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Intermediate Grades (3rd - 5th grade)

 

  • Highly-qualified experienced teachers who are specialized by subject at each grade level and supported by a teaching assistant
  • Academically-challenging curriculum designed to develop higher level thinking skills and the ability to problem solve
  • Daily instruction in religious education and opportunities for prayer, worship, and service to community
  • Emphasis on reading comprehension, writing process, oral and written creative expression, and appreciation of literature through the use of a basal program and extensive supplementary literature
  • Additional teachers in Mathematics to allow for smaller group instruction, levels by ability, and excellent preparation for junior high Mathematics
  • Social Studies and Science programs featuring ongoing study of History, Geography, and Physical Life and Earth Science: experiments and hand-on activities
  • Instruction in French or Spanish increases in frequency
  • Classes with specialty teachers in Art, Music, Physical Education, Library (3rd grade)
  • Music electives of strings (guitar/ukelele) or vocal ensemble in addition to General Music (4th and 5th grade)
  • Outdoor Education and STEM Enrichment
  • Field trips and guest presenters to enrich learning
  • Homework Club and after school care available until 5:30 p.m