Co-curricular Classes

Art

Formal art instruction introduces a wide variety of art materials, builds skills, and explores artistic styles and artists. The students work toward increasing their visual literacy, gaining an appreciation of art history, and attaining confidence in their unique abilities. Their creative expression is also carried from the art room to the classroom and applied to independent class work.

Music

Music education benefits the developing intellect, provides an avenue for the study of cultures, and builds an appreciation of different music styles and creative self-expression. The instructor works with students to develop rhythm skills, to train ear and voice, and to teach an understanding of the fundamentals of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tone, and expressive qualities. The students are introduced to reading and writing of music and explore various accompaniments. The music program includes chorus singing and an elective for band

Physical Education

Students enjoy a variety of physical experiences that include open recess periods. Physical activity is an essential element for developing children and plays an important role in the Montessori Method. The students learn the basics of specific games and sports; develop concepts of fair play, team spirit, and good sportsmanship; and develop gross-motor skills, coordination, and movement patterns. Through team sports and games, students have opportunities for cooperation and competition, good sportsmanship and leadership.

Spanish Language

The Spanish curriculum presents a comprehensive step-by-step instructional program to enable students to understand and use authentic Spanish in conversation. Spanish as a second language is built on the foundation of the Early Childhood oral language curriculum. Vocabulary, pronunciation, verb tenses, sentence structure, and fluid conversation are presented with the confidence that each student will be successful. As the students progress they are introduced to reading and writing in Spanish A study of Spanish cultures is woven into the program throughout the Elementary and Junior High levels.

Computer Science

Through our partnership with South Bend Code School, computer science classes are taught to students from 2nd through 8th grades and cover Fundamental Concepts in Computer Programming, Fundamentals of Web Development, Fundamentals of Web Design, Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Software Architecture.