Math
The junior kindergarten math program utilizes the Singapore Mathematics method, focusing on concrete and pictorial stages. Digi-Blocks and other manipulatives are used to facilitate understanding, and thematic elements are integrated to deepen students' comprehension of various concepts. The course encourages children to explore and explain their mathematical thinking.
Science
The junior kindergarten science curriculum promotes curiosity and exploration through experiences outdoors on campus. Students learn to observe, ask questions, and develop a connection to the natural world. Junior kindergarten science lessons take place outside in Wonderwood, Meadowbrook's outdoor classroom, each week. Each child has the opportunity to take part in science, mindfulness, and motor skill practice as they learn about weather, seasons, and native plants and animals.
Language Arts
The junior kindergarten language arts program introduces students to all letter names, sounds, and formations. Students will also participate in phonemic awareness lessons and systematic phonics instruction when students are ready. Lessons focus on supporting students' emergent reading and writing skills while encouraging those who are ready to pursue more independent literacy activities.
Social Studies
This course emphasizes respect, appreciation, and cooperation. Through discussions, readings, visitors, and hands-on activities, children learn about their surroundings and community. The curriculum explores personal identifiers and encourages an understanding of differences and similarities among people.
Technology
Junior kindergarten technology class builds iPad skills, mousing on computers, and includes non-screen activities like LEGO, robotics, and CAD through Kindersite’s block builder. Meeting once per week for 30 minutes, the course offers a comprehensive introduction to technology.
Spanish
This introductory Spanish course engages junior kindergarten students with language learning through movement, gestures, repetition, and everyday objects. Fun and practical activities like songs, games, and projects expose students to Spanish, encouraging participation and engagement.
Library
In Jr. K., library class is designed to foster our youngest students' love of reading and books by exploring a wide range of diverse children’s literature. We explore both fiction and nonfiction, featuring different voices and perspectives, helping students build empathy and develop a better understanding of themselves, each other, and the world around them. Each week, we build community, make connections, ask questions, and celebrate the written (and illustrated) word.
Social Emotional Learning
It is our goal to build a community where children feel safe, cared for and engaged in learning. Social emotional learning in junior kindergarten particularly focuses on supporting children’s ability to recognize and manage emotions, develop empathy, positive relationships, and problem solving. Students who can navigate the social and emotional components of their day are then able to fully participate in academic learning. Cultivating resilience in junior kindergarten is of the utmost importance as a resilient child can take on any challenge in life.
Pottery
Junior kindergarten students explore clay through observation and basic skill-building. The course offers experiences in molding, rolling, texturing, and glazing. Weekly lessons encourage imaginative thought, usually taking a minimum of two weeks to complete a project, with one thirty-minute session each week.
Music
Jr. K. music develops musicianship, singing, and rhythm skills in the youngest learners. Through songs, movement, games, and instruments, students learn about steady beat, tempo, pitch, dynamics, classroom instruments, and creativity. The curriculum includes preparing songs for presentations in collaboration with Sr-K.
2D Art
Junior kindergarten art focuses on establishing basic skills and principles of art. The structured classes allow students to follow instructions and develop projects. With an emphasis on accomplishment and satisfaction, students are guided through each stage of their art creations.
Woodworking
Woodworking class introduces junior kindergarten students to the building process and basic hand tools. Safety and skill-building are emphasized through guided projects. The class fosters a sense of accomplishment and understanding of the tools used in woodworking.
Physical Education
This curriculum fosters a love for physical activity while emphasizing safety, cooperation, and social development. It provides the foundation for lifelong health and fitness, including basic skills for team sports, through various formats that encourage physical and social skill growth
Math
Senior kindergarten math employs manipulatives to teach number sense, shapes, fractions, and basic arithmetic. Emphasis lies on conceptual understanding rather than algorithm proficiency. The scope and sequence is based on book 1B of the Primary Mathematics texts which utilize the Singapore Math approach for content mastery. Students are guided from the concrete phase using manipulatives, to the pictorial phase where they draw pictures of the manipulatives, and then finally to the abstract phase using algorithms and workbook pages for practice. All instruction and practice is tailored to the students’ individual needs.
