A Phonics based Language Arts program is emphasized, and Saxon Mathematics is introduced. Purple and Blue Forums are grades 3-5. These forums highly stress the basic skills, but those students showing mastery begin independent learning and individualized projects. Students in grades 4-6 are grouped into Green Forum. Saxon Mathematics is continued, moving into the book series.
Individualized programs begin to take hold.
Great Books are introduced as a literature addition. A strong Science and Global Studies program is in place. Silver Forum is for grades 6-8. A very demanding core academic program forms the basis of the program. Great Books Literature based Language Arts, and high level Saxon Mathematics from solid 6th grade level to Algebra form the core.