Elementary (Grades K-5)

Our elementary program provides instruction with emphasis in Reading, Mathematics, English, Spelling, Writing, Science/Health, and Social Studies. Each of our six elementary school has instruction in Art, Music, STEM, and Physical Education, and the staff is supported by access to a Media Center. Elementary counselors provide additional services for staff and students. Each elementary school also has services for students with special needs. All elementary students are provided with interactive environments that contain a number of innovative approaches proven to enhance learning.

Academic Areas

Emerging Literacy in Kindergarten

Kindergarten students enter school with a variety of emerging skills and understandings. We consider every student for his or her unique style of learning and abilities to learn. It is understood that students need appropriate experiences which encompass the basic literacy components: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Strong literacy and mathematics foundations are built by offering a wide variety of experiences and materials to students. Students are encouraged to participate in language experiences, which include reading and listening to stories, group and individual writing, class books, poems, songs, and dramatic plays. There is a strong belief that reading and writing are necessary life-long skills that can be enjoyable.

Language Arts

The language arts curriculum includes phonics, grammar, process writing, spelling, and literature-based reading. The goals of our language arts programs are that students:

Develop strategies and skills which make them responsible users and critical interpreters of literature.
Find personal satisfaction in interacting with literature.
Develop personal and social values as they reflect on the material they read.

Science of Reading K-8 English and Language Arts Curriculum

Mathematics

The math curriculum includes mastery of basic skills as well as application of these skills presented in a developmentally appropriate manner. These math experiences guide students toward the competence and independent thought necessary for living in the 21st century.

Bridges in Mathematics is a comprehensive curriculum for grades K-5 that equips teachers to fully implement the Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners. With Bridges in Mathematics, students are introduced to a deeper understanding of math concepts with targeted learning activities that will tap into the mathematical intelligence and strength of all students.

Bridges Support for Families can be found online. (Select your child's grade level for resources.) We also encourage you to see these frequently asked questions and these free video tutorials.

K-5 Bridges Sample Reports

Science

Social Studies

Technology

The technology curriculum is infused into classroom projects across content areas. There is a focus on students utilizing technology in a collaborative environment. Along with basic technology literacy skills, the curriculum encourages technology use for the purposes of creativity, communication, research, critical thinking, digital citizenship and technology operations.