低年级课程
概述
幼稚园-三年级(K-5年级)
Children in grades 幼儿园 through IIIrd Form (5th Grade) at Rumsey Hall thrive in a small, 培养强调探究的环境, 在结构与自由的平衡下,相互联系与独立发展. 榜样比比皆是,学校的价值观是鲜活的. 低年级学生享受今天的奇迹,期待明天的希望. Teachers and instruction focus on students’ individual strengths and needs while presenting a strong base of knowledge and skills to build upon in the middle school years and beyond.
每一天, the 较低的学校 gathers together for Morning Meeting as p艺术 of the School's focus on citizenship, 社区生活技能和公共演讲. After Morning Meeting there are eight academic periods, Monday through Friday, from 8am – 3pm. 英语、阅读、数学、科学和社会研究由班主任教授. 音乐课, 艺术, 外语, 语言技能, 健康, physical education and library and information literacy vary the students’ schedules by requiring them to change classrooms with specialized teachers. 在农民大厅里,学生们以家庭的方式提供午餐.
课后,学生参加 下午充实计划 直到四点半. 活动包括日常的学术、运动和艺术选择,随季节而变化. IIIrd Form (5th Grade) students have the opportunity to p艺术icipate in the 上学校 Athletic Program, 其中包括许多与其他学校竞争的球队.
幼儿园
拉姆齐幼儿园的环境通过跨学科培养自我探索, 完美主义, 实践的方法. 它的课程以儿童为中心,以探究为基础, 而主要的学习单元则是从孩子们的兴趣和需要中产生的. All aspects of the curriculum are presented in a variety of ways that serve each child’s learning style. 数学概念是通过教具和实际应用来学习的. Literacy is introduced through a print-rich environment where students learn to form and identify letters and combine letter sounds to read and write words. 一年过半, students begin using Reader’s and Writer’s Notebooks to record their developing reading and writing skills. 艺术 and creative play are important p艺术s of the curriculum and provide many opportunities for each child to develop self-awareness, 自我表达和积极的自我形象. 幼儿园ers routinely enjoy studying and connecting with the natural world at Treasure Island, 低年级的户外教室.
预质数/质数(1-2年级)
语言艺术
学生们整节课都在学习阅读, 完美主义 lessons and small guided reading groups that focus on specific reading strategies. They also practice reading behaviors that allow them to become independent readers and writers. 语法, 标点符号, 写力学, 拼写, 拼读和书写是他们日常语言艺术教学的重要组成部分. 学生们通过威尔逊基金会和西顿拼写项目学习这些技能. Authorship is fostered in Writer’s Workshop where students find their voices while engaging in the process of writing.
数学
The goals of the Pre-Primes and Primes math curriculum are to establish a concrete understanding of numbers and to teach specific concepts, 技能和解决问题的策略. 学生将enVisionMATH课程与实践相结合, 跨学科问题解决活动. pre - prime和prime学习数学概念在现实生活中的应用, while teachers devise and individualize programs to respond to the strengths and needs of their students.
社会研究
In social studies, Pre-Primes investigate local farms and their connections with the community. They also study geography and mapping skills at a basic level and the community of Washington, 康涅狄格. Primes explore Native American and early colonial life with a focus on local history and culture. 除了, they conduct a geographical study of 康涅狄格 and finish the year researching the lives of children around the world.
科学
以周期为主题, pre - prime研究土壤和水循环, 食物链, 鸟类和昆虫. 质数度过一年 研究当地的生态系统,研究河流、树木、植物和动物. 作为年轻的科学家, Pre-Primes and Primes use their local environment and the Rumsey campus as their classroom laboratory.
一、二、三中(三至五年级)
语言艺术
在小学早期建立的基础上, 学生继续以全班和小组形式进行, 以指令. Independent reading and book clubs occur throughout the year to foster an enjoyment of reading. Books are selected by students and teachers according to the needs and interests of the class. During Writer’s Workshop, students confer with their teachers and peers to refine their craft. Writing conventions are integrated into Writer’s Workshop using the Sitton Spelling program. 在一至三年级继续进行键盘和草书书写的教学.
