Curriculum
Reading, Phonics, and Writing
All classrooms from grades K-5 use the HMH Reading Curriculum. For writing, we are using the Advancing Literacy/Teacher’s College writing units . This curriculum supports students in building strong reading and writing habits, and helps them develop a deeper understanding of their work and the work of others.
Dual Reading is Arriba La Lectura
Phonics K-2 is Fundations
Spanish Phonics K-1 is Estrellita
Math
All classrooms from grades K-5 use the enVisions math curriculum. This curriculum supports students in learning new mathematical concepts by using multiple strategies, hands-on learning, and differentiated instruction.
- We also supplement with Exemplars word problems and Context for Learning units.
Science
All classrooms from grades K-5 use the Amplify Science curriculum for guiding students through the process of scientific learning. Students are able to view videos, read books, and test scientific questions through hands-on experiments.
Social Studies
All classrooms from grades K-5 use the Passport to Social Studies program. This program provides students with an introduction to their community and the world around them. Students can use the provided workbooks to research grade appropriate topics and work in groups.
Behavior Expectations and Guidance
We use a positive and reflective approach to discipline. Our school follows the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) in grades PK-5. We also have think sheets aligned to the Respect Matrix.
What is PBIS?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidenced-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed
IReady
Iready in grades K-5 is used as a tracking and monitoring system. It is also a system that has additional instructional lessons and practice for students to advance their learning. Teachers use this program to form instructional groups and target skill areas that need additional support.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum
The Samford Harmony program provides PreK-5th grade teachers with everything they need to successfully social-emotional learning into the classroom, including training, lessons, activities, videos, stories, games, and songs.
Harmony provides educators with the tools to foster and support social connections among all students, and to promote the social, emotional, and cognitive skills students need to successfully negotiate peer interactions, develop positive peer relationships, and thrive in school. Harmony incorporates multiple methods to teach positive relationships and create an inclusive classroom environment. A multi-layered approach is necessary to build a mutually respectful learning community.
By combining these approaches, students not only gain interpersonal competencies, but they also have continual experiences that promote the development of positive attitudes and relationships, as well as a supportive classroom climate.
