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General Please use this link to learn more about the Core Knowledge philosophy http://www.coreknowledge.org/parents Parker Core Knowledge teaches all Grade Level Expectations and administers all standardized testing mandated by the state of Colorado. Elementary Highlights Math: Instruction is individualized for students by dividing them in three math levels by grade. All levels are advanced by one year, some moving faster and going deeper than others. The curriculum used is Saxon Math in K-5 and for the most advanced 5th grade class. This program is designed to be a particularly good fit for advanced learners. Language Arts /Reading: Open Court’s Imagine It! is used in K-6th grade for reading instruction. In addition, we cover novels, stories, poetry, myths, literary terms, dramas, speeches, sayings and phrases included in the Core Knowledge sequence. Language Arts / Writing: Writing is an area of special focus for all grade levels. All teachers are trained in Step Up to Writing and deliver consistent instruction in all grades. Science, History and Geography: These topics provide the “content backbone” of the school, making each grade unique and special for the students. High interest activities like a Renaissance Fair, Day at the Castle, Pioneer Day, Poetry Café, Science Fair, and building-wide science investigations make for exciting and fun-filled learning! Music and Art: Students learn Art history and appreciation. Our art room provides ample space for hands-on experiences in multiple media, including pottery wheels and ceramics. In Music students learn elements of music, musical history and traditions and to play various instruments. Foreign Language: Students take Spanish from 1st grade through 5th grade. At the 6th grade level they advance into high school level classes. See more about the Core Knowledge sequence at http://www.coreknowledge.org/about-the-curriculum Download an overview of PCK major curriculum topics K-8
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