Lower Elementary Academy (Grades 2-4)
This is a one-day per week, 4.5-hour drop-off program for students that runs from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. The parent is NOT required to stay on campus during this time. All teachers have had a background check completed. We cover literature, art, history, and science with the students. They eat a home-packed nut-free lunch and have lots of outside recess time. We run this program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. You choose the day that works best for you. Students are dropped off in our kiss-and-ride line and picked up at the end of the day in the same manner. Caregivers never need to leave their car!
Literature/Book-Club!
- Welcome to Pages & Pals, a dynamic book club tailored for grades 4-6 learners! The eagerly anticipated book titles for the upcoming year will be revealed in August. Your child is asked to read around 25-35 pages weekly throughout the year. The reading level of the text is geared towards fifth-grade ability, and audiobook options are available for almost all selections. Classes are filled with discussions and hands-on activities that bring stories to life in exciting ways, from dissecting plot twists to chasing down curious facts. Upper academy students often need to write a half page (note taking/free-writing) and draw during this class.
- Framed! by James Ponti. Twelve-year-old Florian Bates has just moved to Washington, DC, the latest of places he’s lived for his dad’s job as a security specialist and his mom’s an art conservator—now with the National Gallery of Art. Florian keeps busy developing his technique TOAST (Theory of All Small Things) that focuses on details to solve life’s little mysteries. ISBN-13 : 978-1481436311
- The Frindle Files, by Andrew Clements. Josh Willet is a techie, a serious gamer. Which is why Josh and his friends can’t stand Mr. N’s ELA class; it’s a strict no-tech zone. Mr. N makes them write everything out by hand, he won’t use a Smartboard, and he’s obsessed with some hundred-year-old grammar book. Then Josh discovers a secret; turns out Mr. N’s been keeping a lot more than technology from his students! Together with his best friend Vanessa, and using all the computer skills they’ve got, Josh is determined to solve the mystery of Mr. N’s past. And maybe get some screen time back, too? ISBN-13 : 978-0399557637
Science – Chemistry
- Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of chemistry! From exploring the properties of solids, liquids, and gasses to unraveling the mysteries of acids and bases, students will uncover the building blocks of matter. Dive into the wonders of chemical reactions, learn about the elements of the periodic table, and discover the magic of polymers through captivating experiments and hands-on activities. This topic will traverse the entire school year..
Art – Hands-on Art
- Another year of art exploration is at hand – more artists, more techniques, more art mediums. From working through drawing and painting to sculpting with clay and exploring mixed media, budding artists will unleash their creativity through a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and textures in this journey through the wonders of art.
Journey From Past to Present
- Come along on a creative journey to discover people and places of the past and present. We will fly across the globe to experience the art, culture, history, and geography of ancient civilizations as well as those of today. We’ll do this through a variety of art media, games, imagination, and fun!
Minimum Required Enrollment: 7
Course Length: 4.5-hour class once per week/ 16 weeks / 72 hours/ semester