Curriculum.DOCX Pre-K Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Language Arts Literature Content Phonics skills from phonemic awareness to structural analysis Listening, speaking Math Art Patterns and classification Numbers and number sense Predict outcomes, ask questions, and investigate answers, and develop observational and analytical skills Elements of art: color, line Music Elements of music, listening, understanding & songs Science *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Book(s) Basic Phonics - Skill A, by Evan-Moor The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne The Complete Poems of Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne Complete Nonsense Poems by Edward Lear A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert L. Stevenson Mother Goose Coloring Book by Kate Greenaway The Complete Hans Christian Anderson Fairy Tales The Children's Book of Virtues (Virtue - General) Snow White Rumpelstiltskin Cinderella Mother Goose Coloring Book by Kate Greenaway Saxon Math K Kit Science is Simple Draw Write Now Volume 1 (books for teacher and workbook for students) We Sing Lullaby and Nursery Rhymes (Book & CD) Curriculum.DOCX Kindergarten Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Language Arts Literature Content Phonics skills from phonemic awareness to structural analysis Book(s) Listening, speaking, reading, poetry, fiction American History Native Americans, Early Exploration & Settlement, Presidents & Symbols Geography Become familiar with the function of maps and how to find locations on a map or globe Treasury of Mother Goose Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi Wind in the Willows by Carlo Collodi The Velveteen Rabbit Little Red Riding Hood (Virtue - Courage) Aesop's The Dog and His Shadow (Virtue - Courage) Chicken Little (Virtue - Courage) King Midas and the Golden Touch (Virtue - Temperance) The Children's Book of Virtues (Virtues - General) Aesop's Fables The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Snow White Cinderella Little Red Hen Three Billy Goats Gruff Literature Related to History1: The Very First Americans by Ashrose Crazy Horse's Vision by Bruchac In 1492 by Marzollo Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World by Carlson The Thanksgiving Story by Dalgliesh The Fourth of July Story by Dalgliesh John, Paul, George and Ben by Smith A is for America by Tanya Stone How to Use a Map by Jo Ellen Moore 1 Basic Phonics - Skill B, by Evan-Moor Our formal instruction in history begins in first grade. *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Kindergarten (continued) Subject Math Science Art Music Content Patterns, classification, numbers and number sense, money, computation, measurement & geometry Predict outcomes, ask questions, investigate answers, and develop observational & analytical skills Elements of art: color, line Elements of music, listening, understanding and songs Book(s) Saxon Math K Kit w/ Manipulatives Science is Simple Draw Write Now Vol. 2 (book for teacher and workbook for students) We Sing Lullaby and Nursery Rhymes Mozart Effect: Vol. 1-3 (CD) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX First Grade Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Content Sentence structure, classification, synonyms & antonyms, parts of speech, punctuation, paragraphs, supporting statements, spelling and handwriting Book(s) Shurley English Level 1 (Kit, workbook & practice book) Zaner Bloser Spelling 1st Grade Zaner Bloser Handwriting 1st Grade Phonics book - TBD Language Arts Literature Listening, speaking, reading, poetry, fiction American History Early people and civilizations, early exploration and settlement, the American Revolution, exploration of the American west and symbols How to Report on Books Grades 1-2, by Norris (for Teacher) Aesop for Children Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling Water Babies by Charles Kingsley Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling The Fairy Books by Andrew Lang Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The Pied Piper of Hamlin by Robert Browning Hansel & Gretel (Virtue - Courage) Jack and Beanstalk (Virtue - Courage) The Greatest Treasure by Demi (Virtue - Prudence) King Solomon & the Queen of Sheba (Virtue - Prudence) The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel Princess and the Pea Rapunzel My America and My World 1: History & Geography Reader by Hedquist Literature Related to History: Paul Revere’s Ride by Longfellow (Virtue - Courage) George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as Seen by Both Sides Follow the Dream: The Story of Columbus by Sis A Picture Book of