Curriculum: Upper 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 is Spanish vocabulary building, simple conversations skills and beginning reading lessons are offered on a twice-weekly basis. Supporting materials are available to students on a daily basis. French is offered as a cultural subject.

Library

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

Music

Instruction includes building on Lower Elementary skills, introduction of styles and periods of music, and ensemble experience with recorder and Orff instruments.

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.