English Language Arts (ELA):
Our Elementary English language arts program is grounded in the Common Core State Standards, an American-based set of standards that ensure students learn the literacy skills, concepts, and key understandings needed for success in university and their careers.
In grades 1-5, students learn to read, write, speak, and actively listen by focusing on phonics, building vocabulary, word fluency, and spelling. As students get older, they engage with increasingly complex texts and academic vocabulary, learn to write, speak, and present by using evidence from text, and focus on building knowledge and appreciation for other cultures through reading.
The English language arts curriculum resource we use is Wonders. By exposing students to a variety of different genres, Wonders is designed to foster a love of reading in all children. Through exploration of texts and daily development of their skills as readers, writers, speakers, and active listeners, students experience the power of literacy. Our focus on teaching the whole child – and every child – prepares students to be lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
Math:
Our Elementary math program is also grounded in the Common Core State Standards, which ensures that students learn a comprehensive range of math skills and concepts, including:
- Developing Number Sense
- Operations and Algebraic Thinking
- Measurement and Data
- Geometry
The math curriculum resource we use is enVision. Envision gives teachers and students the tools to balance inquiry-focused and teacher-guided instruction, with a focus on making sense of math and problem-solving.
Science:
Our Elementary science program is based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Our primary goals are to raise interest and develop a basic understanding of the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains:
- Physical Science
- Life Science
- Earth and Space Science
Emphasis is placed on developing scientific skills and practices such as asking questions and defining problems, planning and carrying out investigations, supporting arguments with observation and evidence, and evaluating and communicating information.
The science curriculum resource we use is Elevate Science. Elevate Science sparks students’ curiosity through fascinating real-world phenomena. Students investigate, problem-solve, argue, and discuss scientific phenomena to make sense of the world from their perspective.
Physical Education:
Physical education significantly contributes to students’ well-being; therefore, it is an instructional priority for Sunrise Language School. Our physical education instruction contributes to good health, develops fundamental growth and fine motor skills, improves students’ self-confidence, facilitates social integration, and provides opportunities for increasing levels of physical fitness that are associated with high academic achievement. Additionally, an emphasis on pre-sporting activities is promoted during our physical education classes.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT):
Right Click is a comprehensive computer science curriculum designed to equip students with essential digital literacy, coding, and problem-solving skills. It covers a wide range of topics, including basic computer operations, internet safety, programming, and multimedia applications.
The curriculum follows a hands-on, interactive approach, engaging students through practical exercises, projects, and real-world applications. With a focus on critical thinking and creativity, Right Click helps students develop the technological skills needed for academic success and future careers in the digital age.
French:
Sac à Dos is a French language learning program designed for young students, focusing on an interactive and immersive approach. This curriculum develops language skills through engaging stories, fun activities, songs, and games. It encourages students to learn French in a progressive and natural way, integrating speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
With a teaching approach centered on communication and cultural exploration, Sac à Dos helps students build a strong vocabulary and master essential grammar structures. Its engaging methods foster confidence and fluency, making learning French both enjoyable and motivating.
Art:
Art and design embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. We aim to provide a high-quality art and design education that will engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As students progress, they will be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design.
