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Preschool-8th Grade


5th and 6th Grade
English
Literature - We read and analyze one or two novels: The Little Prince and Holes. The students read and report on The Classic Starts Series. In addition, we read short stories, novel excerpts, and poetry.
We read non-fiction Scholastic News and common core comprehension strategies.
Grammar, Spelling, and Writing - Usage and Mechanics with an emphasis on developing paragraphs and short essays.
Science
Students learn about scientific investigation, through lab experiments and projects, delve deeper into fundamentals of life science, chemistry, physics, earth science and STEM activities.
Math
Problem solving strategies, Math vocabulary, Estimation, Graphing, Geometry, Fractions, Pre-algebra, Computation.
History
and
Geography
American History and Geography: American Independence, Westward expansion, Civil War, and Reconstruction.
World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece; Aztec, Maya, Inca civilizations.
Computer
Literacy
Keyboarding skills, Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet Research.