Learn about our Integrated Curriculum

Curriculum Overview
Our goal is to foster an education which seeks, not only to develop each student academically, but more importantly to prepare each student to live a creative, humane and compassionate life, and to be a contributing member of society.  Toward this end, we emphasize a classical approach to learning while being responsive to all the research on "how students learn." Our program provides the foundation for the student's subsequent scholastic achievement and includes the following instruction.

Reading, phonics, writing, vocabulary and spelling	Open Court Reading Program Outside reading from lists of the classics and outstanding children's literature
Mathematics	Emphasizes National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards Manipulatives and hands-on activities Apply concepts in problem solving
Science	Observation Recording Evaluation Exploration of the natural and physical world.
Social Studies	Students explore the world beyond themselves by utilizing their reading and writing skills, projects, class activities and field trips.
Foreign language	Spanish pronunciation, songs, vocabulary, and conversation Spanish grammar is introduced in grade five.
The Fine Arts	Art, Music, and Drama extend creative expression Specialists teach specific skills Arts projects integrated with other subjects
Religion	Reinforces the religious commitment of the school Discussions of morals and values.
Computer Education	Focuses on the computer as a tool Keyboarding Software instruction to assist with concepts taught in the classroom.
Physical Education	Every grade level Development of physical use and control of muscles Individual, lifelong athletic skills Teamwork and sportsmanship