Grades 1–5

First grade introduces young learners to a wide range of core academic subjects. From science to social studies and math to reading, first grade scholars focus on skills such as:

• Spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Vocabulary and word analysis
• Reading comprehension
• Counting by 1's, 2's, 5's and 10's
• Demonstrating science skills and concepts
• Solving problems
• Learning effective communication skills

First Grade Curriculum Guide

Second grade scholars build upon the concepts learned in first grade to delve deeper into core subject areas. Students' second grade focus areas include:

• Reading grade-level materials independently
• Learning and writing new words
• Adding and subtracting one- and two-digit numbers
• Creating/interpreting tables, bar graphs and tally charts
• Honing problem solving skills; thinking before acting

Second Grade Curriculum Guide

Third grade introduces advanced skills and concepts to children, helping them become more critical and strategic thinkers. In third grade, scholars will learn many things, including:

• Using data to solve problems
• Measuring distances
• Telling time to the minute
• Comparing and contrasting themes, settings and plots
• Comprehending both fiction and non-fiction materials
• Effectively communicating knowledge and ideas to peers and teachers

Third Grade Curriculum Guide

Young leaders emerge in fourth grade as children become more resourceful, responsible and self-directed. Examples of skills and competencies learned in fourth grade include:

• Identifying problems and determining multiple solutions
• Using fractions, decimals, multiplication and division 
• Writing clearly and creatively using descriptive details
• Participating in collaborative conversations
• Using technology tools to communicate learning
• Understanding ways an informed citizen can take action to influence decisions

Fourth Grade Curriculum Guide

As students enter their final year of elementary school, they learn skills and concepts that set them up for success in middle school. Fifth grade focus areas include:

• Communicating effectively with peers and teachers
• Recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives
• Understanding the functions of the three branches of government
• Using data (including mean, median and range) to solve problems
• Reading grade-level materials with accuracy, expression and pacing
• Determining themes in literature; comparing and contrasting thematic elements
• Using print, digital and multimedia formats to communicate knowledge

Fifth Grade Curriculum Guide