Academics

Curriculum

  • Religion
  • Language Arts- Reading, Phonics, English, Writing
  • Science
  • Math
  • Social Studies

Blended Learning

Teachers utilize technology to enhance and reinforce instruction through research-based programs like Lexia, DreamBox, IXL, Reflex Math, and Accelerated Reader.  

MAP Testing

Students in Kindergarten-3rd grade are tested three times per year in Math and Reading using a nationally normed computerized test. NWEA MAP testing gives immediate results that identify instructional areas needing intervention or acceleration. Teachers use this data to design lessons and instruction.

Technology

Google Apps for Education

Our 3rd-grade students use Google Apps (Forms, Docs, Slides, Classroom, etc) in classroom instruction.  With Google Classroom, teachers monitor student progress in real-time and quickly assess student learning.  Teachers also differentiate assignments for individual student needs and communicate with parents through Google Classroom.  Students learn valuable technology skills such as typing, researching, and how to create presentations.

Technology is utilized for enrichment, reinforcement, and remediation, as well as for productivity and creativity. The K-3 Campus is 1:1 with technology devices – 1 device for every student.  Students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade use iPads, and our 3rd grade students use Chromebooks.  Students use technology to access individualized digital learning resources.  Along with many educational apps on iPads, the following programs are also used for personalized learning:

  • DreamBox Computerized Math Program – This program teaches students to become proficient, mathematical thinkers using virtual manipulatives. Dream­Box has intelligent adaptive learning technology to allow each child to work at his/her level.
  • Lexia Learning Program – Each child works through the Lexia levels at his/her own pace, receiving multi-sensory practice in phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, and fluency.
  • Reflex Math Program – Adaptive and individualized, students work to achieve math fact fluency with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
  • Accelerated Reader Program – Students set goals and read books on their level, taking quizzes after reading each book to monitor comprehension. Parents can follow their child’s progress by setting up an AR parent account online.
  • IXL – Students get personalized practice on specific skills in math and language arts. These skills are directly tied to the curriculum and correlate to the content being taught in the classroom.
  • SMART Technology– Every classroom has a Smart TV, Apple TV, and an interactive ViewBoard to enhance instruction.