Science
Senior kindergarten science introduces concepts like astronomy, physics, and biology. Students engage in hands-on experiences, raising animals and planting gardens, making complex scientific principles tangible and exciting. Senior kindergarten science lessons take place in Meadowbrook's outdoor classroom, Wonderwood. Outdoor learning provides the opportunity for students to investigate the world around them and apply concepts to their home environment.
Language Arts: Reading
The senior kindergarten reading program places students into performance-based reading groups to ensure they are developing the necessary foundational reading skills. Sessions focus on phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, decoding and encoding, fluency (accuracy, speed, prosody), vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. Five 35-minute weekly sessions aim to instill a lifelong passion for reading.
Language Arts: Writing
Senior kindergarten writing uses the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. Students progress from uppercase letters to lowercase, incorporating basic grammar. Fine motor skills are honed through various activities, and the curriculum promotes creative expression through drawings, labeling, and narrative writing.
Social Studies
Senior kindergarten delves into family traditions and self-exploration. They learn about family histories, Native American culture, and international awareness, focusing on Bolivia. The curriculum promotes global understanding and cultural appreciation.
Technology
Meadowbrook's technology curriculum integrates various focus areas from robotics to digital citizenship. Using iPads and manipulatives like LEGO, students are introduced to apps and skills, promoting creation and innovation. The course emphasizes repetition and progression.
Spanish
Meeting twice weekly, senior kindergarten Spanish emphasizes receptive learning. Vocabulary is taught through games and songs, with student engagement as a key success indicator.
Library
In Sr. K., library class helps students deepen their love for reading as well as their sense of independence and responsibility. In class, we share books featuring a range of diverse voices and perspectives, helping students build empathy, make connections, and ask relevant questions. In addition, each week, students will learn and follow library and book care rules, and to check out and care for the books they love, helping them deepen their love of literature.
Social Emotional Learning
The Sr-K curriculum, integrating Open Circle and AWARE principles, fosters self-awareness, empathy, and social competence. Students learn respect, racial equity, and problem-solving skills through discussions and lessons.
2D Art
Senior kindergarten art builds upon junior kindergarten skills, introducing more advanced techniques. Students engage in a 45-minute class, starting with instruction and project introductions. They explore basics of painting and drawing, advancing to complex projects throughout the year. The course encourages individual pace and progression.
Pottery
Senior kindergarten pottery enhances students' clay-working skills. They learn vocabulary terms like coil and slab while observing demonstrations. Each project spans two weeks, with sessions dedicated to forming, drying, and glazing. Classes meet weekly for 35 minutes, transitioning to woodworking mid-year.
Woodworking
Senior Kindergarten woodworking introduces students to basic hand tools and woodshop safety. Weekly 40-minute sessions emphasize skill-building through class projects. Each class includes a teacher-led demonstration, individual student work, and a review to reinforce learning.
Music
Sr. K. music enhances students' musicianship, rhythm, and pitch skills through songs, instruments, movements, games, and dances. The curriculum incorporates exploring Orff barred instruments (Xylophones, Metallophones, and Glockenspiels), and learning about classroom and orchestral instrument families. Students prepare for seasonal performances in collaboration with Jr-K.
Physical Education
Building on junior kindergarten foundations, senior kindergarten physical education introduces diverse movement activities and team-building games. Emphasis is placed on communication, rule adherence, and fostering a love for physical activity
Math
The first-grade math curriculum, based on the Singapore Math approach, focuses on deep content mastery. Students use manipulatives, visual models, and verbal explanations to grasp concepts. Key areas include regrouping in addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, measurement, and data representation through graphs. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving and offers three performance-based sections in second grade, with instruction tailored to individual student needs.
Science
First-grade science introduces real-world conservation and scientific roles like dendrologists, meteorologists, and marine biologists. Hands-on projects and outdoor activities focus on biodiversity, weather patterns, and local habitats, emphasizing science literacy.
Language Arts
The first-grade language arts program emphasizes the development of oral language, reading, spelling, handwriting, and creative writing. Through direct instruction, individualized reading, phonetic analysis, and unique lessons, students engage in reading comprehension, creative storytelling, and proper punctuation and spelling.
Social Studies
First-grade social studies focuses on community understanding, from school to global scale. Students explore community roles, famous leaders, and geographical studies. The course emphasizes awareness of people who contribute to community growth.
