CurriculumAfter School + Day CareSummer Program
 

The Curriculum for students in the Lower School (kindergarten through fifth grade) includes reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies with a homeroom teacher everyday. In addition, there are regular lessons with specialist teachers in science, French, art, music, computers, and physical education.

 

The Upper School Curriculum (grades six through eight) is departmentalized and students move from room to room for different subjects. Specialists teach English, history and social studies, mathematics, science, French, Latin, art studio, art history, music history, and physical education.

 

After-School Programs: a variety of extracurricular activities is offered to all students after school. These activities vary from semester to semester. Examples include art and ceramics studios, science, chorus, yoga and dance, chess club, sewing, weaving and fencing.

 

The Academy offers Summer Programs of academics and recreation. Morning academic classes focus on improving students' Math and English skills as well as helping students gain confidence and ease in these subject areas. In the afternoon, students can take recreational classes in drama, arts and crafts, ceramics, swimming, science, and take part in Friday fieldtrips.

 

Daycare Services are offered from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The Academy offers daycare from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during extended holiday breaks.

 

Enrichment
Classes are supplemented by field trips related to classroom studies. The school makes use of the Bay Area's extensive resources such as parks, public libraries, museums, the University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science, San Francisco Opera, A.C.T. and other specialized facilities.

 

Study Hall
Academic help is available daily after school. Study Hall provides a quiet environment in which students can work and receive support from teachers. Specialized help in science and mathematics is offered every day in the Science Room.

 

Lunch Program
Mondays through Thursdays the school partners with Revolution Foods to provide nutritious pre-purchased lunches that are delivered fresh daily. More information about Revolution Foods can be found at their website - www.revolutionfoods.com.

Fridays the school offers it's own lunch program featuring hot dogs, bagels, fresh fruit, vegetables and other delicious choices.

Milk is available for free at lunchtime for all students every day. Students may bring a snack to eat during morning recess.

 

 

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