A passion for reading. A voice in writing.

Language Arts & Literacy develops confident readers and thoughtful writers while cultivating a lasting passion for reading. From kindergarten through grade twelve, instruction builds from phonics-led reading foundations, complemented by sight-word recognition, to increasingly complex comprehension, literary analysis, and written expression. Grammar, language conventions, and sentence structure provide the foundation for clear communication, whether composing an email, developing a research paper, or writing a novel. Classic literature and contemporary works introduce diverse genres, with authors across historical periods and geographic regions studied in the context of culture, perspective, and lived experience.

• Reading foundations: emphasizing phonemic awareness, letter–sound relationships, decoding, and phonics, blended with sight-word recognition to develop accuracy, fluency, comprehension, and enjoyment.
• Language and composition: learning grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure, progressing toward coherent paragraphs, organized arguments, and purposeful writing for different audiences.
• Practical and academic writing: composing clear emails, conducting research, evaluating sources, and developing research papers with appropriate evidence and citation, alongside extended literary projects such as novels.
• Literature across genres: experiencing classic and newer works, exploring poetry, fiction, autobiography, and nonfiction, and discussing how genre, style, and literary choices shape meaning.
• Authors in context: reading and discussing writers across time and geographic locations, examining how culture, historical circumstances, and individual perception influence their work.
• Personal literary expression: encouraging journaling, poetry, creative writing, autobiographical writing, and nonfiction as ways to reflect, explore ideas, and develop an individual voice.
• Handwriting and cursive: teaching letter formation, legible handwriting, and cursive writing, supporting fluent written expression as skills mature.

Foundations for confident, practical thinking.

Mathematics begins with understanding numbers, quantities, and patterns, establishing a strong foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. From kindergarten through grade twelve, these concepts are revisited and expanded into fractions, decimals, algebra, and geometry. Hands-on exploration and meaningful everyday applications connect mathematical reasoning to telling time, building and design, money management, and informed financial decisions.

• Number foundations: exploring quantities, counting, place value, and patterns through objects, games, and practical activities, then developing understanding and fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Time and measurement: learning to tell time and read an analog clock alongside early number work, then applying elapsed time and measurement to daily schedules and practical problems.
• Fractions, decimals, and money: understanding parts of a whole and decimal values, connecting these concepts to currency, purchases, change, and increasingly complex financial calculations.
• Geometry through building and STEM: introducing shapes, angles, and spatial relationships in the early years through construction and design activities, investigating how geometry contributes to balance, stability, and structural integrity.
• Algebra and geometry: expanding early patterns and spatial understanding into variables, equations, geometric relationships, and measurement, with applications in everyday planning, construction, design, and problem-solving.
• Graphs and data literacy: learning to read, interpret, and create graphs, beginning with simple visual comparisons and progressing to more complex data displays. Students use graphs to examine research findings, recognize patterns and trends, and understand and communicate information in financial presentations.
• Financial literacy: progressing from saving, spending, and budgeting to managing income and expenses, understanding borrowing and interest, and learning how credit scores are influenced. Students explore responsible repayment, maintaining healthy credit utilization and debt-to-income ratios, and evaluating financial choices in preparation for future endeavors.

Early discoveries. Expanding understanding.

Science spans biology, weather and atmospheric science, geology, chemistry, and physics. From kindergarten through grade twelve, learning begins with simple explanations, direct observation, and hands-on discovery. Foundational concepts are revisited, expanded, and connected as students progress, developing into more complex explanations, systematic investigations, and increasingly rigorous scientific study. Each stage builds on ideas introduced earlier in the academic journey, strengthening understanding of living systems, the Earth, matter, and energy.

• Biology: plant growth and life cycles; animal structures, behavior, and habitats; and human anatomy and the functions of body systems, progressing toward cells, genetics, and relationships among living organisms.
• Weather and atmospheric science: daily weather observations, seasons, and the water cycle, building toward atmospheric processes, weather patterns, and climate.
• Geology: rocks, minerals, soil, and landforms, expanding into Earth's structure, plate tectonics, erosion, and the processes that shape our planet over time.
• Chemistry: the properties of everyday materials, mixtures, and changes in matter, developing into the study of atoms, molecules, elements, reactive agents, and chemical reactions. Students are encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, and experiment in a safe, supervised environment using age-appropriate materials and procedures, observing how substances interact and learning responsible laboratory practices as investigations grow in complexity.
• Physics: movement, forces, light, sound, heat, and electricity, progressing toward deeper explanations of motion, energy, and the laws governing the physical world.
• Scientific inquiry: asking questions, making predictions, and exploring through simple experiments, advancing toward designing investigations, measuring and analyzing evidence, and communicating reasoned conclusions.