Technology
First-grade technology focuses on five areas: academic technology, robotics, engineering, digital citizenship, and EurekaLab. Students explore these through projects and iPad-based lessons. Emphasizing skill development, creativity, and innovation, the course introduces new apps and concepts, allows independent practice, and promotes repetition and progression.
Spanish
First-grade Spanish emphasizes vocabulary expansion and oral comprehension. Classes meet twice per week, focusing on songs, games, slideshows, and reading. Connections to other curricula, like science, are made when applicable.
Library
1st grade library class deepens students’ connection with literature through read-alouds and book selection. They will explore a range of literature, themes, authors, and illustrators, exploring reading both for pleasure and for information. Each week, students will review and follow library and book care rules, share and discuss a book, and learn to navigate the library with increasing independence to find books they love.
Social Emotional Learning
First-grade social emotional learning aims to develop emotional recognition, empathy, relationships, and problem-solving skills. Through interactive lessons and modeling, students are taught responsibility and community engagement using various curricula.
Pottery
First-grade pottery inspires creativity and skill practice through clay lessons. Emphasis is on combining basic skills to create complex forms and proper joining techniques. Classes meet twice per week, and students work within lesson structures while exploring creativity.
2D Art
First-grade art teaches basic skills and appreciation for visual arts. Students receive sketchbooks and explore advanced techniques, building on previous experiences. They learn drawing from observation, still life, and figures, emphasizing discipline and planning.
Woodworking
First-grade woodworking emphasizes design, construction, and working techniques. Students create a wooden fish and base, using hand tools with a focus on quality work, safe building techniques, and creativity. Classes meet twice per week.
Music
First grade music continues to develop musicianship, rhythm, melody, and performance skills. Through songs, movements, instruments, and dances, students learn stage presence and explore global music. The curriculum incorporates music (rhythm) reading, composition, and improvisation. Activities include seasonal performances, learning more about orchestral instrument families, and playing Orff barred instruments.
Physical Education
First-grade physical education aims to foster enthusiasm for physical activity and develop motor skills. Games, soccer, and cardiovascular fitness activities are designed according to individual capabilities. Focus is on confidence, self-esteem, respect, and overall enjoyment of movement.
Math
Second graders use Singapore Math's Primary Mathematics texts, emphasizing conceptual understanding through manipulatives and visual models. They learn bar-modeling for word problems, a foundational skill in lower school. Students work with Workbook and Textbook 3A and 3B, supplemented as needed. The curriculum promotes self-awareness of learning styles and offers three performance-based sections with personalized instruction.
Science
Second-grade science includes studying local ecosystems, developing solutions for erosion, and creating classroom-use glue. Students articulate natural phenomena, offering explanations for the world around them, building on previous skills, and introducing concepts for later elementary science.
Language Arts
The language arts curriculum consists of the reader's workshop, writer's workshop, and word study. The focus is on choosing a "just right book," building reading fluency and comprehension, developing a rich vocabulary, and writing across genres. Students learn from mentor authors how to look for and use descriptive language in a variety of text genres, use punctuation, and accept and offer peer feedback. Other components include handwriting lessons in both print and cursive.
Social Studies
The social studies curriculum aims for deeper understanding of Native American cultures across various U.S. regions. Through literature, videos, reports, and hands-on projects, students explore how climate and location influence tribal living, culminating in a visit to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
Technology
The second-grade technology course covers five areas including academic technology, robotics, engineering, digital citizenship, and EurekaLab. It's an iPad-based curriculum, integrating new apps and concepts to promote individual creativity, innovation, and skill building, while enhancing other subject areas.
Spanish
Second-grade Spanish classes focus on vocabulary expansion and oral comprehension. The course includes songs, games, slideshows, and reading to enhance understanding, with connections to other subjects like science. Minimal writing ensures emphasis on spoken language.
Music
2nd grade music incorporates the Kodaly hand signal system. Students advance in songs, pitch, rhythm, Orff barred instruments, music (rhythm) reading, composition, dances, instrument recognition, and performances. They learn about western classical composers, different world musical styles, and develop vocabulary and listening skills.
Library
Students in 2nd grade will deepen their exploration of children’s literature, reading and identifying various genres, exploring award winning literature, and building strong information literacy skills. Students also expand their independent exploration of the library and the digital catalog, deepening their understanding and independence as readers and learners.
