Curriculum

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• Emphasizes interrelationship of the content of subjects presented
• Assures comprehension by unifying the language arts – reading, spelling, speaking, listening, composition, and paragraph analysis
• Awakens the mental image
• Develops rhythm in speech and reading
• Aims for independence and accomplishment in study
• Appreciates every individual
• Avoids pressure and rivalry
• Spares the student nervous strain and tension because competition is not a part of the learning experience
• Maintains a cheery, calm atmosphere in which the student develops powers of concentration and works in a relaxed manner

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Speech

• Excellence of diction and enunciation
• Clarity and fluency of expression
  

Vocabulary

• Development of a speaking vocabulary
• A vocabulary program for every grade
  

Reading

• Vocabulary development to assure an accurate, vivid mental image of words in context
• A phonic basis to provide essential tools for decoding words
• Rapidity of reading with rhythm and understanding
  

Comprehension Techniques

• Rhythmic grouping of words within sentences
• Emphasis upon key word of sentence to indicate understanding
• Classification of key word to express the main idea of the sentence
• Summarization of sentence, paragraph, and chapter
• Questions to ascertain literal understanding and to cultivate critical thinking ability
• Recall of material read
• Organization of material read
  

Spelling

• Phonic basis used in reading utilized in encoding or spelling
• Application of rules of grammar
• Dictation of paragraphs for beneficial exercise of spelling skills
  

Writing

• Printing
• Avoidance of confusion through clarity and unique sequence in presenting and developing printing skills
• Construction, not copying, of letters for achieving mastery and self-confidence
• Cursive writing, penmanship
  

Language

• Functional grammar that serves as a tool of comprehension
• Verbal and written communication of ideas
  

Composition

• Guided-to achieve mastery in logical presentation of ideas
• Free-to foster creativity in an artistic sense
  

Literature

• Prose
• Poetry
• Drama
• Games to enrich understanding and awareness of subjects studied
• Plays according to grade and maturity level
• Participation by all pupils
  

Mathematics

• Basic arithmetic
• Understanding language of numbers
• Fluency of expression
• Accuracy of thought
• Understanding concepts of our number system
• Practice of basic skills
• Practice in problem solving
• Contemporary mathematics
• Metric system of measurement
  

Geography

• The United States
• The world-studies of every continent
• Outlines for study of countries
  

History

• American history
• Background of western civilization
• Ancient times
• Modern history
• Biographies of outstanding persons
  

Science

• Science in rhyme as an introduction
• Learning to live as a study of individuals and their
• environment
• Elementary science as a basis for growth in knowledge of
• branches of science
• Practical experiments to enhance understanding and clarify
• concepts
• Observation of natural phenomena
  

Physical Education

• Development of the individual
• An individual as a member of a team
• Good sportsmanship
• Posture exercises
  

Spanish

• Basic vocabulary
• Fundamental grammar
• Spanish songs
• Spanish stories for dramatization
  

Music

• Fundamental of sight singing
• Variety of songs
• Major and minor keys
• Rhythm and phrasing
• Appreciation of beauty of music
  

Art

• Experience with different media
• Periods of instruction
• Periods of self-expression
• Appreciation of beauty of art