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School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Before school care starting at 6:30 a.m.
After school care until 6:00 p.m.
First grade is designed for each student to continue their tremendous
educational growth. Each day is divided into six 55 minute periods with
teachers specialized in the areas they teach thereby allowing students the experiences of several faculty
and a
variety of teaching styles and methods. Each day's classes include
Reading, English, Spelling & Handwriting, Math, Social Studies (Fall Semester)
and Science (Spring Semester), and Computer alternating with Physical Education.
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CURRICULUM
PHONICS AND READING
Systematic Phonics
2 Basal Textbooks
Word Decoding and Syllable Division Patterns
Recognizing High Frequency Words
Comprehension
Following Directions
Main Idea
Noting Details
Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
Predicting Outcomes
Recognizing Cause-Effect
ENGLISH
Basal Textbook
Listening and Recall
Describing and Discussing
Sequencing
Predicting, Reasoning and Evaluating
Mechanics (Punctuation, Capitalization)
Sentence Types, Structure and Characteristics
Grammar (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Prepositional Phrases, Independent Clauses)
Vocabulary and Sentence Building
Composition (Informative, Descriptive, Narrative)
Writing Processes
Vocabulary
Storytelling
Story Elements
Types of Literature
SPELLING AND HANDWRITING
Auditory Discrimination (Consonants, Vowels, Consonant Clusters, Digraphs)
Cursive Letter Formation (Spring Semester)
Word Parts, Structure, and Inflections
Content Words
Proofreading Skills
Vocabulary Skills (Context Sentences)
Alphabetical Order (Use of Dictionary)
MATH
Counting Numbers and Place Value 1-1000
Ordinals
Symbols
Number Sentences using Parentheses
Inequalities (Less Than, More Than)
Pattern Sequencing
Classifying & Comparing
Geometry of Shapes (2 and 3 Dimension)
Perimeter and Areas
Adding of Four Digits with Regrouping Twice
Subtracting of Two Digits with Regrouping Twice
Multiplication (2,3,5,10)
Division (Dividends through 10)
Fractions
Time (Hour, Half and Quarter Past, 5 Minutes,1 Minute)
Money (Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Dollar)
Word Problems
Development of Logic and Abstract Problem Solving Skills
SOCIAL STUDIES
Earth (Land, Water, Weather)
Communities (Urban and Rural)
Our Country and Citizenship
World Communities
Using Directions
Map Readiness
Using a Legend
Following a Route
Using a Grid
Reading Graphs and Diagrams
SCIENCE
5 Step Scientific Process; Annual Science Fair
Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Atoms
3 States of Matter
Measurement
Heat
Motion
Changes
Machines and Robotics
Introduction to Electricity inc. Static, Circuits, Safety
Conductive and Non-Conductive Materials
Space and Flight
Astronomy
Universe
Constellations, Stars
Earth and its Cycle
Our Dynamic Earth
Geographic Features of the Earth's Surface inc. Oceans and Continents
Horizon
Equator, Poles
What's Inside the Earth
Volcanoes and Geysers
Rocks and Minerals
Environment Change and Habitat Destruction
Ecology
Plants and the Rainforest
The Human Body
Body Systems inc. Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Circulatory, Nervous
Germs, Diseases and Preventing Illness
Health
Animal Kingdom
Animals
Homes and Specific Habitats
Food Chain
Classification of Animals inc. Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores, Extinct
Life Cycles
Oceans and Undersea Life
Dangers of Pollution, Oil Spills, Overfishing
THE ARTS
Vocal Performance
Body Rhythm
Plays
Rhythm Instruments
Mixing Colors and Painting
Torn and Cut Paper Collage
Clay
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Swimming
Developing Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Ball Handling
Skipping, Hopping, Galloping
Body Rhythm
Aerobics
Organized Games
Team Sports
Develop Sportsmanship Conduct
COMPUTER LAB
Develop Correct Keyboard Techniques
Correct Posture and Finger Placement
Use of Educational Software
Reinforcement of Classroom Activities (Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies)