Sacred Heart Schools Viewbook (2020-21) | Page 20

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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