Lower Elementary

Our Curriculum

List of 3 items.

First Grade

The first grade program encourages students to demonstrate the joy of learning and to discover their individual talents. The goal for each child is to become a life-long learner and to appreciate that each person is unique and plays an important role in being part of a community. First graders are encouraged to work together as collaborative, cooperative group members who respect their community: people, things and environment. Application of basic skills and acquiring independence as a student is emphasized at this level. Students are also given opportunities to develop their critical thinking skills, problem solving strategies and become effective communicators within our classroom community and beyond.
Second Grade

The second grade program aims to develop the joy of learning; it is hands-on, interactive, meaningful and fun. Through learning experiences, students gain a sense of independence, responsibility and respect for one another. They learn to work in a variety of environments and are encouraged to work together as collaborative, cooperative group members.

Students are given multiple opportunities to apply their skills and build upon them, making appropriate connections. The theme-based, integrated curriculum allows students to develop critical thinking skills and become effective communicators within—and beyond--the classroom community. The inquiry process facilitates learning in all subject areas.
Third Grade

The third grade program encourages students to demonstrate the joy of learning and appreciate that learning is a life-long pursuit in striving to do one’s “personal best.” Time management, self-assessment and goal setting are key components of the third grade curriculum. Students learn to reflect on, analyze, synthesize and reevaluate their academic, social and spiritual growth. The ability to work independently and purposefully is emphasized in all areas of the curriculum. The importance of respect for one’s self, the classroom community, the outside community and the environment is highly emphasized, encouraged and modeled.