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ES Math
At SCCS we utilize Eureka Math
Eureka Math is a Common Core aligned curriculum which is a holistic Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 curriculum that carefully sequences mathematical progressions in expertly crafted modules that are designed with the aim of developing conceptual understanding and building number sense.
We are committed to applying Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices in our classrooms, that research indicates need to be consistent components of every mathematics lesson. They are as follows:
- Establish mathematics goals to focus learning
- Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving
- Use and connect mathematical representations
- Facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse
- Pose purposeful questions
- Build procedural fluency from conceptual understanding
- Support productive struggle in learning mathematics
- Elicit and use evidence of student thinking
We at SCCS make strides to connect math with literature, art, and other content areas as well as embed daily mathematical practices with real world applications.
We are constantly looking for opportunities to celebrate and get students excited about the study of mathematics. For example, we celebrate and host International Math Story-Telling Day, Pythagorean Theorem Day, Fibonacci Day, Palindrome Day, Pi Day and many more!
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Specialist
SCCS Elementary physical education
curriculum is based on building positive physical activity habits in which our students can improve their physical and mental health in a fun and secure way. The knowledge and skills our students acquire in the program that runs from Kinder to 5th grade will benefit them throughout their lives by helping them develop mental health and well-being, physical and health capacity, and commitment to lead healthy, active lives.
Sccs Elementary Technology uydepartment focuses on offering students the skills they need to acquire to be successful throughout their life journey. Here, the teacher guides them safely into the digital environment, assuring
ART
The SCCS Elementary Art department uses ART as an essential component for student education. Our program runs from kindergarten through fifth grade where our goal is to give our children the basic tools to develop their creativity and critical thinking. We want our child to discover ways of self expression using different tools, media and mediums. Sccs follows the Virginia Standards for curriculum development. Our Jaguar Elementary Art department participates in different events like:
- World Japan Art Contest IENOHIKARI-KOUBO ASSOSIATION
- Santa Cruz Tradition Contest
- Halloween program Brochure
- Christmas Art Program
- Father’s and Mother’s day program.
- EARTH DAY program
Spanish / Español
Sccs Elementary Spanish students learn to apply spelling rules through different activities and games aimed at the correct use of letters. In the reading area, they carry out reading comprehension activities and practice intonation by reading poems and stories aloud. They also read books of their own choosing and write descriptions and stories they make up.
Los estudiantes de español de Sccs Elementary aprenden a aplicar las reglas de ortografía a través de diferentes actividades y juegos dirigidos al uso correcto de las letras. En el área de lectura, realizan actividades de comprensión lectora y practican la entonación mediante la lectura de poemas e historias en voz alta. También leen libros de su propia elección y escriben descripciones e historias que inventan.
BAND
Elementary school band (5th grade) is a time for instrument introduction, exploration, music discovery and learning, and enjoying the performance of music! In 5th grade, all students are part of the band program as their music class. We learn the instrument care and maintenance, basic techniques, music literacy, and how to play together as an ensemble. 5th grade band is all about introducing the performance of music on instruments on a larger scale than in their previous music classes. The 5th grade band performs in December, March, and May!
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Social Studies Blurb
Overall For Each Grade
In lower elementary social studies is focused on family and community. As they advance in their grade level, it will widen to study Santa Cruz. In 2nd grade they are first introduced to government and economy.
In upper elementary, they focus on government, economy and geography, through the lens of Bolivia, South America and the World, with the USA as a particular focus.
The Social Studies curriculum is based on AERO Standards.
Teacher Designed and adapted yearly for current events.
The Social Studies program is very project based and investigative learning oriented. They explore moral quandaries and explore different political views.
- PK and K
Family, school, community helpers. - 1st
Santa Cruz, landforms, and community helpers - 2nd
Santa Cruz, community, economy, and government. - 3rd
Bolivia
Government, economy and geography - 4th
South America
Government, economy and geography - 5th
World and US
Government, economy and geography
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Science
Students at SCCS have access to an innovative, hands-on, lab-based science program
The program challenges students to critically think through the Scientific Method and experience science. Students collaborate in a laboratory setting to find answers and questions about the world around them. Units focus on the Physical, Earth and Life sciences utilizing Foss Science Kits from grades Kindergarten through Eighth. The program uses the progression model, meaning students revisit material from a higher understanding as they progress from simple to more complex. Teachers use a combination of daily informal and long term formal assessment to gauge student progress. We are accredited by the internationally recognized STEM Program.
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Reading and Writing K-5
The reading & writing units of study is a student centered program
The program challenges students to critically think through the Scientific Method and experience science. Students collaborate in a laboratory setting to find answers and questions about the world around them. Units focus on the Physical, Earth and Life sciences utilizing Foss Science Kits from grades Kindergarten through Eighth. The program uses the progression model, meaning students revisit material from a higher understanding as they progress from simple to more complex. Teachers use a combination of daily informal and long term formal assessment to gauge student progress. We are accredited by the internationally recognized STEM Program.
