Language is an integral part of the entire curriculum. At the lower elementary level, the children learn to read and write with a variety of Montessori-based and other phonetic and whole-language materials. Once these skills are mastered, children will read quality literature, mythology and poetry at an individualized pace. Writing is incorporated into such areas as journals, creative writing and research in other curriculum areas. The study of specific points of spelling and grammar are treated separately.

The Montessori method of manipulation of concrete and symbolic materials that have built-in error controls develops sound arithmetic skills, and leads children from the concrete to the abstract. At the lower elementary level, children learn to perform the four math operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and memorize basic math facts. In the upper elementary level, children apply knowledge learned in lower elementary in working with fractions, decimals, squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots. Critical thinking skills are developed, and children may do work in algebra in the last year.

Geometry

At the lower elementary level, children work with two- and three-dimensional construction of geometric forms, and are introduced to geometric nomenclature. Upper elementary children learn the application of formulas to calculate area and volume of two and three-dimensional figures.  Drawing on previous work, children explore more advanced concepts and terminology of geometry.

The history curriculum follows the development of the universe, through to the development of life on earth, the development of humankind, early civilizations and recorded history, including US history and government. Geography, and the ways in which the physical nature and configurations of the earth have contributed to history, are integral parts of the curriculum.

Biology is structured to ensure children understand classification and can organize and relate the facts of biology. There is an emphasis on the ecological view of life, and a feeling of responsibility for the environment. Practical applications include participation in a variety of recycling programs, from can collection to composting. The physical science curriculum focuses on experimentation in the areas of chemistry, physics, astronomy and meteorology. In the later years, the curriculum focuses on the study of the human animal and its body systems.

Physical Education

Every class is provided with physical education. At the primary level, physical education focuses on body awareness, coordination, balance and developmental exercises. At the secondary level, the emphasis is on team games including soccer, basketball, kickball, etc. and individual games including tag, rope jumping and hopscotch, etc. Structured physical education with an instructor is also part of the curriculum.

Art and Music

Art materials are readily available to children, and are often coordinated with lessons in other areas. The children are enjoying the new art studio which opened in August, 2006.

Singing is a daily part of school, and activities involving literature, storytelling, creative dramatics, rhythm instruments and movement are frequent.