
Kindergarten curriculum
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Communications
Skills:
Students are seen as unique and diverse individuals,
therefore teachers plan their instruction based on each
child's developmental needs and interests. Every child is
given the opportunity to develop his/her learning through
discovery. This approach allows each child to develop and
expand the following: self worth, respect for the environment,
enhancement of natural curiosity, ability to express thoughts
and feelings, ability to make decisions and solve problems,
capacity to use large and small muscles and the ability
to live in harmony with others in the immediate and personal
environment.
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Mathematics:
One to one matching, sorting, and classifying of objects,
and basic vocabulary are emphasized. Students model these
basic concepts through the use of concrete objects. They
are also introduced to time concepts, money, patterns and
geometry.
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Social
Studies:
Students study themselves, their families and other familiar
people and things. Emphasis is given to understanding that
while each person is unique, there are certain basic needs
common to all.
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Science:
Students develop a self-awareness by asking questions and
using their senses to investigate the natural world and
changes within it. They make observations, compare, describe,
and sort objects according to physical properties. Similarities
and differences in animals and plants are explored as well
as weather/seasonal patterns. Emphasis is placed on students
using science process skills (classifying, communicating,
etc.) and manipulating simple science equipment.
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Health:
By the end of grade three students will
be aware of the important health risks for their age group
and will comprehend some of the major influences of their
own good health, especially including the role of their
own behaviors in regard to eating breakfast and balanced
meals and getting adequate rest and exercise. They wil learn
the value of using seat belts, responding to traffic, fire
and other warning signs, sounds and symbols; how to avoid
burns, how to get help in emergencies, and the impact of
substances such as alcohol and tobacco on their lives. Students
will be able to demonstrate ways in which they can manage
stress, be responsible for their own behaviors, cope with
fear and embarrassment, deal with aggression and bullying,
resolve disputes, and respect the rights of others.
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Physical
Education:
Students will know and undestand the value of being physically
fit, the types of activities that contribute to total fitness,
have the ability to monitor resting, exercise and recovery
heart rates, and know the components of health-related fitness.
Students will be able to demonstrate fundamental motor skills,
develop and refine creative movements, demonstrate manipulative
skills, display appropriate behavior during social situations,
and express an enjoyment for movement experiences.
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Computer
Education:
Students learn about computer technology through a variety
of activities integrated into the communication skills,
mathematics, social studies and science curriculums. They
will identify, understand and use the components of a computer
system, run prepared software and develop keyboarding and
problem-solving skills using a computer.
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Music:
Students learn to sing in tune, match pitches, sing in a
voice range commensurate with their age, use different tempos,
create rhythmic responses, create new sounds, develop simple
musical terms and symbols, identify styles of music, recognize
familiar melodies, and play rhythm and other instruments.
Students also begin to develop aesthetic appreciation for
music.
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Visual
Arts:
Students express ideas, images and feelings and become more
aware of their physical environment. At this level, students
begin to understand art concepts of line, texture, color,
shape and form. Skills taught include visual perception,
creative solutions, manual dexterity, recognition of order
and communication with others.
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Media
Education:
K-2 students are exposed to a variety of activities in the
library/media program under the guidance of certified instructional
staff. Students develop good study habits and become familiar
with the library/media center and its resources, including
books and magazines, sound filmstrips, audio and video recordings,
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