Kindergarten Curriculum

Kindergarten for children who are 5 by August 31. Five-day-a-week classes are held at the Grammar School from 8:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Language Arts

Sing, Spell, Read and Write, a phonics-based reading program.

Math

Singapore Math Earlybird U.S. Edition.

Science

Purposeful Design, Level 1. Lab-based, hands-on, experiential learning covering the subjects of force and motion, seasons, and the human body.

History and Geography

Introduction to key people and events in American history through national holiday study. Students are introduced to the geography of their neighborhoods and city; they memorize the names of oceans and continents.

French

Focus is on accent and pronunciation, increased vocabulary, writing and sight reading in French. Recordings of songs and phrases available for daily listening.

Bible

Daily Bible reading and discussion, including weekly Bible verse memorization.

Music

Kindergarten students develop a foundation of musical skills by comparing music through various dichotomies (loud/soft, fast/slow, etc.) and by experiencing music through physical action and written notation. They learn to match pitch with their voices and to keep a steady beat both with their bodies and with instruments.

Visual Arts

Students are taught the beginning elements of drawing.

Physical Education

Demonstration and development of locomotor skills and non-locomotor skills. Continued emphasis on good sportsmanship.