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Curriculums by Grade
Level
The following are breakdowns of class curriculums by grade
level, including class hours and the number of students per
each teacher.
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Early Bird Three
Year Old Class
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This new program is
designed for children who turn three between September
1st and December 31st and are potty-trained.
The Early Bird program
focuses on social, emotional, cognitive and physical
development. These skills are developed by the
students' exploration in various art, computer,
dramatic play, library, sensory and manipulative
centers. |
Class Hours: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Current ratio: 8 students to 1 teacher
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Preschool
There is nothing more important in the world than your child
and how he or she develops, learns, adapts and grows in our
ever-changing society. El Dorado Private School takes pride in
offering a wide variety of educational experiences and
learning opportunities that will enhance your child's life.
Our teachers are experienced, happy educators who place
emphasis on the many facets a preschooler's inquisitive mind
needs in these formative years. The Three Year Old curriculum
includes development of language skills through appropriate
expressions of feelings, opportunities for social interaction
and introduction to a wide variety of new concepts.
Your child will love El Dorado's creative and delightful
introduction to letter recognition through inventive movement
experiences, make-believe and puppetry.
Hands-on math awareness encourages your child to explore
spatial relationships, sensory experiences and an introduction
to number recognition and identifying, sorting and matching
colors and shapes. Daily activities are designed to foster
your child's positive self-awareness, social skills,
reasoning, coordination skills and creativity.
Half-day Three Year Olds (Morning) 9:00AM - 11:30PM
Half-day Three Year Olds (Afternoon) 12:30PM - 3:00PM
All-day Pre-Kindergarten 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Current ratios:
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Kindergarten
El Dorado's Kindergarten curriculum involves a comprehensive
program in Language & Literacy and Math, including
individualized reading, phonics, spelling, creative writing,
handwriting, numbers through 100, math concepts with addition
and subtraction, telling time, measuring, coin recognition and
value.
The curriculum features thematic units in which our students
are able to explore the areas of Science and Social Studies.
The students participate in hands-on activities utilizing art
projects, dramatic plays, cooking, science experiments and
community interaction. Basic Spanish and Computer awareness
skills are also included in the curriculum.
Learning is fun! El Dorado teaches a myriad of social skills
through physical education, music and rhythm band, creative
art and messy media! Our Kindergarten children are delighted
with this positive and creative environment. They love to
learn about our world and its many interesting subjects from
past to present.
Class Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Current ratio: 12 students to 1 teacher
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Primary Grades
(1st - 3rd Grade)
Our Primary Grades individualized, comprehensive program
offers a wide variety of studies and activities to prepare
your child for higher education, flexible learning experiences
have been designed to meet the changing needs of our
individual students. Specific areas of study include Language
& Literacy, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Spelling,
Math, Science & Computer Skills.
All of these programs are
taught using a wide variety of methodologies, such as thematic
units, multi-media, problem-solving strategies, pattern
detection, experimental concept exploration, real-time
practice of skills, group instruction and the use of current
computer technologies. El Dorado's degreed teachers are
dedicated to making learning a positive and self-motivating
experience for your child.
Through Social Studies, Music, Spanish and Art, our students
gain an understanding of a variety of cultures and customs
from around the world. Through Physical Education and Health,
your child will learn to develop body management and have a
good attitude toward physical fitness, develop positive
self-esteem and will identify various similarities and
differences among people of the world. Your child will also
participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program.
Class Hours: 8:30AM - 3:15PM
Current ratio: 12 students to 1 teacher
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Intermediate Grades (4th - 5th Grade)
Our Intermediate Grades individualized program has been
designed to provide a compelling hands-on environment with
projects through direct involvement and emphasis on decision
making. Language & Literacy, Reading, Writing, Grammar,
Spelling and Research Skills are developed through advanced
methods of teaching. Reading comprehension and critical
thinking skills are emphasized.
Our Mathematics instruction focuses on accelerated development
of skills which include fractions and decimals, writing
mathematical sentences to represent a situation, ratios and
proportions, geometric principles and proper usage of
protractors, calculators and compasses.
Our Science curriculum includes observation and use of
critical thinking skills. Social Studies include map and globe
skills, historical figures, understanding a variety of
cultures and individual rights within a democratic society.
United States and World History are also taught extensively
throughout the program. Computer skills are increased using
keyboarding, word processing, presentation, desktop publishing
and spreadsheet programs. Physical Education provides these
students the opportunity for a positive attitude and
development of body management skills. Foreign Language, Music
and Art Appreciation provide the Intermediate students with an
opportunity for enrichment activities.
Class Hours: 8:30AM - 3:15PM
Current ratio: 18 students to 1 teacher
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Middle School
(6th - 8th Grade)
Our Middle School program was developed to enable students to
participate in an even more accelerated curriculum and gain
admittance into the finest private high schools in the Valley.
It provides an excellent educational opportunity for early
adolescents to help them master academic skills, acquire
concepts and strive towards their personal best in a
close-knit family environment.
The teachers provide an environment which facilitates
cooperative and interactive learning, hands-on projects and
provides for varied assessment while actively integrating
technology in most aspects of the learning process, with each
student having an individual computer directly in the
classroom. The students are taught by their teachers to become
technologically adept, effective problem solvers,
communicators, researchers and self-motivated learners.
The instructional education program offered in the Middle
School classes includes: Art, Computers, English, Grammar,
Geography, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education,
Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and United States Government
and History. These classes are taught in a personalized
environment with an emphasis on personal teacher attention. A
comprehensive extracurricular sports program is included as an
after school activity.
Class Hours: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Current ratio: 12 students to 1 teacher
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