Lewis & Clark by Adler Related Biographies/Events for Virtue of Courage: Pocahontas, Lewis & Clark, Sacajawea, Deborah Sampson, Daniel Boone Related Biographies/Events for Virtue of Justice: American Revolution & Thomas Jefferson *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX First Grade (continued) Subject World History Content Early world civilizations: Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, history of world religions Geography Spatial sense, terms, features Math Patterns, classification, numbers, number sense, money, computation, measurement, geometry Senses, caring for our body, animals, plants, day/night, weather, light, heat, sound, energy Science Art Music Latin Philosophy Elements of art (color, line, shape, texture) and kinds of pictures Elements of music, listening, understanding and songs Book(s) Story of the World, Vol. 1 by Bauer Story of the World Activity Book Literature Related to History: Gods of Ancient Egypt by LaFontaine (coloring book) The Well of Truth: A Folktale from Egypt by Hamilton Tales of Ancient Egypt by Green The City of Rainbow: A Tale of Ancient Sumer Gilgamesh the King by Zeman My America and My World 1: History & Geography Reader by Hedquist Maps, Globes and Graphs - Level A Saxon Math - Grade 1 (book & manipulatives) Literature Related to Math: What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Ellis Singapore Science 1A & 1B The Magic Schoolbus: Explores Your Senses The Magic Schoolbus: Plants Seeds Jack Sprat - Taking Care of Our Bodies (Virtue - Temperance) Artistic Pursuits Book 1 by Ellis First book of the Recorder (book & recorder) Sing School Latin English from the Roots Up (Text & flashcards) Philosophy for Children Elfie (student book and teacher manual) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Second Grade Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Content Phonics (decoding and encoding), reading comprehension, writing, parts of speech, spelling, capitalization, punctuation Language Arts Literature Listening, speaking, reading, poetry, fiction American History American government, the Constitution, the War of 1812, Westward expansion, the Civil War, Immigration Book(s) Shurley English: Grammar & Composition Level 2 Kit Zaner Bloser Spelling 2nd Grade Zaner Bloser Handwriting 2nd Grade Phonics book - TBD How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler (resource for teachers) Smoky the Cowhorse by Will James Little House in the Big Woods & Little House on the Prairie by L. Wilder Heidi by Johanna Spyri The Fairy Books by Andrew Lang Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgeson Burnett The Little Duke by Charlotte Mary Yonge The Blind Men and the Elephant (Virtue - Prudence) Three Billy Goats Gruff Johnny Appleseed by Kellogg The Fisherman and His Wife Charlotte's Web St. George & The Dragon by Hodges (Virtue - Courage) Our America, History/Geography Reader, Grade 2 by Hicks and Sleeth Literature Related to History: Westward Ho! By Charles Kingsley Abraham Lincoln and Presidents’ Day by Barkan Paul Revere: Son of Liberty by Brandt (Virtue - Courage) George Washington and Presidents’ Day by Hoobler & Hoobler Thomas Alva Edison by Sabin Wilbur and Orville Wright: The Flight to Adventure (1983) Daniel Boone: Taming the Wilds by Wilke (Virtue - Courage) Naming Liberty by Yolen Columbus by Ingri Daulaire Related Biographies/Events for Virtue of Courage: James Madison, Dolly Madison, Francis Scott Key, Pioneers heading west, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Second Grade (continued) Subject World History Content Early Asian civilizations, ancient Greek & Roman civilization Geography Spatial sense, terms, features Math Numbers, number sense, fractions, money, computation, measurement, geometry Animals, plants, air, water, in the earth, seasons, light, heat, sound, forces, electricity, magnetism Science Art Music Latin Philosophy Elements of art, landscapes, abstract Elements of music, listening, understanding and songs Book(s) Story of the World, Vol. 1 by Bauer Story of the World Activity Book Literature Related to History: Book of Greek Myths by D'Aulaires The Gift of Athena (Virtue - Prudence) Daedalus and Icarus (Virtue - Prudence) Oedipus and the Sphinx (Virtue - Prudence) Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of Illiad by Sutcliffe Odysseus Jason and the Golden Fleece (Virtue - Courage) In Search of Homeland: The Story of Aeneid by Lively Julius Caesar by Shakespeare Related Biographies/Stories for Virtue of Courage: Perseus and Medusa, Horatius at the Bridge, Alexander the Great Related Biographies for Virtue of Prudence: Greek philosophers Biographies/Events Related