Our Language Arts program offers structured lessons in literature, comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary, spelling, and handwriting. Students read a variety of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, with each unit sharing a common theme, topic, or genre.
The curriculum is designed to increase reading comprehension, critical thinking, develop fundamental skills in oral and written communication, build vocabulary, and promote a lifelong interest in reading. Each student will be responsible to choose what they read, and analyze it in relation to other works and the world around them. They will use what they’ve learned in integrated, constructive ways.
Our research-based Math course emphasizes computational fluency, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving. It introduces algebraic thinking and addresses fractions through multiple representations. Students also explore measurement and geometry through introductory work on time, mass, perimeter, area, and attributes of two-dimensional geometric figures.
Using the fundamental operations, students will learn to address real world problems with math and represent them algebraically. Throughout the course, students will connect the concepts they learn in useful and meaningful ways.
In Science, students learn to observe and analyze through hands-on experiments and study. They explore topics such as weather, vertebrates, ecosystems, matter, the human body, energy, light, and astronomy.
Our History 3 course continues to explore world geography and history, focusing on the period from the Renaissance through the American Revolution. Supplementary lessons focus on concepts in economics and citizenship.
In Art, students are introduced to the art and architecture of the Renaissance throughout Europe. Students also investigate art from across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. They extend their knowledge of elements of art and principles of design and create a variety of works, including self-portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings.
Spotlight on Music
Our Spotlight on Music program promotes successful music learning as students explore and build foundational music skills. The program includes enriching musical experiences that help students understand music concepts. Students will enjoy a vast quality of musical experience through interactive learning activities like focused listening, singing, dancing, and playing instruments like the recorder. Spotlight on Music provides opportunities for students to make meaningful connections with math, language arts, science, social studies, and other subjects.