Imhotep Academy | Co-Ed, K-8 Private School in Atlanta

Young Learners Academy

Young Learners Curriculum

Our Young Learners Academy ignites a love of learning in young minds (grades 1-3) through a rich and engaging curriculum. Students develop strong literacy skills through guided reading, explore math with enVision Math, delve into a progressive science program, and bring the world to life in Social Studies with diverse viewpoints and informational text. Students explore a world of languages, unleash their creativity in the arts, embrace healthy habits through physical education, and discover the joy of music.

Students engage in a multi-level guided reading curriculum which allows them to develop as readers at their own pace. Teachers continuously assess students in small groups to foster individual fluency and proficiency. Activities in the areas of grammar, vocabulary development, and research are implemented to connect disciplines. Frequent writing opportunities allow teachers to continuously assess students’ writing and prescribe differentiated writing instruction.

Teachers use Singapore Math as a primary resource for mathematics. Mathematical practices promote student success in mathematics. Students are exposed daily to math concepts including problem solving, math
computation, reasoning, data analysis, measurement, and geometry. In addition, teachers use other resources to integrate technology and other disciplines.

The science curriculum provides a progressive program that covers a range of scientific topics and concepts. Students learn specific scientific concepts and progress through grade levels where concepts get more complex. Teachers provide instruction of scientific methods, procedures and processes supporting the students’ interests and enthusiasm.

Social studies encompasses a wide range of topics. Students engage in reading informational text. Reading levels gradually increase over the course of each grade level. Teachers use researched-based lesson plans with
scaffolding and differentiated instruction so that all students succeed. Students are required to write about what they read, conduct additional research, and consider many points of view.

Arts

Students are encouraged to express themselves through the arts. Students will increase creativity and self-confidence through art related activities. In addition to specific art instruction, the arts are integrated throughout disciplines.

Health/Physical Education

Promoting a healthy life-style is the goal of the health and physical education curriculum. Through health instruction and physical
education, students develop body control, rhythm, flexibility and balance. Students are introduced to team sports, exercise, safety, nutrition and hygiene.

Additional Curriculums

Foreign Language

Students in grades first through third explore basic vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing in Spanish.

General Music

First through fourth grade students participate in general music to learn basic skills in listening, counting rhythms, music terminology.

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