Building Strong Foundations

Our robust early childhood program gives every scholar a strong foundation in literacy and math while fostering a lifelong passion for learning. Based on DC Early Learning Standards, our expert team creates engaging learning experiences around themes like Transportation, Community Helpers, and Living Things.

Daily Learning Includes:

• Morning Meeting & Thematic Centers

• Math lessons (whole group and small group)

• Read Aloud & Phonics instruction

• Small Group Reading

• Art, dance, P.E. and soccer classes

Our teachers assess students throughout the year and provide tailored small group instruction to meet each scholar's unique needs.

Rigorous, Real-World Learning

We offer Common Core-aligned math instruction through the Eureka Math program, developing both conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency. Students apply their learning through real-world mathematical tasks because we believe our students deserve the best mathematics education possible.

Our Math Program Features:

• Balance of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application

• Problem-solving tasks that promote reasoning

• Mathematical discourse that builds analytical thinking

• Multiple opportunities for mathematical writing

• Personalized iReady online learning program

Every Student Experiences:

• Whole group Eureka math lessons with fluency practice

• Core lessons with mathematical writing tasks

• Small group instruction tailored to individual strengths and growth areas

Building Strong Communicators

Our rigorous, Common Core-aligned ELA program provides students with essential skills for academic and life success.

Students Develop:

• Solid foundational reading skills

• Rich vocabulary and world knowledge

• Close reading skills for complex texts

• Clear communication through speaking and writing

• Motivation to read challenging, lengthy texts

• The ability to write clearly and provide evidence to support claims 

Expeditionary Learning Approach As an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, we integrate deep science and social studies knowledge with reading and writing skills. Students create fiction stories, persuasive essays, and informative pieces while exploring diverse perspectives and cultures.

Engaging Module Topics:

• Weather Wonders (Kindergarten)

• Schools Around the World (2nd Grade)

• Adaptations and the Wide World of Frogs (3rd Grade)

• Stories of Human Rights (5th Grade)

• Working Conditions Then and Now (7th Grade)

• Refugee Experiences During US Intervention in Vietnam War (8th Grade)

Each module culminates in performance tasks where students share their work with peers.

Program Structure:

• Grades K-2: EL Language Arts lessons, EL Skills Phonics instruction, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Reading Small Groups 

• Grades 3-8: EL Language Arts lessons, Small Group Close Reading

• All Grades: Access to personalized iReady online learning

Developing Global Citizens

Our World History curriculum builds cultural competence, critical thinking, and global awareness while complementing our ELA program.

Four Pillars of Our Social Studies Program:

1. Cultural Awareness - Exposure to diverse cultures and traditions

2. Critical Thinking - Analysis of historical events and their consequences

3. Global Perspective - Understanding interconnected world events

4. Relevance - Context for understanding current events and global issues

Thinking Like Scientists

Through the Amplify Science curriculum, students engage in hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools. They learn to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers.

Well-Rounded Development

Students participate in Health, Physical Education, Spanish, Art, and Dance classes.