Our goal is to instill in our students a global perspective, and the study of history and world cultures forms the cornerstone of that process. With this goal in mind, we teach history and world cultures from age three through graduation. Our youngest students work with specially designed maps and begin to learn the names of the world's continents and countries. Physical geography begins in the first grade with a study of the formation of the Earth, the emergence of the oceans and atmosphere, and the evolution of life. They learn about the world's rivers, lakes, deserts, mountain ranges and natural resources.
International studies continue through all grades.
The curriculum integrates art, music, dance, cooking, geography, literature and science. The children learn to prepare and enjoy dishes from all over the world. They learn the traditional folk songs and dances in music, and explore traditional folk crafts in art. In English, they read the traditional folk tales, and both research and prepare reports about the countries that we are focusing on that year. Our units culminate in marvelous international holidays and festivals that serve as the high points of every year.