Drama The Drama curriculum focuses on creating bodily awareness, giving students an understanding of the human voice, and fostering personal confidence. Using improvisation, multicultural folktales, classic children’s stories, and original works, students explore various aspects of dramatic expression, character creation, and public speaking. Every student participates in at least one dramatic performance each year.
Technology Technology skills are applied in the context of subjectmatter learning, enabling students to acquire technology skills while they focus on their work. By the time they have completed Sixth Grade, our students demonstrate resourcefulness by solving problems, choosing the most appropriate tools for a task, and using the Internet to research, synthesize, and present information.
Achieving Excellence:
Kingsley Capstone Experiences Montessori Model United Nations Fifth and Sixth Grade students have the option of participating in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN). Students develop an understanding of the function and procedures of the United Nations, explore global issues, and learn about social activism. Students travel to New York City and experience debating, public speaking, negotiating, analytical thinking, and conflict resolution.
Senior Project Each Sixth Grader produces a Senior Project that requires significant research and writing on a topic and culminates in an oral and visual presentation at the end of the year.
Physical Education and Health
Advisor Program
Our health and fitness activities are designed to enhance our students’ physical, mental, and emotional health. Topics covered in Health class include self-esteem, goalsetting, relationships, stress management, and human body systems. Elementary students go to the Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center twice weekly for swimming lessons and gym. Upper Elementary students participate in rock climbing, racquet sports, and gymnastics. In the spring, all elementary students participate in a Sports Field Day on the Boston Common.
As Sixth Graders prepare for transition, our Advisor Program provides a trusted mentor of choice who lends guidance and support to each student.
Outdoor Education Kingsley Elementary students participate in outdoor science, history, and exploration programs that use nearby resources and facilities. Programs include overnight trips for older students. Upper Elementary students travel to New Hampshire for a three-day Mountain Classroom Program with the Appalachian Mountain Club.
Charles River Study Leaders The Charles River Study, an elementary-wide program, takes advantage of Kingsley’s location. Students learn about the history of the Charles River and study the environment that surrounds it and the School. The Sixth Grade students serve as role models for the younger students as they lead their groups during this work.
Secondary School Placement Kingsley students are academically and socially prepared to take on the challenges of middle school life. The acceptance rate of our students to top local schools reflects our dedication to finding the next school of choice. Kingsley graduates have matriculated to schools including the following: Beaver Country Day School
Dexter School
Belmont Hill School
Fessenden School
Boston College High School
Landmark School
Boston Latin Academy
Hillside School
Boston Latin School
Mount Alvernia High School
Boston Trinity Academy
Newton Country Day School
Brimmer and May School
Nobel and Greenough School
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
Roxbury Latin School
Carroll School
Thayer Academy
Dana Hall School
Southfield School
The Park School Dedham Country Day School The Winsor School