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PK Handwriting Without Tears
Mat Man, constructed from a few wooden pieces and a 'blue' mat, is our trusty new friend in PreK
The program challenges students to critically think through the Scientific Method and experience science. Students collaborate in a laboratory setting to find answers and questions about the world around them. Units focus on the Physical, Earth and Life sciences utilizing Foss Science Kits from grades Kindergarten through Eighth. The program uses the progression model, meaning students revisit material from a higher understanding as they progress from simple to more complex. Teachers use a combination of daily informal and long term formal assessment to gauge student progress. We are accredited by the internationally recognized STEM Program.
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Phonics Grade K -2
The Units of Studies in Phonics aligns with the Lucy Calkin’s Unit of Studies Readers and Writers Workshop to become our primary literacy program
This program is vertically aligned to allow teachers to use shared language as students progress through their learning life. Phonics provides multiple ways for learners to access knowledge which supports students learning English as a second language. This is accomplished by engaging students using classroom mascots, songs, chants, rhymes, hands-on activities, and games to create a joyous learning experience. Our ultimate goal of implementing a phonics curriculum is to support students as they become readers and writers.
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ES Technology
Kinder, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth
- KINDER –
This year at the beginning of the Pandemic, Kinder was doing the technology classes totally virtual. It means that students met the teacher via Zoom classes and returned their assignments via the Seesaw Application. Where parents could follow up with their kid’s work and have a direct way of communication with the teacher.
During the time with them, we concentrated on developing their computer skills and learning how to communicate and behave inside the virtual environment.
During this course as students were at home and using the devices available with them, they got to learn the uses of different devices. They became also familiar with the components of the device they were using.Students understood how to work on Zoom, Seesaw, and about important parts of Digital Citizenship. Meanwhile also having fun activities! - FIRST –
During this Pandemic situation, we are having our Technology classes totally Virtual. First-grade students meet the teacher via Zoom classes and turn in their assignments via the Seesaw Application. Where Parents can also monitor their development and communicate with the teacher directly when needed.
In the technology class, the teacher focus on developing their computer skills for this moment in time, learning how to communicate properly in the virtual environment.
During this course, as students are at home, they learn how to manage different types of devices and become familiar with the components of that device.
Students get to manage Zoom, Seesaw independently and important parts of Digital Citizenship through fun activities.
Coding Lessons were also implemented as requested by them on learning the Computer Language. - SECOND –
This year due to the actual situation Second grade is having their Technology classes totally Virtual. Students meet the teacher via Zoom classes and turn in their assignments via the Seesaw Application. Where Parents can also monitor their development and communicate with the teacher directly when needed.
In the technology class, the teacher focus on developing their computer skills for this moment in time, learning how to communicate properly in the virtual environment.
During this course, as students are at home, they learn how to manage different types of devices and become familiar with the components of that device.
Students get to manage Zoom, Seesaw independently and important parts of Digital Citizenship through fun activities.
Coding Lessons were also implemented as requested by them on learning the Computer Language. - THIRD –
Third grade this year is having their technology classes totally Virtual, due to the Pandemic situation. Students meet the teacher via Zoom classes and do their work via the Google Classroom Application. Where they get to do and turn in their assignments, work with colleagues and communicate directly with the teacher while offline. Plus see their grades. Parents as guardians can also monitor their development through Google Classroom.
In the Technology class, the teacher focus on developing their computer skills for this moment in time, learning how to communicate properly in the virtual environment.
During this course, as students are at home, they learn how to manage different types of devices and become familiar with the components of that device.
Students get to manage Zoom, Google Classroom independently and others google apps.
Important parts of Digital Citizenship are also included through fun activities.
Coding Lessons were also implemented as requested by them on learning the Computer Language. - FOURTH –
Due to the Pandemic Situation, Fourth grade this year is having their Technology classes totally Virtual. Students meet the teacher via Zoom classes and do their work via the Google Classroom Application. Here students get to do their work and turn in their assignments. Work with colleagues and communicate directly with the teacher while offline through Private comments. Plus see their grades. Parents as guardians can also monitor their development through Google Classroom.
In the technology class, the teacher focus on developing their computer skills for this moment in time, learning how to communicate properly in the virtual environment.
During this course, as students are at home, they learn how to manage different types of devices and become familiar with the components of that device.
Students get to manage Zoom, Google Classroom independently and others google apps.
Important parts of Digital Citizenship are also included through fun activities.
Coding Lessons were included as requested by them at the beginning of the year on learning the Computer Language. - FIFTH –
This year due to the actual situation, Fifth grade is having their technology classes totally Virtual. Students meet the teacher via Zoom classes and work via the Google Classroom Application. Where they get to do and turn in their assignments. Work with colleagues and communicate directly with the teacher while offline through Private comments. Plus see their grades. Parents as guardians can also monitor their development through Google Classroom.
In the technology class, the teacher focus on developing their computer skills for this moment in time, learning how to communicate properly in the virtual environment.
During this course, as students are at home, they learn how to manage different types of devices and become familiar with the components of that device.
Students get to manage Zoom, Google Classroom independently and others google apps.
Important parts of Digital Citizenship are also included through fun activities.
Coding Lessons were included as requested by them at the beginning of the year on learning the Computer Language.
