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Core Curriculum

English Language Arts

We teach ELA using HMH Into Reading. The program uses five key concepts: phonological awareness, phonics/decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension to develop our students' reading skills as well as a love of reading and writing. 

 

Envision Math

The enVision math program allows students to solve problems using a hands on approach to mathematics. Students learn more about math by solving rich, reality-based problems. Through this program students gain a deeper, clearer understanding of math concepts with visual models and scaffolds in every lesson.

 

Amplify Science

Amplify Science is a K–8 science curriculum that blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools to empower students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers.

 

Grade K-1 Social Studies

We teach social studies using Scholastic magazine in grades K-1. This magazine captivates students’ attention with authentic texts that build knowledge, skills and engagement all school year. Each student receives a personal copy of every magazine issue once a month.

 

Grade 4 Social Studies

The 4th grade is using Passports to study the geography and history of New York State. They will analyze primary documents to understand how our state has transformed over the years.

 

Grade 5 Social Studies

The 5th grade is studying the Western Hemisphere using Social Studies Weekly, a student friendly weekly periodical that is organized thematically and aligned to the New York Social Studies Framework.