Social Emotional Learning
The Responsive Classroom and RULER approach support interpersonal and social-emotional skills such as empathy and perspective understanding. Activities include morning meetings, class rules, charter creation, and self-awareness exercises intended to foster community.
2D Art
Meeting twice a week, students learn perspective, movement, figure drawing, and self-paced independent art creation. The curriculum includes observing various artists' work, identifying art elements, and enhancing creativity and appreciation for visual arts through sketchbooks.
Woodworking
Second-grade students will build a wooden dinosaur through bi-weekly classes over one third of the school year. Emphasis is on independence, design, proper tool use, and sound building techniques. Students will also see demonstrations by the teacher to ensure effective and safe use of tools, fostering quality work and safe practices.
Pottery
This class focuses on inspiring imagination, strengthening skills, and building confidence in clay creation. The students learn to plan work in stages, challenging themselves at their own pace. Meeting twice per week for a third of the year, the class fosters individual growth in clay artistry.
Physical Education
The goal is to create an enjoyable, physically, socially, and emotionally safe learning environment. Emphasis on good team player qualities, learning game rules, and taking responsibility. Skills progression fosters an environment for success, encouraging self-challenge and teaching sportsmanship.
Math
The third grade uses The Primary Mathematics Series, which utilizes Singapore Math strategies for problem-solving. It is designed to give students a strong foundation in mathematical understanding and logical thinking, which is critical to problem-solving skills. Mathematical concepts are presented in a sequential way with a variety of approaches to foster an understanding of the way mathematical processes work. In third grade, students have used Workbook and Textbook 4A and 4B, Challenging Word Problems 4, and supplemental materials for extra challenges. This curricular approach promotes visual strategies and logical thinking to develop students as competent problem solvers rather than mathematicians who rely on rote, formulaic applications to arrive at solutions.
Science
Third-grade science delves into deeper scientific phenomena. Students study local pollinators, evolution, and weather patterns. They engage in conservation projects, invention conventions, and meteorology simulations. The hands-on approach encourages exploration and critical thinking, connecting with both local and global scientific contexts.
English Language Arts
Students begin to transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” in third grade. Students are assessed on their reading fluency, comprehension, and written responses, as well as classroom observations, and placed into small reading groups. Students read books at an appropriate instructional level and experience a variety of genres within their small group. Students will complete both long and short-format writing about literature and they will practice the skills of brainstorming, organizing, summarizing, elaborating, editing, and revising.
Social Studies
The third-grade social studies curriculum explores journeys, migration, and identity. Using tools from the RULER program, students examine social justice, immigration, and colonialism, engaging in active, project-based learning. Texts stimulate discussion and deepen understanding of themes related to migration and identity.
Technology
Meadowbrook's third-grade technology curriculum covers five areas, including robotics, programming, and digital citizenship. The course integrates with other subjects and encourages independent student work on technology projects. Students explore various apps, concepts, and mediums, followed by reflection and repetition. The curriculum aims to support the overall educational experience, fostering innovation and creation within a structured environment.
Library & Technology Integration
3rd grade students learn to use technology to find, assess, use, and share information effectively and responsibly through project-based learning. Weekly sessions build skills in computer navigation, research, note taking, digital organization, and visual displays of information.
Spanish
Meeting twice a week, third-grade Spanish explores geography, storytelling, and Mexican culture. The curriculum uses a natural, story-based approach to introduce vocabulary and grammar. Activities include map exercises, singing, online games, and hands-on cooking experiences like making tortillas.
Social Emotional Learning
This course utilizes both the Responsive Classroom and RULER programs to develop students' emotional self-regulation and articulation skills. Students are guided through RULER's Feelings Curriculum to gain a better understanding of the classroom charter, mood meter, and meta-moment. Our goal is to create a safe and caring community of learners.
Music
3rd grade music continues working on the Kodaly hand signal system, songs, rhythm, and composition. Students advance in music reading including pitches on the music staff in Treble Clef. They learn to play the recorder as an essential tool for pitch reading and preparation for band performance. The curriculum includes preparation for concerts, and exploring different world musical styles.
