Phonics: The curriculum is Fundations combined with The Complete Reading Series and the Orton Gillingham approach which is a multisensory, structured, phonics technique.
Reading & Writing: Wit & Wisdom by Great Minds; this curriculum uses authentic texts to master reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills as well as grammar and vocabulary. There are 4 modules the Kindergarten students will learn about throughout the year:
Module 1 “My 5 Senses”
Module 2 “Once Upon a Farm”
Module 3 “America, Then & Now”
Module 4 “The Continents”
Math:
Science and Social Studies will be integrated with language arts through IB with a focus on inquiry to build basic understanding.
The following assessments will be given during your child’s kindergarten year:
GKIDS (Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills) – State checklist with ongoing assessment in all areas of Kindergarten development
Map Growth Assessment
Map Reading Fluency
Field Trips and Special Events:
Here is a sample of what we have done in the past:
