Curriculum

The core reading program is a research-based program
that relies on prevention and early intervention to respond
to and solve any child's learning problems.  This
program provides us with:
Research-based curriculum materials
Extensive professional development in
proven instructional strategies
Assessment and data-monitoring tools
Classroom management techniques
One-to-one tutoring for struggling students
Active, hands-on explorations help students build
their understanding of the key scientific concepts
science, and science and technology.

provided by
Delta Education and consists of kits
and readers developed to provide children with an
age and developmentally appropriate
understanding of life science, earth science,
physical science, and science and technology.
Beginning in Kindergarten, students acquire a
culture, with the long-term goal of being able to
communicate fluently in Spanish.
Our writer's workshop approach emphasizes the Our
prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading,
and publishing.  We teach writing in all subject areas.  
and grammar.
The education program that our schools uses for the
writing process is
Step Up to Writing, which is a
research based writing program that emphasizes the
steps in the process of writing--planning (generation
and structuring of ideas), translating (putting ideas
into text), and revising (rewriting to improve).
The curriculum stresses computation and a full range of
probability and statistics, geometry, and pre-algebra.

To teach math we use the University of Chicago School
of Mathematics
Everyday Mathematics, a research based
program proven to raise achievement levels.  The
program is designed to provide: real-life problem solving,
balanced instruction (whole-group as well as small
group activities), multiple methods for basic skills
practice, opportunities to verbalize and discuss
mathematical thinking, opportunities for families to
participate in the learning progress, and the appropriate
use of technology.
Schools Inc. emphasizes the use of children's literature
Our project-based, program developed by Edison in
social studies instruction.  Projects and activities are
often cross-curricular and are guided by a multicultural
perspective and respect for diversity.  Character and
literature-based curriculum developed by the
Fine Arts-
45 minutes every other day
Music and visual arts are presented as a
combination of history, performance,
appreciation, and practice.
Physical Fitness and Health
45 minutes every other day
appropriate objectives in the areas of speed, We
focus on healthful nutrition and developmentally
flexibility, endurance, strength, and agility.