Upper Elementary
Hours 8am-2:30pm Grades 3-5
This classroom serves a mixed age group of Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students. This is a hybrid Montessori/ Traditional education style classroom.
Montessori considers the elementary time frame the second stage of development and a time of great stability. This program allows each student to work at his or her own pace without interruptions from bells or sudden changes of subject.
Students are taught mathematics, language arts, social studies, botany, zoology, science, geography, culture, world religions, history, Spanish, music and physical education.
Students continue to practice independence, individualized learning and freedom of choice while also receiving lessons to ensure they are meeting the North Carolina state standards for their grade level. This class also must complete annual standardized testing.
