Grades K-2
A solid foundation of learning creates lifelong learners. During the early primary years, Kindergarten through 2nd grade, Core Knowledge curriculum introduces a strong academic foundation and a sense of the larger world around them. Offering a content-rich and intentionally sequenced curriculum empowers all students, regardless of their background, to thrive by having access to the knowledge that supports reading comprehension, academic achievement, and civic participation.
Language Arts/Reading: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Poetry, Fiction, Sayings and Phrases
History and Geography: World Geography, Spatial Sense, Overview of the Seven Continents, American Geography, Native American Peoples; Past and Present, Early Exploration and Settlement, Presidents; Past and Present, Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Patterns and Classification, Numbers and Number Sense, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Plants and Plant Growth, Animals and Their Needs, Human Body (Five Senses), Introduction to Magnetism, Seasons and Weather, Taking Care of the Earth, Science Biographies
Religion: Word of Life curriculum, which follows Archdiocese of Denver standards
Art: Elements of Art: Color and Line, Types of Art: Sculpture and Architecture
Music: Elements of Music, Instruments of Music
Physical Education: Activities and instruction are designed to complement what is being taught across other subject areas.
Technology: Introduction to Vocabulary, Introduction to Graphics, Introduction to Mouse Skills, Introduction to Keyboarding, Introduction to the Internet, Introduction to Digital Citizenship, Introduction to Computer Etiquette, Introduction to WindowsLanguage Arts/Reading: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Poetry, Fiction, Sayings and Phrases
History and Geography: World Geography, Early World Civilizations, Modern Civilizations and Culture, Mexico, Early American People and Civilizations, Early American Exploration and Settlement, From Colonies to Independence, The American Revolution, Early Exploration of the American West, American Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Patterns and Classification, Numbers and Number Sense, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Living Things and Their Environments, Human Body (Body Systems), Matter, Properties of Matter, Measurement, Introduction to Electricity, Astronomy, The Earth, Science Biographies
Religion: Word of Life curriculum, which follows Archdiocese of Denver standards
Art: Elements of Art, Still Lifes, Portraits, Murals, Ancient Art, Architecture
Music: Elements of Music, Composers, and the Orchestra, Music Can Tell a Story
Physical Education: Activities and instruction are designed to complement what is being taught across other subject areas.
Technology: Vocabulary, Graphics, Mouse Skills, Keyboarding, the Internet, Digital Citizenship, Computer Etiquette, Introduction to Hardware, and WindowsLanguage Arts/Reading: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Poetry, Fiction, Sayings and Phrases
History and Geography: World Geography, Early Asian Civilizations, Modern Japanese Civilization, The Ancient Greek Civilization, American Government, The Constitution, The War of 1812, Westward Expansion, The Civil War, Immigration and Citizenship, Fighting for a Cause, Geography of the Americas, Symbols and Figures
Mathematics: Numbers and Number Sense, Fractions, Money, Computation, Measurement, Geometry
Science: Cycles in Nature, Seasonal Cycles, Life Cycles; Water Cycle, Insects, Human Body, Cells, Digestive and Excretory Systems, Magnetism, Simple Machines, Science Biographies
Religion: Word of Life curriculum, which follows Archdiocese of Denver standards
Art: Elements of Art, Sculpture, Landscapes, Abstract Art, Architecture
Music: Elements of Music, Instrument Families, Composers
Physical Education: Activities and instruction are designed to complement what is being taught across other subject areas.
Technology: Vocabulary, Graphics, Mouse Skills, Keyboarding, the Internet, Introduction to Excel, Digital Citizenship, Introduction to Word Processing, Computer Etiquette, Reviewing Hardware, and Windows