Upper Elementary
In Upper Elementary, we continue to build on the academic and linguistic foundations that we’ve built in Pre-K, Kinder, and Lower Elementary. Using Chinese, students explore more advanced work in Math, Chinese Language Arts, and Science. In Upper Elementary, English language instruction comprises between 30-50% of the curriculum, including English Language Arts, Social Studies, and SEL. As in our earlier grades, students’ work emphasizes individualized and independent learning, group projects and collaboration, project-based learning, and presentation.
Sample Upper Elementary Schedule
| 8:05 – 8:15 | Drop Off |
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Morning Seatwork |
| 8:30 – 8:45 | Morning Circle |
| 8:45 – 11:50 | Learning Center: Chinese Language Arts, Math, English (and morning snack) |
| 11:50 – 12:20 | Lunch |
| 12:20 – 1:00 | Outdoor Recess |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Special Topics: Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Computer Lab, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Health |
| 1:45 – 3:05 | Afternoon Work Time: Guided Reading, Writing Workshop, Science/STEM, Social Studies, English |
| 3:05 – 3:15 | Wrap Up |
| 3:15 – 5:30 | After School Program |
