Level 3: Grades 5 and 6 "The Falcons"Students in the upper elementary years are in a transitional phase of development. They are defining themselves as individuals and realizing the rewards and responsibilities of being members of a group. Their language abilities expand dramatically and their physical transition to adolescence begins. Our Level 3 program supports the healthy development of these students by providing active learning opportunities and creating inclusive classrooms.
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Level 3 students have a one-hour math class every day in grade-level groups using the Eureka Math Squared program.
In 5th grade math, students build on the elementary foundations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to explore more complex topics such as decimal and fraction operations and multi-step problem solving. These skills are applied to real-world scenarios involving converting units of measure and working with data and graphs. In 6th grade, the focus shifts from mastery of operations to developing abstract reasoning, algebraic thinking and proportional understanding. This transition lays the groundwork for more advanced middle school math, including pre-algebra and geometry. |
We take a comprehensive view of physical activity (PA) at our school, planning our schedule and program with the goal of promoting the habits of regular physical activity in all students. Physical education classes, outdoor recess and Out & Abouts, which often include walking or activity, are all part of our physical activity program.
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