life-long health and wellness.