Language Arts

List of 3 items.

• A Focus on Foundational Literacy

  GRADES K-2
  
  Early reading centers on unlocking the alphabetic code while instilling a genuine love for books. Daily instruction features systematic phonics via Fundations and phonemic awareness training with Heggerty. Four times weekly, students join targeted phonics groups to practice with decodable texts. Through Readers Workshop, early readers build comprehension and independent habits using tailored titles alongside shared classics like Charlotte’s Web.

• Critical Analysis and Comprehension

  GRADES 3-6
  
  As students progress, instruction shifts seamlessly from "learning to read" to critically analyzing complex fiction and non-fiction. In small, data-informed reading groups, students advance from identifying main ideas and cause-and-effect relationships in 3rd grade to evaluating character motivation, tone, and author's craft by 6th grade. Continuous growth is tracked through tools like STAR Reading Assessments to ensure tailored support.

• Structured Writing and Communication

  GRADES K-6
  
  Writing evolves from creative personal expression to sophisticated composition. Primary students build early stamina through Writing Workshop mini-lessons while mastering sentence mechanics via The Writing Revolution (Hochman Method). Upper-grade students use writing as an analytical tool, crafting multi-paragraph essays, research reports, persuasive letters, and podcasts. Progress is measured through bi-annual writing benchmarks from kindergarten through 6th grade.