Art
Beginning in pre-kindergarten, students are introduced to materials/mediums and techniques that are progressively more complicated and challenging. Famous artists and art work are used through slides and photo copies as an introduction to various artistic styles. Areas of concentration include art appreciation; understanding and using basic drawing skills, positive and negative space, and perspective; painting and color theory are introduced. Students focus on developing an individual style, understanding and appreciating cultures through art.
Spanish
Listening, speaking and cultural awareness in order to be part as global citizens is necessary to build a strong foundation for the future study of Spanish. Our curriculum for K-8th grade is designed to meet or exceed the Colorado standards for foreign language education.
Our Spanish program was expanded in 2007 to include lessons for both of the preschool classes. Students are daily immersed in the language through songs, vocabulary, and activities for the early learner. Themes introduced are shapes, colors, family, animals, weather, numbers, religious terms for the holy family and prayer, and festive days of the year.
At the primary level students are using Muzzy the BBC Language Course for Children and ¡Viva el español! McGraw- Hill Education as text books to meet our curriculum guidelines. Our focus is on the development of listening and speaking skills, writing and reading skills will be introduced later. ¡Viva el español! Has the Total Physical Response Storytelling (TPRS) technique as part of each unit.
Through the use of conversational dialogue, basic vocabulary is developed. Reading and writing skills are incorporated. A strong foundation in basic Spanish grammar is established. In addition to the text and accompanying workbook, internet resources and audio/visual supplementary materials are used.
This course continues to build on the skills introduced in Level 1. An emphasis is placed on vocabulary building and the comprehensive study of language and grammar is presented. In addition to the text and accompanying workbook, internet resources and audio/visual supplementary materials are used. Students who successfully complete this course are well prepared to study second-year Spanish in high school and many students test into higher levels.