Pottery
The third-grade pottery class helps students build and expand their skills through inspirational lessons. Focus is on creativity, complexity, and technique, with the understanding of how clay dries playing a significant role. Students work on projects over several classes, and the class meets twice a week for fifty minutes, running for a third of the year.
2D Art
The 2D Art class rotates students through visual arts classes, where they learn drawing and painting techniques. As the course progresses, techniques become more sophisticated. Students work on multiple-class projects, exploring balance and symmetry, and study the work of master artists. The class meets twice a week for 50 minutes during a three-month rotation.
Woodworking
Third-grade woodworking focuses on constructing a wooden bird with wings. Emphasis is on design, construction, working techniques, and safety. The course meets twice per week and encourages creativity, quality work, and proper building techniques.
Physical Education
Third-grade physical education promotes love for activity and sports through play. Activities include soccer, team building, fitness, and games emphasizing fundamental skills. The curriculum fosters social, emotional, and physical development.
Math
Fourth graders use Singapore Math's Primary Mathematics for content mastery. It fosters a strong conceptual foundation, emphasizing manipulatives, visual models, and diverse explanations. Concepts are sequentially presented, promoting deep understanding. Students use Workbook and Textbook 5A and 5B, with added materials for extra support. They're encouraged to recognize and apply their learning styles. Four performance-based math groups cater to individual needs. In the Honors group, students transition to abstract thinking, using algorithmic and algebraic methods. The aim is self-reliant problem-solving with justified approaches.
Science
In science, fourth graders explore local bird species, rock formation, energy transformations, and green energy. They conduct experiments, create models, and undertake independent research projects. The curriculum combines hands-on learning with theoretical understanding.
Language Arts
The curriculum includes shared novels, writing exercises, comprehension practice, and character analysis. Students engage in nonfiction reading, note-taking, poetry writing, and recitation. Themes, perspectives, and elements of a story are explored throughout the year.
Social Studies
Fourth-grade social studies cover themes like history, geography, social awareness, leadership, Indigenous People, and map reading skills. Emphasizing interpersonal skills and self-awareness, students explore the United States’ regions and learn about local indigenous groups.
Technology
Meadowbrook’s fourth-grade technology curriculum spans five areas, including academic technology, robotics, engineering, digital citizenship, and making. Students work across subjects to enhance their learning and explore new concepts, apps, and challenges. Projects include designing masks that bridge art, reading, and technology. The course is spread among different classes and areas of focus.
Library & Technology Integration
4th grade students continue to build their technology skills to find, assess, use, and share information effectively and responsibly. Projects build on classroom curriculum, growing increasingly complex and exploring a range of media, including writing, videos, map-making, and more.
Spanish
Fourth graders meet twice per week to develop their Spanish skills. The class includes a review of basics and the introduction of new material, with a focus on answering questions in complete sentences. This is the first year students receive formal assessments and grades in Spanish.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL covers topics like emotions, community building, and emotional vocabulary. The RULER curriculum and Responsive Classroom are used to address emotional needs and foster community.
Woodworking
The woodworking class focuses on designing and building wooden cars, emphasizing independent design, sound building techniques, and proper hand tool use. Meeting twice a week, students learn to work effectively and safely with a focus on quality.
Choral/General Music
4th grade music enhances students' music reading and notation skills, incorporating pitches on Bass clef as well as compound meters. Students advance in singing, rhythm, and composition, and start learning about harmony (Chords). They prepare for more challenging performances which include singing and playing Orff unpitched percussion instruments.
2D Art
Fourth graders rotate through three visual arts, exploring creativity and mastering skills. They work independently on projects with loose parameters, engaging in problem-solving and idea development. Emphasis is placed on practice and sketchbooks for drafts. The class meets twice a week, and though the number of projects decreases, the difficulty increases.
Band
Focused on elements of music, theory, and performance, fourth graders explore pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, and various musical instruments. The class emphasizes tempo consistency, note values, rhythms, and proper form and technique. Activities include sight reading, note recognition, and ensemble playing. The class meets once a week for 55 minutes.
Pottery
This course encourages creativity, challenge, and craftsmanship in clay work. Fourth graders work with high independence on projects that follow general guidelines, creating unique and aesthetically pleasing work. Lessons include creating animal-inspired vessels, and the class meets twice per week, running for one third of the year.
