Intermediate Elementary Academics

Welcome to Intermediate Elementary serving 3rd though 5th Grade!

Here, young minds embark on an exciting journey of discovery,
growth, and academic excellence. Our dedicated team of educators
fosters a supportive and stimulating environment where students flourish
both academically and personally.

Fostering skills to learn independently

Through innovative teaching methods, hands-on learning experiences, and a focus on individualized instruction, we empower students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for future success. Join us as we inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

Utilizing C.I.A. (Collect, Interpret and Apply)

As part of our Read Side by Side program, this approach is based on Common Core State Standards.

Implementing a structured approach to curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices aligned with the Common Core State Standards to ensure comprehensive educational quality and consistency.

TCI Social Studies:

TCI (Teacher’s Curriculum Institute) Social Studies Emphasizes community building, exploring US geography, statehood, and history through primary texts and diverse perspectives in social studies education, facilitating a deeper understanding of historical events and their impact on society.

Writing

Engaging students in persuasive and debate writing, research-based writing, and information synthesis, while promoting self and peer editing/monitoring skills to enhance writing proficiency and clarity of expression.

Dissecting research and interpreting it into unique ideas, backing up claims with non-fiction text.

Encouraging students to analyze research findings critically, synthesize information, and formulate original ideas supported by evidence from non-fiction texts, fostering intellectual independence and scholarly inquiry.

Singapore Mathematics Framework

Implementing the Singapore Mathematics Framework to promote monitoring of one’s own thinking, self-regulation of learning, and mastery of numerical, algebraic, geometrical, statistical, probabilistic, and analytical concepts, ensuring a strong foundation in mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills.

Small class sizes for student-focused teaching

Love, community, faith, stewardship and joy

Positive Learning Environment

Building a love of learning and a culture of reading
Creating a nurturing atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn, fostering a genuine enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge and exploring new ideas. Cultivating a culture of reading by providing diverse and engaging literature, encouraging independent reading, and integrating literacy-rich activities across the curriculum to instill a lifelong love of reading and learning.

SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

Integrating SEL into the curriculum to support students’ social, emotional, and interpersonal development, promoting self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Providing opportunities for students to develop empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate challenges effectively and thrive in both academic and personal settings.

Celebrate Cultures Around the World

Embracing diversity and fostering cultural appreciation by celebrating traditions, customs, and perspectives from various cultures around the world. Incorporating multicultural experiences, literature, music, art, and celebrations into the curriculum to broaden students’ understanding of global citizenship, promote inclusivity, and cultivate respect for cultural differences.

Growth Mindset

Cultivating a growth mindset among students by promoting the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, perseverance, and learning from mistakes. Encouraging students to embrace challenges, adopt a positive attitude toward setbacks, and recognize the value of continuous improvement and resilience in achieving academic and personal success.

Explore Our School

Early Learning

Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten

Our Early Learning Program focuses on

Child Centered Play Based Learning
Developmentally Appropriate-emphasizing “just right” expectations
Practicing Social Skills and strengthening foundation for lifelong learning
Growing in love and kindness more like Jesus everyday

Early Elementary

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Foundational skills in reading, math and writing
Hands on and engaging activities across the curriculum enhancing rudimentary skills
Social and emotional learning fostering the skills to learn independently