Academics
Elementary Programs
Elementary students in Primary (Gr. 1-3) and
Intermediate (Gr. 4-6) classes learn age-appropriate academic concepts via hands-on,
cooperative learning activities and unit studies.
primary
ˇ
grades
1-3
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MONDAY |
9:00-10:25 |
Science |
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10:30-12:00 |
Social Studies |
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12:00-12:30 |
Lunch |
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12:30-1:30 |
Physical
Education |
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WEDNESDAY |
9:00-10:00 |
Enrichment I:
American Sign Language/Art |
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10:00-11:00 |
Enrichment II:
Drama/Math |
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11:00-11:30 |
Extension:
Science, Social Studies |
Description: Students participate in various science
experiments and are encouraged to interact with the world around them
using a scientific eye via themes studies based on the
Magic School Bus
series.
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mrs. gretchen
Description: Students develop an age appropriate understanding
of Social Studies
and History using selected books from the
Magic Tree House
series.
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Extension: Science, Social Studies
Description: Extension classes take students to the next level
with additional labs and projects correlating with their Science and
Social Studies courses. This is a great opportunity for teachers to use
hands-on projects they could not fit into regular class
time.
Description: The year begins with an introduction into
team sports, then expands upon students' knowledge as the year
progresses. This class is for those not afraid to sweat and have a
great time doing it!
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Enrichment I: American Sign Language/Art
Description: During the first semester, Primary students students study American Sign Language. In addition to learning basic signs,
students learn how to apply sign language to music. For the second
semester, students create their own masterpieces using A Study of the
Masters curriculum.
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Enrichment II: Drama/Math
Description: For the first semester, students play roles of cast and crew in the
mini-musical The Three Billy Goats Gruff — Go Calypso! During the
second semester, students solve conversion
problems involving cups, pints, quarts and gallons with the math study Capacity Converter.
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MONDAY |
9:00-10:25 |
Social
Studies |
|
10:30-12:00 |
Science |
|
12:00-12:30 |
Lunch |
|
12:30-1:30 |
Physical
Education |
|
WEDNESDAY |
9:00-10:00 |
Enrichment I:
Drama/Math |
|
10:00-11:00 |
Enrichment
II:
American Sign Language/Art |
|
11:00-11:30 |
Extension:
Social Studies, Science |
Description:
Who
was the Sun King? What was the black hole of Calcutta? Where was the
Crystal Palace? How did cow fat start a revolution? With
The Story of
the World curriculum, students find out the answers to these
questions and more!
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Description: Students investigate Astronomy, Botany and
Zoology using the Classical and Charlotte Mason methodology based
Exploring Creation
series.
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Extension: Social Studies, Science
Description: Extension classes take students to the next level
with additional labs and projects that correlate with their
Social Studies and Science courses. This is a great opportunity for teachers to use
those fabulous hands-on projects they could not fit into regular class
time.
Description: Students can expect to learn about and
participate in a wide variety of physical activities. These will
range from the very familiar – football, basketball, soccer – to
the (for most kids) unusual – rock climbing, croquet, lacrosse.
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Description: Students study simplified versions of the scenes
from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream and learn how to put
on an Elizabethan Festival during the first half of the year.
For the second half, students compete in teams to solve
algebraic problems quickly and design challenging mazes with
Algebra Mystery Maze.
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Description: Students study American Sign Language
(ASL) for the first semester and
Art for the second. Sign class is for those serious about
learning to sign as a second language. Students in Art class create their own
masterpieces using A Study of the Masters art curriculum.
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