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(Brief descriptions of each course are available below. More in-depth information can be found when you click on the course title.)
Early Learners
Our 4K program focuses on the development of social skills in order for children to solve problems independently and communicate with one another. Our program is developmentally appropriate. This means that although the children are in the same age group, their abilities, interests and developmental levels are very different. The following concepts are worked on throughout the 4K year.
Second Steps
Executive-function skills are the foundation for self-regulation and social-emotional competence. Brain Builders taught throughout the program focus on developing these skills by teaching children to pay attention, use memory, and manage behavior.
(Brief descriptions of each course are available below. More in-depth information can be found when you click on the course title.)
Art
Fields of knowledge and disciplines are connected. The arts help students integrate knowledge and experiences to become thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and productive citizens.
English Language Arts
We believe in a balanced literacy program with a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence that values student choice and enables them to think critically about texts and the world around them. This approach integrates technology and is built on a strong foundation in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
Library Media Skills
During LMC classes throughout the school year, Kindergarten students learn how to select and locate materials in the library and how to choose materials of personal interest. They learn how libraries function and how to care for books. They identify elements of a story. Students come to LMC classes once every 4 days for one-half hour.
Math
In Math Expressions, teachers create an inquiry based environment and encourage constructive discussion. Students invent, question, model, represent and explore, but also learn and practice important math strategies. Through daily "Math Talk", students explain their methods and, in turn, become more fluent in them.
Music
Over the course of the year in Kindergarten general music, students will develop their singing, listening, basic instrument, rhythm, and performance skills as well as study basic musical terms and concepts.
Physical Education
Primary Physical Education students will focus on the following units: Movement Exploration, Ball/Manipulative Skills, Dance/Rhythms, and Healthy Habits.
Second Step
Children benefit from social-emotional learning (SEL) at any time, but today it’s especially important to help them develop the skills they need to connect and thrive.
(Brief descriptions of each course are available below. More in-depth information can be found when you click on the course title.)
Art
Fields of knowledge and disciplines are connected. The arts help students integrate knowledge and experiences to become thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and productive citizens. Over the course of the year, students will work on a control of line path, shape combinations, texture, color, value, and spatial concepts.
English Language Arts
We believe in a balanced literacy program with a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence that values student choice and enables them to think critically about texts and the world around them. This approach integrates technology and is built on a strong foundation in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
Library Media Skills
During LMC classes throughout the school year, first grade students learn how to select and locate materials in the library, choose materials of personal interest and locate favorite authors' books independently. They study several authors' books for style of writing and illustrating. Students come to LMC class once every four days for one half hour.
Math
In Math Expressions, teachers create an inquiry based environment and encourage constructive discussion. Students invent, question, model, represent and explore, but also learn and practice important math strategies. Through daily "Math Talk", students explain their methods and, in turn, become more fluent in them.
Music
Over the course of the year in 1st grade general music, students will develop their singing, listening, basic instrument, rhythm, and performance skills as well as study basic musical terms and concepts.
Physical Education
Primary Physical Education students will focus on the following units: Movement Exploration, Ball/Manipulative Skills, Dance/Rhythms, and Healthy Habits.
Second Step
Children benefit from social-emotional learning (SEL) at any time, but today it’s especially important to help them develop the skills they need to connect and thrive.
(Brief descriptions of each course are available below. More in-depth information can be found when you click on the course title.)
Art
Fields of knowledge and disciplines are connected. The arts help students integrate knowledge and experiences to become thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and productive citizens.
Computer Literacy
Over the course of the year, the second graders learn the basic functions of computers. This includes starting and closing programs, logging on, and identifying the parts of a computer. A large amount of time is spent Using Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Drawings, Docs and Slides. They are introduced to keyboarding and digital citizenship, as well as computer coding using Code.org or other applicable programs.
English Language Arts
We believe in a balanced literacy program with a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence that values student choice and enables them to think critically about texts and the world around them. This approach integrates technology and is built on a strong foundation in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
Library Media Skills
During LMC classes throughout the school year, second grade students learn how to select and locate materials in the library and how to evaluate print and non-print materials for topics of personal interest and for research. They will examine steps in the publishing of a book. Students come to LMC class once every four days for one half hour.
