THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Nothing brings more joy than knowing our Primary School students
in senior kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grades feel safe, loved, and
at home on our SK-8 campus while continuing to learn about the
world. We focus on instilling confidence and a sense of belonging
in these early years at Sacred Heart.
The coed senior kindergarten lays the groundwork for the Schools’
co-institutional model, allowing boys and girls to get to know one
another. In 1st grade, children break into single-gender classrooms,
allowing teachers to tailor the learning in their classes to the needs
of each student.
Early learning cannot be rushed. We also know that children learn
in different ways. That’s why our lead teachers, teaching assistants,
enrichment coordinator, reading support specialists and special
area teachers are attuned to each child’s needs and abilities. Faculty
and staff work to know each child individually and to provide the
kind of daily encouragement that allows all children to flourish.
Kindness, respect and responsibility are qualities we actively seek
to cultivate in our students.
In SK-2, children explore a variety of topics through reading and
writing. They practice problem-solving strategies and work on
explaining their mathematical thinking. Students also develop
science skills as they question, observe and analyze phenomena
they experience in the natural world. French is introduced and
students continue building their Spanish vocabulary through games,
projects and role-playing. They express themselves creatively
through the visual and performing arts. Our inquiry-based approach
encourages curiosity, stimulates thinking, and helps to instill in
each child a sense of self-confidence.
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