to Virtue of Justice: Greeks "good citizen" Maps, Globes, Graphs Level B Our America, History/Geography Reader, Grade 2 Saxon Math - Grade 2 (book & manipulatives) Literature Related to Math: The Librarian Who Measured the Earth by Lasky Singapore Science 2A & 2B The Magic Schoolbus inside the Human Body The Magic Schoolbus and the Electric Field Trip The Magic Schoolbus at the Waterworks Artistic Pursuits Book 1 by Ellis Music Puzzlers Student Book Classical music CD for kids Additional resources TBD Sing School Latin English from the Roots Up (Text & flashcards) Philosophy for Children Elfie (student book and teacher manual) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Third Grade Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Content Reading comprehension, writing, spelling, grammar, usage, vocabulary Language Arts Literature Listening, speaking, reading, poetry, fiction American History The Earliest Americans, Early Exploration of North America, the Thirteen colonies Book(s) Shurley Grammar 3 (book, workbook, flashcards & booklet) Zaner Bloser Handwriting 3 and Zaner Bloser Spelling 3 Writing with Ease Level 3 by Bauer How to Report on Books (Grades 3-4) by Norris for teacher Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss Log of the Cowboy by Andy Adams Flower Fables by Louisa May Alcott The Princess and the Curdie by George MacDonald The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgeson Burnett Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Hilaire Bellow’s Cautionary Verses by Hilaire Belloc The Lost World by Sir Arthur Doyle William Tell The People Who Could Fly by Dillon and Dillon The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Sarah, Plain and Tall by MacLachlan The Valiant Red Rooster by Kimmel (Virtue - Justice) The Last Alchemist by Thompson (Virtue - Prudence) A History of US: Book One by Joy Hakim A History of US: Book Two by Joy Hakim Literature Related to History: John Henry: An American Legend A Picture Book of Sitting Bull by David Adler Benjamin Franklin and Columbus by D'Aulaire Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen Pocahontas by Edgar Parin D'Aulaire (Virtue - Courage) Heetunka's Harvest: A Tale of the Plains Indians (Virtue - Justice) The Arrow Over the Door by Bruchac (Virtue - Prudence) Related Biographies for Virtue of Courage: Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, Coronado, Cartier, Champlain and Henry Hudson *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Third Grade (continued) Subject World History Content Fall of Rome, Britain, Christianity, Islam, Chinese Dynasties, Vikings, England, Crusades, Medieval period Geography Math Spatial sense, terms, features, rivers Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry Material changes, states of matter, air, water, forces, light, heat, electricity, sound, rocks, solar system, human body, food, animals, plants, habitat, weather Elements (art, space, design) and art related to historical periods Elements of music, listening, understanding and songs Science Art Music Latin Philosophy Book(s) Story of the World, Vol. 2 by Bauer Story of the World Activity Book Literature Related to History: The Arabian Nights edited by Andrew Lang D'Aulaires Book of Norse Myths Harald the Ruthless: The Saga of the Last Viking Warrior, Andrea Hopkins Leif the Lucky by Ingri Daulaire (Virtue - Courage) Shibumi and the Kitemaker by Mayer (Virtue - Justice) Legend of the Persian Carpet by De Paolo The Waiting Day by Diller (Virtue - Prudence) Confucius: The Golden Rule by Freedman (Virtue - Prudence) Otto the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle Knight of the White Cross by G.A. Henty Maps, Globes, Graphs: Level C by STECK-VAUGHN Saxon Math Grade 3 Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe by Schneider (book and activity book) Singapore Science 3A & 3B Literature Related to Science: Galen and the Gateway to Medicine by Bendick Drawing with Children by Brookes Masters: Classical Music Libraries 1 Stories of Great Composers (Book and CD) by Montgomery Latin for Children - Primer A Kio and Gus - Philosophy for Children (student book & teacher manual) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Fourth Grade Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Content Writing, spelling, grammar, usage, vocabulary Language Arts Literature Poetry, fiction, speeches American History American Revolution, Constitution, Early Presidents, Reformers, Symbols Book(s) Shurley Grammar 4 (Manual, Student Workbook, CD & Booklet) Spencerian Penmanship (book and booklets) by Spencer Spelling Connections 4 and Handwriting 4 by Zaner Bloser Writing with Ease