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

Parent Welcome Letter

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.

These goals are accomplished through:
Relationship-building lessons and activities that help students learn and practice key social and emotional competencies.
Everyday practices that provide students with ongoing, supported opportunities to interact with peers and participate in dialogue and decision-making about issues related to the classroom 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.