Reading:  We use the Scott Foresman reading series which helps teach all prerequisite skills children will need for first grade.  The five critical areas that are explored are:  phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and text comprehension.  Sight words and color words are introduced in each of the six units of study.  Parents are given the list of words as they are learned in the classroom.  We encourage the children to be  read to as much as possible at home during the school year.

Math:  We use the Harcourt Math series which offers a wide range of activities and strategies so that all students can experience success in mathematics.  The units of study include the following:  Sorting and Classification, Patterns, Numbers 0-10, Geometry and fractions, Numbers 10-30, Number patterns, Money and time, Measurement, Data, Graphing, and Probability, Addition, and Subtraction.  The Harcourt’s easy to use website offers family members activities as well.  Visit the website at:  www.harcourtschool.com

Science/Social Studies:

We use the Harcourt Social Studies series which helps kindergarten students develop into thoughtful and caring students.

The standards are met throughout the year as all the units are covered. Diversity is addressed in the Global Awareness classes. 

The units studied are: “Being a Good Citizen,” “My Country,” “Workers,” “Where We Live,” “Time Goes By,” and “Stories of the Past.”

Visit the website at:  www.harcourtschool.com

We use the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Science program which gives opportunities for children to work in whole class or small group activities.  As children work together, they will learn to observe,

compare, measure, classify, communicate, predict, investigate and draw a conclusion. The units studied are: Life Science which includes Plants and Animals, Earth Science which includes Our Earth and Home, and Weather and Sky, and Physical Science which includes Exploring Matter and Moving Right Along.

Visit the website at:  www.macmillanmh.com

Religion:  We use the “We Believe” program by Sadlier which integrates bible passages, music, prayer, school projects and activities for families to do at home. 

Visit the website at: www.WeBelieveweb.com for family-based faith activities that are motivating and fun for children and their families.