数学
使用enVisionMATH程序作为基础, students in Ist to IIIrd Forms develop and learn to apply a range of mathematical skills and strategies. Teachers present topics through a multi-sensory approach to accommodate different learning styles. 新的概念和解决问题的策略被引入到先验知识. 多年来,数学课程呈螺旋式上升, 为学生提供机会,磨练他们发展中的数字感, 概念理解和数学推理.
社会研究
在社会研究中,学生们对世界有了更好的了解, 培养见多识广的能力, 合理的决定. 使用当前和历史事件, 还有地理和文化研究, 学生们建立了过去和现在之间的联系. 他们反思对重要问题的看法,分析事件的因果关系. 作为一个紧密联系的社区的一部分, 学生们练习相关的社交技能,比如同理心, 冲动的管理, 解决冲突, 在日常工作中解决问题和合作.
科学
The science curriculum encourages students to learn first-hand through observation and investigation. 他们学习各种各样的题目, 比如地质学, 计算机科学与编码, 气象学, 能源, 太阳系, 海洋学与人体. 研究技能的介绍和磨练, 进行实验, 学生们在合作和分享想法的同时进行演讲. 通过基于正规博彩平台的方法, students develop many of the skills needed to find answers and synthesize new information in a 21st Century world.
课外学习课程
音乐
低年级音乐课程是一种身临其境的学习体验, 结合各种各样的方法和教学技巧. 运用奥尔夫·舒尔沃克的元素, Kodaly和其他方法, the program aims to generate an active understanding and practical application of music literacy, 欣赏与创造. 每周见面两到三次, all students begin their musical journey with movement and games; moving to percussion, 在他们取得更高的成绩时,禁止使用乐器和录音机. 有充足的表演机会,学生受益于全面的音乐课程.
外语
Twice a week 幼儿园 - Primes (Grade 2) students are introduced to the Spanish language and culture through games, 歌曲, 活动和故事. 作为拉姆齐探索项目的一部分, 一年级(三年级)学生学习西班牙语, 初中(四年级)学生学习法语, 三年级(五年级)学生学习拉丁语. 在这些长达一年的研究中, there is an emphasis on learning the language through oral presentation and written exercises. 学生在语言之间建立联系, 思想和文化差异, 鼓励全球意识.
艺术
低年级艺术课程创造了一个重视创造力的环境. Students are exposed to a wide variety of techniques and media in conjunction with 艺术 history through the use of thematic units. Through structured activities they are encouraged to feel ownership for their work while expressing their unique personal style. 每个学生都有一个速写本来进行头脑风暴和发展想法. 在美术室里,学生们知道任何想法或概念都是触手可及的.
物理教育/医疗
Rumsey’s physical education program works to develop motor skills on an individual and group level. 利用符合NASPE国家标准的SPARK体育教育计划, 该方案的重点是发展健康的生活方式, 通过锻炼和健康教育,提高运动知识和社会及个人技能. Students attend two to three physical education classes per week and one 健康 class every other week that focuses on basic 健康, 营养, 身体健康, 卫生, 安全与自我提升.
图书馆 & 信息素养(LIL)
图书馆 & 信息素养课程侧重于培养读者和问题解决者. 通过计划的活动,在定期安排的LIL课程, students enjoy stories and develop the skill needed to be effective and safe users of information allowing them to navigate an increasingly complex world. 全年,图书馆的项目鼓励人们终身热爱阅读.
下午充实计划(AEP)
低年级 下午充实计划 runs daily from 3:30pm to 4:30pm offering a wide variety of exciting 艺术istic, 体育和学术活动. 每一项, 在父母的指导下, students review and select activities that are organized by Rumsey Hall teachers and specialists from surrounding communities. 体育课程侧重于教授良好的体育精神、游戏规则和团队合作. 视觉和表演艺术的选择侧重于实验, 创造性表达, 技能发展. IIIrd Form (Grade 5) students also have the choice to try out for 上学校 athletic teams.
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