ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Programs
6-9 program
In the Lower Elementary program, learning activities are thoughtfully designed to align with the child's sensitive periods, facilitating crucial cognitive growth in specific areas. In addition, during this stage children naturally become more inclined toward peer interactions. The Lower Elementary child demonstrates a genuine interest in valuing different perspectives, embracing and appreciating cultural diversity, and discussing moral values and justice.
Students work to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts throughout their time in the Lower Elementary environment. The students begin by learning and working with place value up to millions through the hierarchical material. Then using a series of hands-on manipulatives students discover and learn the four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). They also work to discover powers, factors, multiples, binomials, fractions, decimal fractions, money and measurements.
During their time in Lower Elementary, children further develop their mathematical minds through the study of geometry. Students begin by learning about lines and angles, the building blocks of all geometrical figures. They also develop a sensorial understanding of congruence, equivalence and similarity. Their study then evolves into polygons, learning and exploring various polygons, their relationships and nomenclature leading to a study of area and volume.
The study of language is divided into word study, grammar, syntax, writing, reading, verbal and literature. Word study includes compound words, suffixes, prefixes, antonyms, synonyms, homophones, homonyms and homographs. Through their grammar work, students learn the nine different parts of speech and their functions. Syntax includes sentence analysis work and learning about phrases, clauses and types of sentences. The students read and write different types of written expression including poetry, creative writing and informative writing. The students also learn to express their thoughts and ideas orally. In addition, students encounter variety of stories and poetry from a wide range of authors and poets of different cultures and backgrounds.
Students learn to read, write and speak the Greek language. Lessons include grammar work (the parts of speech and their functions), word study (words families, homonyms, antonyms, phrases and expressions), spelling, structure of sentences, paragraphs and texts. Furthermore, students work with different types of text on different topics in order to improve their vocabulary, comprehension and writing. Students also learn mythology, and local traditions and customs.
In order to understand history, students first begin by studying time and how it is measured using clocks, calendars and timelines. Concurrently with studying the scientific story of creation, students explore creation stories from different cultures around the world and throughout history. Students learn about many different groups of people from pre-history to modern cultures by examining the fundamental needs of humans both spiritual and material. Over the course of the years, the students will journey around the world learning the names of the countries and their capitals, its physical features, flora and fauna in addition the cultures represented in each geographical area.
The study of life science begins with the scientific story of creation through the timeline of life. The children learn about scientific classification and the different kingdoms of life. Our community explores the interdependence of all life and our role as humans in the ecosystem.
The first Montessori Great Lesson will introduce the students to the scientific story of the creation of the universe and the laws of the universe. This will begin our study of physics as the children perform a series of simple, safe science experiments to observe these laws in action using the scientific approach. These laws include heat, states of matter and how they change, precipitation and crystallisation, simple machines, Newton's laws of motion, magnetism and electricity, and the elements. The children also learn about the physical geography and the natural processes of the earth. They study plate tectonics and the landforms created, the rock cycle, the water cycle, and the work of air, wind and water.
Practical life is an important part of the Montessori curriculum. The children learn to care for their environment, themselves and their community. They learn to care for their physical environment including cleaning, gardening and sewing. They learn personal responsibility through time management, goal setting, growth mindset and self-evaluation. Students learn to care for their community through conflict resolution, role-modelling, and grace and courtesy.
9-12 program
Children in the Upper Elementary program begin to grow from the concrete into the abstract understanding of concepts. After receiving a strong foundation of basic skills and an exposure on various topics, students at this stage are ready to inquire more deeply into their academic studies. As their skills change so does their environment, participating in more activities outside of the school setting. In Upper Elementary, children’s cognitive abilities and mental processes become more efficient, accurate, and adaptable, enabling them to tackle diverse academic and social challenges with ease. Self-expression and peer discussions become a priority. Children put effort into developing appropriate language, thinking skills, and behaviors for different situations. Grace, courtesy, and social maturity, also gain importance during this stage.
