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SPECIALS
CLASSES CURRICULUMS
All Specials Classes are taught by specialized instructors.
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ART
The art program at El Dorado Private School
is progressive, building on techniques and concepts with the
Elements and Principles of Design as the back bone of the
curriculum. By incorporating Art History with a variety of
mediums such as watercolor and acrylic paint, sculpture,
printing, drawing and weaving, it can be demonstrated how these
elements and principles are utilized in defining the world of
art. The curriculum not only focuses on art production and
history, but also on Art Criticism and Aesthetics, establishing
through exciting and fun ways, a strong foundation in the Arts.
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COMPUTERS
Our computer
program finds the younger students concentrating on
basic computer knowledge, computer feature manipulation and
exploration. Word processing skills, Excel, Power Point,
research techniques and internet safety are all integrated into
the curriculum for the older students. The computer
classes are designed to integrate what children are learning in
their primary classrooms with technology by all teachers working
together to achieve a successful melding of curriculums.
Computer projects and activities usually tie in with what
students are studying in their primary classrooms.
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MUSIC
Our music program focuses on singing correct pitches and correct rhythms
in the younger grades. A musical production is also
performed with all of the ancillary
learning that accompanies such an endeavor. Our third
through fifth grade students are introduced to reading music and
the study of instrumental music. These students learn to
the play the recorder and then progress to playing the flute. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students begin
learning the principles of vocal production and spend much of
their music time singing and developing vocal independence.
Other areas of study include composers, instruments of the
orchestra, and the American musical.
Auxiliary rhythm
instruments are incorporated into all levels of music study.
All students are involved in performances which demonstrate
their skill level.
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SPANISH
The Spanish curriculum
at El Dorado includes vocabulary and grammar, practical
conversational skills, literature, customs and traditions of our neighboring
country, Mexico, along with movies and games in Spanish. The overall goal of the program is to
motivate students while at the same time providing them with a
positive experience in a second language, which is so essential
in today’s society. After completing the Spanish program at El Dorado,
most of our students test into the AP Spanish classes at the
high school level.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Our
Physical Education curriculum promotes physical,
social, and emotional development. Students have
opportunities to learn life-lessons through a wide variety of
activities. Along with fundamental movements, emphasis is
also placed on self-confidence, teamwork, good sportsmanship,
and leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Basic movement
skills are taught in the lower grades, and then enriched in the
upper grades through a wide variety of games and sports.
Games are used to develop coordination, agility and fair play.
A wide range of team and individual sports are gradually
introduced into the curriculum, and activities are taught
according to overall needs and readiness of the grade level.
The Middle School students also have rock climbing, yoga and
fitness training as part of their curriculum. The Physical Education program is showcased in the spring with
our yearly Field Day activities.
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20624 N 76th Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85255
| Tel: (480) 502-6878
