Mathematics: The mathematics program utilizes the envision MATH Common Core program from Savvas Learning in all grades Units of study in each grade level are correlated to the New York State learning standards for Mathematics. Kindergarten Mathematics in Kindergarten is presented in a multi-sensory approach. Students are introduced to basic math vocabulary and concepts through hands-on activities that help improve a student’s number sense. Basics of geometry and graphing are developed and word problems are introduced. Grades 1-2 First and second grade students continue to expand the elementary math topics of addition, subtraction, graphing, measurement, time, money, estimation, geometry, fractions, fact families, and problem solving. The basics of multiplication and division are introduced. Working with math manipulatives helps the young learner see concrete examples in problem solving. Grades 3-5 Students in grades three through five continue to expand and refine the elementary math topics practiced in previous years. Problem solving strategies are taught to help students solve word problems. The curriculum includes fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, ratio, percent, and probability. Developing and communicating explanations of the process of solving problems is emphasized. Grades 6-8 The math courses for grades 7 and 8 are broken into college prep and honors classes. The sixth grade reviews the previous year’s skills and expands to graphing; calculating mean, median, mode; decimals; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions; estimation; geometry of polygons; integers; ratios; proportions. In seventh grade, students build on the previous year’s curriculum by continuing with proportions; ratios; probability and patterns of geometry; integers and real numbers. Eighth grade math stresses algebraic reasoning, statistics, probability, geometry and measurement. Students enrolled in the advanced eighth grade math class complete the Algebra I course.
Social Studies: In grades K-2 teachers utilize teacher-created materials and problem-based learning resources for social studies. The Pearson myWorld program is used in grades 3-5 and Discovery Education is used for grades 6-8. Units of study in each grade level are correlated to the New York State learning standards for Social Studies. Kindergarten In Kindergarten, “Me and My Family” is the central social studies theme. Students also learn about important people in history and celebrate the holidays using picture books, stories and activities. The students also explore holidays celebrated in the United States as well as other countries.