SERVICES

1st Grade

Our first graders will begin to develop skills in the following topics during their time with us:

Math:

  • Foundations of addition and subtraction
  • Properties of operations
  • Place value
  • Base ten concepts
  • Basic measurement and time
  • Money and data
  • Basic geometry

English:

  • Alphabet & Phonics (letter sounds)
  • Sight Words & Vocabulary
  • Reading Simple Texts
  • Comprehension Skills
  • Writing Basics
  • Simple sentences
  • Punctuation
  • Grade-appropriate speaking & listening

2nd Grade

Our second graders will begin to develop skills in the following topics during their time with us:

Math:

  • Addition and subtraction facts + fluency within 20
  • Addition and subtratcion within 1000
  • Two step word problems
  • Odd/even number arrays
  • Place value
  • Foundations of multiplication
  • Measurements and data
  • Foundations of fractions

English:

  • Phonics & Word Study (vowel teams and consonant blends)
  • Reading fluency in grade-level texts
  • Identifying story elements
  • Making predictions and asking questions
  • Writing Paragraphs
  • Support ideas with reasons
  • Speaking & Listening

3rd Grade

Our third graders will begin to develop skills in the following topics during their time with us:

Math:

  • Multiplication and division
  • Properties of multiplication (commutative, associative, distributive)
  • Solving for the unknown
  • Fluency drills for math facts
  • Multi-step word problems with multiple operations
  • Enhanced critical thinking and pattern recognition skills

English:

  • Identifying main idea and supporting details, cause and effect, and compare and contrast
  • Using context clues to make predictions
  • Narrative writing (stories) and informational writing skills
  • Grammar and conventions
  • Speaking, listening, and presenting

4th Grade

Our fourth graders will begin to develop skills in the following topics during their time with us:

Math:

  • Multiplicative comparisons
  • Multi-step word problems with more than one operation
  • Understanding factors and multiples
  • Patterns and place value
  • Rounding to the tens, hundreds, and thousands
  • Exploring 2D and 3D shapes
  • Measurement units and conversions

English:

  • Identify and analyze theme, point of view, and text structure
  • Interpret similes, metaphors, and idioms
  • Use dictionaries and glossaries
  • Write structured essays with transitions, varied sentences, and correct punctuation
  • Gather and cite sources; create bibliographies
  • Deliver presentations
  • Participate in debates and discussions

5th Grade

Our fifth graders will begin to develop skills in the following topics during their time with us:

Math:

  • Foundations of addition and subtraction
  • Properties of operations
  • Place value
  • Base ten concepts
  • Basic measurement and time
  • Money and data
  • Basic geometry

English:

  • Theme, point of view, and text structure
  • Similes, metaphors, and idioms
  • Context clues
  • Roots/prefixes/suffixes
  • Dictionary +Glossary /thesaurus use
  • Essay structure; body paragraphs, transitions, sentence variety, punctuation, and grammar
  • Research skills + citing sources
  • Bibliographies
  • Debates and discussions
  • Active listening

Algebra 1

Knowledge of the following topics will be developed by our students in preparation for taking Algebra 1:

  • Expressions and equations
  • Inequalities and absolute value
  • Functions basics
  • Linear functions
  • Graphing and interpreting linear functions
  • Systems of equations
  • Exponents and polynomials
  • Factoring and quadratic equations
  • Completing the square and quadratic formula
  • Graphing quadratics
  • Exponential functions and sequences

Geometry

Knowledge of the following topics will be developed by our students in preparation for taking Geometry:

  • Geometry basics and angle relationships
  • Transformations
  • Triangle congruence
  • Triangle similarity and right triangles
  • Trigonometry
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Quadrilaterals and polygons
  • Circles
  • 3D Geometry

Earth & Space Science

Knowledge of the following topics will be developed by our students in preparation for taking Earth & Space Science:

  • Earth's shape, size, and mapping
  • Earth's motions
  • Minerals and rocks
  • Weathering, erosion, and deposition
  • Earth's atmosphere and weather variables
  • Weather systems
  • Plate tectonics
  • Geologic time and fossils
  • Climate and climate change
  • Astronomy

Living Environment

Knowledge of the following topics will be developed by our students in preparation for taking Living Environment:

  • Experimental design
  • Cells and organelles
  • Biochemistry
  • Cellular processes
  • Genetics
  • Evolution
  • Reproduction and development
  • Human body systems
  • Ecology