Physical Education
Fourth graders engage in a range of physical activities like soccer, basketball, team building, cooperative games, and fitness. Activities foster social, emotional, and physical development, preparing students for interscholastic programs.
Math Dimensions Program
Fifth grade has four performance-based math sections. Three use the Dimensions Math curriculum with Singapore Math's approach, covering content with books 6A and 6B. Emphasis is on understanding math tools, problem-solving, algorithmic proficiency, and model drawing. This deepens comprehension and helps students discern effective learning strategies. The Honors Accelerated Math uses the ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING: PRE-ALGEBRA, prepping students for Algebra I. This approach minimizes basic practice, focusing on challenging problems that illuminate concept origins and limits, and employs formal algebraic language.
Math Honors Accelerated Program
The Honors Accelerated Math program uses ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING: PRE-ALGEBRA, focusing on advanced problems to prepare students for Algebra I. Students learn to apply math properties to unfamiliar situations, work in groups, and persevere through challenging problems, leaving with deep understanding.
Science
Fifth grade science emphasizes hands-on exploration and modeling. Students study Earth's water distribution, plant growth, matter and energy movement, and local environments like vernal pools. Activities include investigating substances, engineering spaceships, and reflecting on scientific processes.
English Language Arts
Fifth-grade ELA is divided into honors and advanced groups, with emphasis on reading comprehension, written expression, grammar, and writing structure. Students explore various texts and genres, including novels by known authors, and practice different writing styles such as narrative and persuasive. Activities include self-editing, peer correcting, research, and vocabulary building to enhance overall literacy skills.
Social Studies
Fifth grade social studies explores the theme of changemakers and aspects of identity. Students study themselves and modern changemakers, learning how to effect change in their communities. The course emphasizes creating a more equitable society and connects students to the broader world.
Technology
Fifth grade at Meadowbrook integrates technology across academic subjects, robotics, engineering, digital citizenship, and creative endeavors. Students work on projects spanning different areas, like designing posters for science, and use technology to enhance learning in other classes. The multifaceted curriculum bridges various disciplines to foster technological literacy and creativity.
Library & Technology Integration
5th graders use their research and technology skills to develop a multi-genre capstone Passion Project, researching a topic, writing effectively, and creating visual objects to support their thesis. They research, interview experts, build websites, and synthesize information. This project-based class meets weekly for 50 minutes and builds on prior learning.
Spanish
The final year of lower school Spanish, fifth grade aims to equip students with confidence in speaking, understanding vocabulary, and basic grammar. Lessons cover greetings, alphabet, numbers, classroom objects, and verbs, with projects like family photo albums and comic strips. The course readies students for middle school language studies.
Social Emotional Learning
This class teaches social-emotional learning through the five core competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making. Lessons cover emotions, stress management, empathy, communication, diversity, and mindfulness. Classes are held weekly for 40 minutes.
2D Art
This fifth-grade art class emphasizes sketching, design, color theory, and mixing. Students explore elements like rhythm, movement, and composition, considering symmetry, balance, and design. They experiment with color and incorporate techniques into a final project. Classes rotate through the arts for approximately three months.
Band
The fifth-grade band program explores music theory and performance, teaching pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, note values, rhythms, and more. Students learn proper form, technique, ensemble playing, and responding to a conductor. Instruments from various families are included, meeting once a week for 45 minutes.
Woodworking
Fifth grade woodworking emphasizes skill development and independence as students construct a design box. The course focuses on proper use of hand tools, building techniques, and safety. Classes meet twice a week for 50 minutes for one third of the year.
Choral/General Music
5th Grade music masters students' music reading, notation, singing, and rhythm skills. Students compose their own songs including lyrics, melody, and harmony. They prepare for performances throughout the year which include singing existing and original songs, along with playing Orff instruments.
Pottery
Fifth grade pottery emphasizes creativity and independence. Students apply basic skills to create functional and sculptural work, and they learn to solve problems within a given framework. With a focus on customizing and conceptualizing, the class encourages students to develop their unique style. Classes meet twice a week for 50 minutes, running for one third of the year.
Physical Education
The fifth-grade physical education curriculum encourages a love for physical activity through various sports like soccer, flag football, basketball, and more. Team building and social development are key focuses. Inter-school soccer games prepare students for middle school programs, all aiming to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.