Level 4 by Bauer How to Report on Books (Grades 3-4) by Norris for teacher The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Robin Hood by Howard Pyle Call of the Wild by Jack London Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne Kidnapped! by Robert Louis Stevenson Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (Virtue - Temperance) Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs Tale of the Western Plains by G.A. Henty Captain's Courageous by Rudyard Kipling King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Howard Pyle Romeo and Juliet Pollyanna Rip Van Winkle Robin Hood (Virtue - Justice) The Magic Brocade (Virtue - Temperance) The Enchanted Forest by Sanderson (Virtue - Temperance) Reynard the Fox by Vaes (Virtue - Prudence) King Solomon and His Magic Ring (Virtue - Prudence) A History of US, Book Three by Hakim A History of US, Book Four by Hakim Literature Related to History: We the People: The Story of Our Constitution by Cheney Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Fritz (Virtue - Justice) Washington at Valley Forge by Freedman (Virtue - Courage) Dangerous Crossing (John Adams) (Virtue - Courage) Related Biography for Virtue Courage & Justice: Thomas Jefferson & George Washington *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Fourth Grade (continued) Subject World History Content Crusades, Mongols, Russian & Ottoman Empires, Spain, Renaissance, Reformation, Americas Geography Spatial sense, terms, features, mountains Math Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry Science Our body systems, healthy diet, cells, vertebrates, classifying plants, life cycles, the environment, weather, mixing materials, states of matter, air, water, energy, light, heat, electric, sound, the earth, solar system Art related to historical periods, elements of art Listening and understanding, composers and their music Art Music Latin Philosophy Book(s) Story of the World, Part 2 by Bauer Literature Related to History: In Freedom's Cause by G.A. Henty (Virtue - Courage) Related Biographies for Virtue Courage: Joan of Arc, Martin Luther Maps, Globes, Graphs: An Interactive Program, Level D by Billings Success with Maps, Level D by Johansen This Is My Country by Armento Saxon Math Grade 4 Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe by Schneider (book and activity book) Literature Related to Math: Sir Cumference book series by Neushwander Singapore Science 4A 4B Biography Related to Virtue Justice: Charles Drew Drawing with Children by Brookes Meet the Great Composers: Book 1 and CD, Maurice Hinson Complete Classical Music Library: The Baroque, Vol. 1 Latin for Children - Primer B Kio and Gus - Philosophy for Children (book & teacher manual) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Fifth Grade Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Content Writing, spelling, grammar, usage, vocabulary Language Arts Literature Poetry, fiction, drama American History Westward expansion, Civil War, Native Americans Book(s) Shurley Grammar 5 (Manual, Workbook, CD, booklet) Spelling Connections 5 and Handwriting 5 by Zaner Bloser Writing with Skill by Bauer How to Report on Books (Grades 5-6) for Teacher The Hobbit by Tolkien Don Quixote Tales of Sherlock Holmes Hans Brinker by Dogdes 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Verne Poems for Children by Kate Main Travelled Roads by Garland Where the Red Fern Grows by Rawls Casey at Bat by Thayer (Virtue - Temperance) Thank You, Jackie Robinson by Cohen The House of Wisdom by Heide & Gilliland Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (Virtue - Prudence) Hope for Flowers by Paulus (Virtue - Prudence) Tarzan of the Apes or Jungle Tales of Tarzan Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Falkoff Midsummer Night's Dream From the Earth to the Moon by Verne The Bobbin Girl by McCully (Virtue - Justice) Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Virtue - Courage & Justice) A History of US, Books 5 & 6 by Hakim Literature Related to History: Wells Brothers: They Young Cattle Kings or Campfire Stories by Adams Sojourner Truth "Ain't I A Woman" (Virtue - Justice) You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton? (Virtue - Justice) Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Virtue - Courage) Battle Hymn of the Republic by Howe (Virtue - Courage) Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad by Martin (Virtue - Courage) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Fifth Grade (continued) Subject American History (continued) Content World History Spanish & Roman empires, Protestant rebellion, King James, Japan, Middle East, Far East, 30 Years