Parent-Teacher
Conferences
One of the strengths in the
total education of a student is the close cooperation between the school
and the home. Both students and parents should feel free to meet with
a teacher or teachers at any time. Conferences may be necessary from time
to time. When parents desire direct communication with a teacher, telephone
the school office (954) 723-1520 and leave a message for the teacher. He or
she will return your call. Regularly scheduled days are set aside in each
grading period for parent-teacher conferences. However, at other times
when requested by the parents, teachers will be glad to schedule conferences.
Necessary conferences may
also be requested by the guidance personnel. Full cooperation on the part
of parents and students is expected.
Spanish
From the age of
four, our students are taught Spanish using songs, rhymes,
reading, writing and vocabulary, using also, books and visual
material that teach them of the different Spanish speaking
cultures of other countries.
Kindergarten
The five-year old child is ready both mentally
and physically to embark on an active educational program. The child is
given an opportunity to advance in many areas of learning.
1.
Bible
Bible is most important, as the child is
happy to learn of God and His love for us. The children learn many Bible
verses and Psalms. The children hear a Bible stories regularly.
2.
Math
Math is the study of shapes, sight recognition
of numbers, number families, number concepts, addition, subtraction, and
counting.
3.
Music & Movement
Music is taught throughout the year, and
many songs and poems are learned for fun and information.
4.
Art
Art gives the student the opportunity to
follow directions, color, paste and express his/her ideas.
5.
Unit Study
Unit studies are new and different each
month. These studies are given in much greater depth than the child has
been exposed to before. Examples of the Unit Studies include Safety, Health,
life in other parts of the world (Alaska, Holland), Science (the mysteries
of how things grow), etc.
6.
Phonetical Reading
Phonetic Reading is a prime goal for
the Kindergarten student. The child learns each letter of the alphabet
and the letter's sound and spellings. At the end of the year the child
will have read several books.
7.
Sight Reading
Sight Reading words include the months,
days, seasons, and number words. These words are printed on cards and
are "flashed" before the children.
8.
Printing
Printing is taught so that the student
may learn his/her own name, all the alphabet letters, and numbers. Second
semester the children write what they have learned to read.
9.
Rhythm Band
Rhythm Band is an extension of our music
program. As its name implies, Rhythm Band instills a sense of rhythm and
helps to develop concentration.
Elementary Grades
(1-6)
The elementary grades are the foundation
years for learning and appreciation of life. Habits of dress, learning
skills, attitudes and study are learned and formed. It is important to
give guidance and good teaching methodology to every student. This assures
that their abilities will be used to the fullest in later life.
Each year small classes help
give personal attention and loving care, which constitutes the best steps
in forming a good education.
1.
Bible
A lesson is studied each week
from Bible workbooks as well as the open Bible. Each week students memorize
important verses.
2.
Language Arts
A solid foundation in Language
Arts is essential to a good education. The areas of study are listed below.
A. Reading
Phonics is stressed each day with the
use of flash cards and workbooks. Sounding words out phonetically and
blending of sounds are practiced each day. Additional study is provided
by practicing with certain computer programs.
B. Spelling
New words are presented each week. The
teacher works the class each day on a different phase of mastering the
words. Tests are provided on each list. Spelling
Bees are used to challenge the student to academic excellence.
C. Writing
In the lower grades copy work is first
practiced. Neatness and printing abilities are exercised. Skills in
cursive writing follow in the 2nd and 3rd grades. Practice in writing
books is encouraged each day with proper forming of each letter. A uniform
system of forming letters is stressed each day by the teacher.
D. Grammar
English workbooks are provided for each
grade level. Foundations are stressed each day through creative writing.
3.
Mathematics
Since modern math is instituted
in our textbooks to a degree, the teachers are required to initiate traditional
problems by daily practice.
In the lower grades we begin
by numbers recognition, counting, addition, and subtraction exercises.
Later concepts of word problems are introduced with the mastering of multiplication
in the 3rd and 4th grades. Division is introduced in the 4th and practiced
in the 5th.
4.
Sciences and Health
Health is stressed in the
lower elementary while science is stressed in the upper levels. Text books
provide data to be developed throughout the year. Projects of films, field
trips, text booklets and science magazines, are provided.
Lower grades: earth, plants,
annual seasons.
Upper elementary: fire, weather,
space, insects.
Health habits are presented
in each grade, each day. Good manners in the class and posture are practiced.
5.
Music & Movement
Hymns are sung each day and
some records are provided with tapes from important collections. Seasonal
programs are provided for the parents. Spanish Folk Dance is
taught to girls from 1st Grade to the 6th Grade.
6.
Art
Students learn coordination
and expression in coloring, painting, and cutting. Projects for various
seasons are included in the practice lessons.
7.
Physical Education
Each level is encouraged to
develop their physical ability to the maximum. Games, exercises and sport
events are practiced each day. Sports are closely supervised to encourage
habits of self control.
8.
History
Various levels are encouraged
each day to rehearse important current and ancient events covered as well
as the development of America.
9.
Miscellaneous
Many unique projects, speakers,
entertainers, and films are provided for the elementary grades. Seasonal
units are developed in many courses.