Students work to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts throughout their time in the Upper Elementary environment. The students continue to work and practice in the abstract with number operations involving whole numbers and common fractions. When joining the Upper Elementary environment, the children begin a deeper study of the history of mathematics, especially, the history of measurement. Throughout the use of Montessori materials, the child sees the decimal system, which he or she has been using with whole numbers. The children then continue to deepen their studies by learning about exponential notation, negative numbers, cubing, and further work in proportions. The children continue to link maths to history: becoming familiar with the mathematicians through history and what each one’s particular contribution was to the development of our understanding of numbers. Squaring and cubing with large numbers reinforce the child’s understanding of how arithmetic can be demonstrated geometrically.
During their time in Upper Elementary, children will further develop their mathematical minds through the study of geometry. The child continues the study of areas, using the concepts presented with the Montessori materials. This study culminates with the formula of the area of a circle. Then the child builds on the understanding of equivalency to derive the formula for the area of various plane figures. The study of area prepares them for the introduction to volume. In their final year they will learn the theorem of Pythagoras, and Pythagoras’ life and times are investigated.
The study of language is divided into word study, grammar, syntax, writing, reading, oral and literature. The children will continue their technical studies, which will include, in-depth study of parts of speech, clausal analysis, punctuation and capitalisation. Expressive writing expands as the children explore various authors and poets. The children begin to see literature and poetry as expressions coming out of a particular culture at a particular time. The children continue their study with clausal analysis, active and passive voice of the verb and elliptical sentences. The major part of the language work is applied to reading various texts, factual and literary. Language arts is concluded by integrating technical skills into many forms of expression such as oral reports, extemporaneous talks, debates, poetry reading, reading to younger children, and written material of many types.
Αt this age children are already familiar with the basic structures of language and are expected to evolve and go deeper into language, such as understanding and analysing textual items, poetry and small text articles. Αt the same time, they will be able to use oral and written active and passive voice of the verb in all tenses, doing syntax analysis that helps them to develop stronger writing skills. In addition, they will enrich their vocabulary, using the etymology process, for example analysing the words, finding new words with a similar meaning, synonyms, opposites, compound words and further work on word study. Τhe main work for the child is to be able to communicate orally and in written form using the right grammatical and written structure.
The children integrate history and geography, seeing how the particular geographical and biological features affect the development of a civilisation. The children begin to construct timelines of his or her own, integrating the various skills necessary to execute such a project: collaboration, setting of a scale, selection of material, calligraphy and artwork. The children continue their studies by concentrating on civilisations such as the Middle Ages and Renaissance. In the final year, the emphasis in history and geography is on recent and current events. He or she makes a study of different political systems and investigates the structure and function of national and local governments. Finally, the child studies the steps in world unification, both economically and ideologically, through an investigation of world trade agreements and peace efforts.
The study of physical geography continues with changes in the earth’s crust, and the studies that flow from that: volcanoes, tectonic plates and geysers. Since it is these changes that produce a variety of rocks and minerals, this study intensifies. Many science experiments are carried out, often in the context of historical studies, so that the children relate the laboratory experiment to the scientist who first carried out the experiment, for example: Archimedes and experiments relating to buoyancy and water displacement. They further their study by deepening their understanding of physics, chemistry and astronomy.
The children get to study more detailed plant and animal classification. They begin to trace a living thing’s genealogy: organic, plant, tracheophyte, gymnosperm, pine and white pine. The children study the interrelationships within ecosystems, noting the contribution of each element to the balanced functioning of the whole system. The children continue to work on dissecting, using plants and animal specimens. In ecology, food chains and webs are studied, and charts and models are constructed.
The child who enters the Upper Elementary environment is developing a more settled personality, and enjoys caring for the environment, the materials, plants and animals. Research work will continue, using classroom resources, the school library as well as cultural and natural sites in the community. An overnight camping experience is part of the life of the Upper Elementary Class. These experiences give practice to social skills, planning the event, and follow-up activities.