War, England, plague, Prussia, Russia, Imperial East, French Revolution, Catherine the Great, South American freedom, Mexico US Geography, World Geography, lakes Numbers, Ratios, Percent, Fractions, Decimals, Computation, Measurement, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, PreAlgebra Geography Math Science Art Music Latin Philosophy Bodily systems, disease, cells, invertebrates, plant life, ecosystems, pollution, weather, physical & chemical changes, air/water, energy, gravity, electric circuits, light/heat, sound, earth and solar system elements of art, color, composition & the masters Listening and understanding, composers and their music Book(s) Biographies Related to Virtue of Justice: William Lloyd Garrison, Elizabeth Lady Stanton, Ida B. Wells, Booker T. Washington, Susan B. Anthony Biographies Related to Virtue of Courage: Lewis & Clark, Jedidiah Smith, Pioneers of Sante Fe & Oregon trails, Alamo Story of the World, Part 3 by Bauer Literature Related to History: In the Reign of Terror by G.A. Henty Biographies/Events Related to Virtue of Justice: French Revolution Biographies Related to Virtue of Courage: Queen Elizabeth I Maps, Globes, Graphs, Level E by Billing Saxon Math Grade 5 Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe by Schneider (book and activity book) Literature Related to Math: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Latham Galileo and the Magic Numbers by Rosen Singapore Science 5A & 5B Literature Related to Science: Marie Curie : Brave Scientist (Easy Biographies) by Keith Brandt Elements of Art and Composition by Brenda Ellis Meet the Great Composers: Book 2 and CD, Maurice Hinson Complete Classical Music Library: The Symphonies, Vol. 1 Latin for Children Primer C Harry Stottlemier's Discovery (student & teacher book) *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Sixth Grade Subject Language Arts Reading/Writing Content Writing, spelling, grammar, usage, vocabulary Language Arts Literature Poetry, fiction, drama American History Immigration, Industrialization, Urbanization, Reform World History The Modern Age (from the Victorian Empire to the fall of the USSR) Geography Spatial sense, deserts Book(s) Shurley Grammar 6 (Manual, Workbook, CD, booklet) Spelling Connections 6 and Handwriting 6 by Zaner Bloser Writing with Skill by Bauer How to Report on Books (Grades 5-6) for Teacher The Lord of the Ring by Tolkien A Christmas Carol by Dickens The Dragon and the Raven by G.A. Henty Mysterious Island by Verne Animal Farm by Orwell Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Irving Main Travelled Roads by Hamlin Garland Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Age of the Fable by Bullfinch If by Rudyard Kipling (Virtue - Temperance) Apollo and Daphne (Virtue - Temperance) The Illiad and the Odyssey by Homer (Virtue - Courage) The Aenied of Virgil (Virtue - Courage) Turandot by Mariana Mayer (Virtue - Prudence) Through the Mickle Woods by Valiska (Virtue - Prudence) Plato. Trial of Socrates (Virtues - Courage & Justice) A History of US, Books 7 & 8 by Hakim Biographies/Events Related to Virtue of Justice: Samuel Gompers, labor conditions, Eugene Debs Story of the World, Part 4 by Bauer Literature Related to History: In Flanders Fields by Linda Granfield Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Biography Related to Virtue of Justice: Ghandi Maps, Globes, Graphs: An Interactive Program, Level F by Billings Discovering the World of Geography, Grades 6-7 by Shireman *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty. Curriculum.DOCX Sixth Grade (continued) Subject Math Science Art Music Latin Philosophy Content Numbers, Ratios, Percent, Proportion, Computation, Measurement, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, PreAlgebra Bodily systems, cell growth, plants, reproduction, heredity, environment, changes in materials, forces, simple machines, energy, the earth, natural disasters, sun & stars elements of art, color, and composition using the great masters Listening and understanding, composers and their music Book(s) Saxon Math Grade 6 Beginners Guide to Constructing the Universe by Schneider (book and activity book) Agnesi to Zeno: Over 100 Vignettes from the History of Math Singapore Science 6A & 6B Science Literature Related to Science: Archimedes and the Door of Science by Bendick Elements of Art and Composition by Brenda Ellis Art in Focus text by McGraw Hill (art history) Let's Meet Famous Composers, Harriet Kinghorn Wheelock's Latin (6th Ed) Harry Stottlemier's Discovery (student & teacher book) Philosophy for Kids by David White *The curriculum is subject to further revision by our headmaster and faculty.