Math
In Math Expressions, teachers create an inquiry-based environment and encourage constructive discussion. Students invent, question, model, represent and explore, but also learn and practice important math strategies. Through daily "Math Talk", students explain their methods and, in turn, become more fluent in them.
Music
Over the course of the year in 3rd grade general music, students will develop their singing, listening, basic instrument, rhythm, and performance skills as well as study basic musical terms and concepts. The use of classroom interdisciplinary units will also be incorporated.
Physical Education
Primary Physical Education students will focus on the following units: Movement Exploration, Ball/Manipulative Skills, Dance/Rhythms, and Healthy Habits.
Second Step
Children benefit from social-emotional learning (SEL) at any time, but today it’s especially important to help them develop the skills they need to connect and thrive.
(Brief descriptions of each course are available below. More in-depth information can be found when you click on the blue course title.)
Art
Fields of knowledge and disciplines are connected. The arts help students integrate knowledge and experiences to become thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and productive citizens.
Computer Literacy
Over the course of the year, the third graders learn the functions of computers. This includes starting and closing programs within the Google Workspace applications. The students create artifacts in each of these programs that will help them demonstrate essential skills taught in class.
English Language Arts
We believe in a balanced literacy program with a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence that values student choice and enables them to think critically about texts and the world around them. This approach integrates technology and is built on a strong foundation in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
Library Media Skills
During LMC classes throughout the school year, third grade students learn advanced skills for selecting and locating materials in the library and evaluating print and non-print materials for topics of personal interest and for research. Students come to LMC class once every four days for one half hour.
Math
Math Expressions incorporate the best practices of both traditional and reform mathematics curricula. The program strikes a balance between promoting student-generated solution methods and introducing effective research-based methods. Math Expressions fits the learning progressions, the core-grade-level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Music
Over the course of the year in 3rd grade general music, students will develop their singing, listening, basic instrument, rhythm, and performance skills as well as study basic musical terms and concepts.
Physical Education
Physical Education, for grades 3-4, will focus on the following units: Physical Education for Life, Personal Fitness, Dance, and Team Sports.
Social Studies
Students will explore world cultures and choose one country (as a class) to explore further for a grade-level culture fair.
Second Step
Children benefit from social-emotional learning (SEL) at any time, but today it’s especially important to help them develop the skills they need to connect and thrive.
(Brief descriptions of each course are available below. More in-depth information can be found when you click on the course title.)
Art
Fields of knowledge and disciplines are connected. The arts help students integrate knowledge and experiences to become thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and productive citizens.
Computer Literacy
Over the course of the year, fourth graders learn more in-depth functions of computers. This includes using Google Workspace applications, keyboarding, Digital Citizenship, 3D printing, and coding. The students also create artifacts that demonstrate the skills taught in class.
English Language Arts
We believe in a balanced literacy program with a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence that values student choice and enables them to think critically about texts and the world around them. This approach integrates technology and is built on a strong foundation in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
Library Media Skills
During LMC classes throughout the school year, fourth grade students learn advanced skills for selecting and locating materials in the LMC. Students learn about a variety of resources that meet research and personal information needs with an emphasis on reference materials, Wisconsin authors and sources of information about Wisconsin. Classes are planned and taught with the classroom teacher and/or the computer lab teacher.
Math
Math Expressions incorporate the best practices of both traditional and reform mathematics curricula. The program strikes a balance between promoting student-generated solution methods and introducing effective research-based methods. Math Expressions fits the learning progressions, the core-grade-level goals, and the dual focus on understanding and fluency of the Common Core State Content Standards.
Music
Over the course of the year in 4th grade general music, students will develop their singing, listening, basic instrument, rhythm, and performance skills as well as study basic musical terms and concepts. The use of classroom interdisciplinary units will also be incorporated.
Physical Education
Physical Education, for grades 3-4, will focus on the following units: Physical Education for Life, Personal Fitness, Dance, and Team Sports.
Social Studies
Students will explore world cultures and choose one country (as a class) to explore further for a grade-level culture fair.
Second Step
Children benefit from social-emotional learning (SEL) at any time, but today it’s especially important to help them develop the skills they need to connect and thrive.
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