Many ways to express. A deeper understanding of self.

Expressive Arts takes a comprehensive approach to self-expression and emotional intelligence through imaginative play, sports, visual art, music, dance, theater, fashion, and other individual interests. Students learn to recognize and articulate emotions, develop regulation and coping skills, and explore forms of expression that support their well-being and reflect their personal voice. Across cultures and historical periods, the study of influential artists, performers, athletes, and designers reveals how people have expressed feelings, identity, and lived experience—and how those expressions have shaped the world.

• Exploring imaginative play, sports, art, music, dance, theater, and fashion as avenues for personal expression.
• Recognizing and naming emotions and noticing physical cues.
• Practicing emotional regulation and coping strategies through creative activity, movement, reflection, and communication.
• Discovering constructive ways to express individual feelings through personal interests and strengths.
• Studying how influential people across time and cultures have expressed emotion and identity through their work.

Understanding the past. Thinking about the present.

History examines the influential people, civilizations, and events that have shaped the world we live in today. Students study contributions across cultures and continents, from the achievements of the Maya civilization to the innovations of the Wright brothers. Through a global perspective, historical inquiry connects developments in science, technology, society, and culture with their lasting impact. Examining the causes, consequences, and recurring patterns of world events helps students understand the present, recognize lessons from the past, and make informed decisions for the future.

• Studying influential people, civilizations, and their contributions across cultures, continents, and eras.
• Investigating major world events, their causes and consequences, and their influence on contemporary life.
• Examining primary sources, building timelines, and comparing historical perspectives.
• Tracing connections among innovation, cultural exchange, and social change.
• Recognizing recurring historical patterns and applying lessons from the past through research and discussion.

Finding our place in a connected world.

Geography takes a human-centered, interdisciplinary approach to understanding places and the people who shape them. Students explore the historical significance of regions, the development of cultures and communities, and the connections between place, identity, migration, and cultural exchange. Drawing on human geography and anthropology, study connects historical context with age-appropriate analysis of current events around the world. Maps and spatial literacy provide a foundation for examining how communities have developed over time and how regional and global relationships influence life today.

• Exploring maps, globes, directions, continents, and oceans.
• Examining the historical significance of places and their roles in shaping civilizations and world events.
• Exploring cultures, traditions, belief systems, and everyday life across regions.
• Tracing migration, settlement, trade, and cultural exchange through maps and historical sources.
• Connecting current world events with regional histories and cultural perspectives through age-appropriate inquiry.
• Comparing how communities adapt and change while developing an informed understanding of global interdependence.

Faith in context. Knowledge in connection.

Bible Studies offers spiritual enrichment alongside an interdisciplinary foundation for understanding history, geography, and literature. Students trace the biblical narrative within its historical context, examine the places and influential figures connected to it, and explore the Bible’s enduring influence on literary themes, imagery, and works. Study broadens across regions and civilizations to introduce diverse cultures, religious traditions, and belief systems, encouraging informed inquiry, thoughtful comparison, and respect for different perspectives.

• Connecting biblical events and influential figures with historical timelines and civilizations.
• Mapping biblical journeys and examining how geography shaped communities, cultures, and events.
• Exploring biblical themes, symbolism, and allusions as foundations for understanding influential literary works.
• Studying cultures and belief systems across geographic regions through age-appropriate inquiry and respectful discussion.
• Reflecting on spiritual teachings, ethical questions, and their relevance to character and everyday life.

New languages. Broader connections.

Foreign Languages offers Spanish, French, and sign language, introducing students to different ways of communicating and understanding the world. Learning begins with everyday vocabulary, simple exchanges, and foundational language patterns, then grows in complexity throughout the academic journey. Language study connects communication with cultural understanding, encouraging students to explore the communities, traditions, and perspectives associated with each language.

• Spanish: building pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, progressing from everyday expressions to more developed conversation and language study.
• French: developing pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing through increasingly complex exchanges, texts, and cultural exploration.
• Sign language: learning foundational signs, fingerspelling, facial expression, and visual communication, developing receptive and expressive skills alongside an understanding of Deaf culture.
• Language in context: connecting each language with the people and places where it is used, exploring cultural perspectives and applying communication skills through meaningful practice.