Science and Social Studies are hands-on and activity oriented. Third graders focus on more responsibility and independence in their daily work. In reading, students begin to develop more higher level thinking skills which are applied to a variety of reading material. Writing and editing skills expand in development and includes all writing forms, narrative, expository, and persuasive. Addition and subtraction fact mastery is expected as they apply them to more difficult problems.
Multiplication is introduced and problem solving skills continued.
Science and Social Studies are hands-on and activity oriented. These disciplines appropriately develop skills, awareness, and appreciation for the fine art areas. First grade students receive whole class enrichment activities. Third through eighth grade identified gifted students are given a differentiated curriculum on a pull-out basis. The Challenge program is for those students, grades 3-5, who do not qualify for the gifted program yet need additional challenges outside the regular classroom.