6-9 program
In the Lower Elementary program, learning activities are thoughtfully designed to align with the child's sensitive periods, facilitating crucial cognitive growth in specific areas. In addition, during this stage children naturally become more inclined toward peer interactions. The Lower Elementary child demonstrates a genuine interest in valuing different perspectives, embracing and appreciating cultural diversity, and discussing moral values and justice.
Students work to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts throughout their time in the Lower Elementary environment. The students begin by learning and working with place value up to millions through the hierarchical material. Then using a series of hands-on manipulatives students discover and learn the four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). They also work to discover powers, factors, multiples, binomials, fractions, decimal fractions, money and measurements.
During their time in Lower Elementary, children further develop their mathematical minds through the study of geometry. Students begin by learning about lines and angles, the building blocks of all geometrical figures. They also develop a sensorial understanding of congruence, equivalence and similarity. Their study then evolves into polygons, learning and exploring various polygons, their relationships and nomenclature leading to a study of area and volume.
The study of language is divided into word study, grammar, syntax, writing, reading, verbal and literature. Word study includes compound words, suffixes, prefixes, antonyms, synonyms, homophones, homonyms and homographs. Through their grammar work, students learn the nine different parts of speech and their functions. Syntax includes sentence analysis work and learning about phrases, clauses and types of sentences. The students read and write different types of written expression including poetry, creative writing and informative writing. The students also learn to express their thoughts and ideas orally. In addition, students encounter variety of stories and poetry from a wide range of authors and poets of different cultures and backgrounds.
Students learn to read, write and speak the Greek language. Lessons include grammar work (the parts of speech and their functions), word study (words families, homonyms, antonyms, phrases and expressions), spelling, structure of sentences, paragraphs and texts. Furthermore, students work with different types of text on different topics in order to improve their vocabulary, comprehension and writing. Students also learn mythology, and local traditions and customs.
In order to understand history, students first begin by studying time and how it is measured using clocks, calendars and timelines. Concurrently with studying the scientific story of creation, students explore creation stories from different cultures around the world and throughout history. Students learn about many different groups of people from pre-history to modern cultures by examining the fundamental needs of humans both spiritual and material. Over the course of the years, the students will journey around the world learning the names of the countries and their capitals, its physical features, flora and fauna in addition the cultures represented in each geographical area.
The study of life science begins with the scientific story of creation through the timeline of life. The children learn about scientific classification and the different kingdoms of life. Our community explores the interdependence of all life and our role as humans in the ecosystem.
The first Montessori Great Lesson will introduce the students to the scientific story of the creation of the universe and the laws of the universe. This will begin our study of physics as the children perform a series of simple, safe science experiments to observe these laws in action using the scientific approach. These laws include heat, states of matter and how they change, precipitation and crystallisation, simple machines, Newton's laws of motion, magnetism and electricity, and the elements. The children also learn about the physical geography and the natural processes of the earth. They study plate tectonics and the landforms created, the rock cycle, the water cycle, and the work of air, wind and water.
Practical life is an important part of the Montessori curriculum. The children learn to care for their environment, themselves and their community. They learn to care for their physical environment including cleaning, gardening and sewing. They learn personal responsibility through time management, goal setting, growth mindset and self-evaluation. Students learn to care for their community through conflict resolution, role-modelling, and grace and courtesy.
9-12 program
Children in the Upper Elementary program begin to grow from the concrete into the abstract understanding of concepts. After receiving a strong foundation of basic skills and an exposure on various topics, students at this stage are ready to inquire more deeply into their academic studies. As their skills change so does their environment, participating in more activities outside of the school setting. In Upper Elementary, children’s cognitive abilities and mental processes become more efficient, accurate, and adaptable, enabling them to tackle diverse academic and social challenges with ease. Self-expression and peer discussions become a priority. Children put effort into developing appropriate language, thinking skills, and behaviors for different situations. Grace, courtesy, and social maturity, also gain importance during this stage.
