K-5 Curriculum Detail
Language
Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.
Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day. The major concepts and activities include
- Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
- Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
- Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
- Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.
Offering Curriculum Well Beyond Other Private Elementary Schools in Cleveland, Ohio
WHERE BOYS BUILD CHARACTER AND DYNAMIC TEACHERS FOSTER A LOVE OF LEARNING
As one of the leading private elementary schools in Cleveland, Ohio, University School’s Lower and Middle Schools (kindergarten-grades 8) is a close-knit community of engaged students energized by teachers who provide exceptional instruction and attention.
At US, a student’s sense of integrity develops through the mentoring of caring and talented teachers, who live our mission by creating a setting where every boy “is known and loved.” True to our motto: “Responsibility. Loyalty. Consideration,” we speak consistently with students about honesty, fairness, and treating each other with kindness and respect.
Our dynamic faculty has a deep understanding of boys and their learning styles. They respond to the interests of the students and are creative and innovative in the classroom. Teachers are advisors, mentors, role models, and tireless supporters of the boys they teach.
In the Lower School, we unleash a boy’s imagination and love of learning with a theme-based curriculum while building the essential tools for academic success. Middle School boys begin to pose moral questions, build critical thinking skills, and learn persuasive writing and public speaking.
US offers endless opportunities for students to explore and develop their own interests and talents inside and outside of the classroom. A student may be on the soccer team while acting in the school play; he may be a swimmer as well as a cellist in the orchestra; he may play baseball and also sing in the choir.
Students come to better understand themselves as global citizens through real-world experiences in Cleveland and trips overseas. They develop leadership and public speaking skills serving as House captains and on the leadership council, tutoring younger boys, and participating in the Eighth Grade Speaking Contest.
Meet Our Faculty
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Michael KhouryDirector of Global Programs, Coordinator of Diversity, Education, Inclusion, and Belonging, Middle School French & Spanish Teacher216-321-8260 x8265 -
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