Curriculum: Lower Elementary

Montessori

Certified Montessori instructors, in accordance with American Montessori Society standards, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools standards, Southern Association of Independent School standards and State of Tennessee standards, present approved materials and instruction.

Art

Instruction in different media is offered and available on a daily basis. Art activities are also integrated in the curriculum as a part of cultural studies.

Foreign Language

Instruction in Spanish vocabulary building, simple conversation skills and beginning reading lessons are offered twice a week. Supporting materials are available to students on a daily basis.

Library

Library science lessons are offered in the library once a week. During this time students may check out books.

Music

Instruction includes movement to music, matching pitch, rhythm, note reading, singing and identifying orchestral families. Music group is presented on a weekly basis.

Physical Education

Organized physical education classes are conducted on a weekly basis.

Technology

Computers are available in class for all students. Research, word processing, spread sheet and presentation applications are emphasized.