Language Arts - The language arts program emphasizes reading, writing, and speaking skills and the use of these skills to understand and appreciate many forms of literary expression. Students explore the origins and meanings of words, experiment with different kinds of creative writing, and undertake simple research projects.

Mathematics - The math curriculum focuses on the structure of the number system, problem solving, spatial relationships, and the applicability of math to students' daily lives. Both computation skills and conceptual understanding are stressed. Students use manipulatives and concrete materials to gather information, make comparisons, and draw conclusions as appropriate for their ages.

Social Studies - The social studies program provides opportunities for students to learn about both historical and contemporary times. Students focus on individuals, families, and communities; the environment and ecology; cities, states, and countries; cultural heritages; historical periods; and ancient civilizations. Both the uniqueness of individuals and the richness and diversity of cultures are emphasized.

Science - The science program for students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten takes place in their own classrooms and encourages close observation of the natural world. Students in first through fourth grades have classes in the science room. The emphasis is on an experiential, hands-on approach. Original thought, skeptical inquiry, and the processes of science are stressed. Subjects of study may include electricity and magnetism, design technology, acids and bases, chromatography, flowering plants and seeds, rocks and earth studies, simple machines, astronomy, microbiology, time, solids, liquids, and bones.

Computers - The computer is a resource used to support all parts of the curriculum as a vehicle to promote both productivity and understanding. Students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten have access to computers for creative exploration and the Computer Teacher visits classrooms for one-on-one instruction. Formal lab instruction begins in the first grade. The curriculum is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to integrate the use of the computer as a tool used for research and productivity in the study of classroom themes. Students learn to use the computer for word processing/publishing, graphic composition, communication and research. They may also use a range of educational software to complement classroom activities.

Art - All teachers use art materials in their classrooms to integrate visual arts into the daily curriculum. Beginning in first grade, students also have weekly classes in the art room where they work with tempera and acrylic paints, water colors, clay, fabrics, fiber, Styrofoam, plaster of Paris and other materials to learn basic age-appropriate concepts and skills. Originality of expression and careful planning of work are stressed.

Library – Students from every classroom (PK through 4^th Grade) visit the library for formal weekly classes.  At the youngest levels, students are introduced to the library and its resources, have literature shared using a variety of techniques, and begin to identify authors and illustrators and their works.  At the primary level, students in grades one and two begin to investigate the characteristics of various types of literature:  biographies, mysteries, fables, fairy tales, folktales, traditional rhymes and poetry.  Reference skills are introduced, as well, by integrating these skills with classroom research projects.  Intermediate grades (three and four) are introduced to historical fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, science fiction, legends, tall tales, and short stories.  Classes continue to utilize research strategies to gather, organize, and analyze information.

Music - In bi-weekly music classes, students are introduced to rhythm and melody, speech and movement, instruments, drama, and singing. The Orff-Schulwerk method is used to teach techniques in movement, drama and improvisation. The Kodaly choral method is used to teach sight reading of rhythm and melody notes and patterns. All fourth graders meet for a weekly chorus class, in which they hone their sight-reading skills and sing in two and three-part harmony. Individual classes also present plays, operettas, and festivals.

Physical Education - Students in grades one through four have physical education four times a week, and pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, two to three times a week. The program for the youngest children develops positive self-esteem, promotes fun and safety, and improves personal fitness levels. Older children learn organized games, teamwork, and the importance of group cooperation. The program focuses on the way the body moves and functions and the importance of physical fitness.

Academic Support - A full-time special instruction teacher provides support for students who experience learning difficulties. If necessary, students may be referred to a consulting diagnostician for further evaluation.