Problem solving, discovery learning, and creative movement are used as tools to help children develop a broad foundation of basic motor skills. These fundamental skills can later be refined to more specific sports, recreational and leisure activities, lifetime physical fitness, and work related activities. In the Physical Education program, the child is introduced to a variety of activities which promote group cooperation, individual success, and the development of self confidence. Children learn the concepts of how their bodies work and move and how this movement relates to activities as well as the development of health and physical fitness. Science uses a variety of materials to teach life, physical and earth sciences.
Units emphasize the process approach and the integration of math-related skills.
Social Studies teaches skills and develops attitudes that promote good citizenship. Students gain an understanding of their roles and responsibilities as members in their ever-expanding world including family, school, neighborhood, community, state, country, nation and world. The primary emphasis is on the enjoyment of learning to understand and speak a world language, as well as expanding student awareness of the many Hispanic cultures. Special Physical Education parallels the regular physical education program in its goals and objectives. A primary goal is to serve each student in the least restrictive environment in order to maximize the child's full potential.