Students work to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts throughout their time in the Upper Elementary environment. The students continue to work and practice in the abstract with number operations involving whole numbers and common fractions. When joining the Upper Elementary environment, the children begin a deeper study of the history of mathematics, especially, the history of measurement. Throughout the use of Montessori materials, the child sees the decimal system, which he or she has been using with whole numbers. The children then continue to deepen their studies by learning about exponential notation, negative numbers, cubing, and further work in proportions. The children continue to link maths to history: becoming familiar with the mathematicians through history and what each one’s particular contribution was to the development of our understanding of numbers. Squaring and cubing with large numbers reinforce the child’s understanding of how arithmetic can be demonstrated geometrically.
During their time in Upper Elementary, children will further develop their mathematical minds through the study of geometry. The child continues the study of areas, using the concepts presented with the Montessori materials. This study culminates with the formula of the area of a circle. Then the child builds on the understanding of equivalency to derive the formula for the area of various plane figures. The study of area prepares them for the introduction to volume. In their final year they will learn the theorem of Pythagoras, and Pythagoras’ life and times are investigated.
The study of language is divided into word study, grammar, syntax, writing, reading, oral and literature. The children will continue their technical studies, which will include, in-depth study of parts of speech, clausal analysis, punctuation and capitalisation. Expressive writing expands as the children explore various authors and poets. The children begin to see literature and poetry as expressions coming out of a particular culture at a particular time. The children continue their study with clausal analysis, active and passive voice of the verb and elliptical sentences. The major part of the language work is applied to reading various texts, factual and literary. Language arts is concluded by integrating technical skills into many forms of expression such as oral reports, extemporaneous talks, debates, poetry reading, reading to younger children, and written material of many types.
Αt this age children are already familiar with the basic structures of language and are expected to evolve and go deeper into language, such as understanding and analysing textual items, poetry and small text articles. Αt the same time, they will be able to use oral and written active and passive voice of the verb in all tenses, doing syntax analysis that helps them to develop stronger writing skills. In addition, they will enrich their vocabulary, using the etymology process, for example analysing the words, finding new words with a similar meaning, synonyms, opposites, compound words and further work on word study. Τhe main work for the child is to be able to communicate orally and in written form using the right grammatical and written structure.
The children integrate history and geography, seeing how the particular geographical and biological features affect the development of a civilisation. The children begin to construct timelines of his or her own, integrating the various skills necessary to execute such a project: collaboration, setting of a scale, selection of material, calligraphy and artwork. The children continue their studies by concentrating on civilisations such as the Middle Ages and Renaissance. In the final year, the emphasis in history and geography is on recent and current events. He or she makes a study of different political systems and investigates the structure and function of national and local governments. Finally, the child studies the steps in world unification, both economically and ideologically, through an investigation of world trade agreements and peace efforts.
The study of physical geography continues with changes in the earth’s crust, and the studies that flow from that: volcanoes, tectonic plates and geysers. Since it is these changes that produce a variety of rocks and minerals, this study intensifies. Many science experiments are carried out, often in the context of historical studies, so that the children relate the laboratory experiment to the scientist who first carried out the experiment, for example: Archimedes and experiments relating to buoyancy and water displacement. They further their study by deepening their understanding of physics, chemistry and astronomy.
The children get to study more detailed plant and animal classification. They begin to trace a living thing’s genealogy: organic, plant, tracheophyte, gymnosperm, pine and white pine. The children study the interrelationships within ecosystems, noting the contribution of each element to the balanced functioning of the whole system. The children continue to work on dissecting, using plants and animal specimens. In ecology, food chains and webs are studied, and charts and models are constructed.
The child who enters the Upper Elementary environment is developing a more settled personality, and enjoys caring for the environment, the materials, plants and animals. Research work will continue, using classroom resources, the school library as well as cultural and natural sites in the community. An overnight camping experience is part of the life of the Upper Elementary Class. These experiences give practice to social skills, planning the event, and follow-up activities.
