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Instruction in the arts is considered an integral part of developing each child’s creativity.
Curriculum
The cornerstone of a child’s experience, our curriculum, is focused on the development of the whole child. Our faculty and staff, all subject matter experts, are dedicated to interdisciplinary studies to create a program that honors tradition and fosters innovation. Visit one of our classrooms on any given day and you’ll see meaningful learning, experiences crafted in age and developmentally appropriate ways that energize students through wonder, inquiry, and challenge. See below for a deep dive into our curriculum:
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![Lower Divinity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597760706/stjohnseaglesorg/umtsfpsujw0tivsh95k4/Divinity2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597760706/stjohnseaglesorg/umtsfpsujw0tivsh95k4/Divinity2.png","width":512}])
The study of religion in Episcopal schools is an academic subject.
![Lower Foreign Language]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597760000/stjohnseaglesorg/vdbxpzdokrjsnoz4ym6u/ForeignLanguage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597760000/stjohnseaglesorg/vdbxpzdokrjsnoz4ym6u/ForeignLanguage.png","width":512}])
St. John's offers the study of Spanish for K(4)-Grade 4, and then students can choose Spanish or Latin for Grades 5-8.
![Lower Innovation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597760502/stjohnseaglesorg/yzdkorujw7rx6jtc691f/innovation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597760502/stjohnseaglesorg/yzdkorujw7rx6jtc691f/innovation.png","width":512}])
Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and digital citizenship are fostered through project-based learning.
![Lower Language Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597756816/stjohnseaglesorg/o5gjvduxnfhe86sg9rqa/EnglishE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597756816/stjohnseaglesorg/o5gjvduxnfhe86sg9rqa/EnglishE.png","width":512}])
The English curriculum encourages children to read, understand and respond to a wide variety of texts.
![Lower Math]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597758130/stjohnseaglesorg/uhflmgan81gu77a173vg/calculator.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597758130/stjohnseaglesorg/uhflmgan81gu77a173vg/calculator.png","width":512}])
The mathematics curriculum prioritizes a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and the mastery of facts.
![Lower Music]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1661179151/stjohnseaglesorg/he6dp4j0ydrzr9pfofob/musicicon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1661179151/stjohnseaglesorg/he6dp4j0ydrzr9pfofob/musicicon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1661179151/stjohnseaglesorg/he6dp4j0ydrzr9pfofob/musicicon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1661179151/stjohnseaglesorg/he6dp4j0ydrzr9pfofob/musicicon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1661179151/stjohnseaglesorg/he6dp4j0ydrzr9pfofob/musicicon.jpg","width":1536}])
Music is a foundational class for all Lower students, reinforced through singing in Chapel each morning.
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The curriculum focuses on personal fitness, development, and refinement of basic motor skills.
![Lower Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597757018/stjohnseaglesorg/lu6tfddp9lcsfcz525mo/Science.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597757018/stjohnseaglesorg/lu6tfddp9lcsfcz525mo/Science.png","width":512}])
Earth Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry form the core of the science curriculum.
![Lower Social Studies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597759781/stjohnseaglesorg/xzde2l3bnoszzdwcisd3/history.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597759781/stjohnseaglesorg/xzde2l3bnoszzdwcisd3/history.png","width":512}])
Students begin to understand social responsibility through examining relationships with and among their families, friends, teachers, and neighbors.
Instruction in the arts is considered an integral part of developing each child’s creativity.
The study of religion in Episcopal schools is an academic subject.
The English curriculum encourages children to read, understand and respond to a wide variety of texts.
St. John's offers the study of Latin or Spanish. Primary and Lower division students study Spanish, while Latin begins in Grade 5.
History is studied with an emphasis on argument and analysis of ideas and documents.
Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and digital citizenship are fostered through project-based learning.
The mathematics curriculum prioritizes a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and the mastery of facts.
Music is a foundational class for all students, and expanded upon in Middle with instruments.
The curriculum focuses on personal fitness, development, and refinement of basic motor skills.
Earth Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry form the core of the science curriculum.
Instruction in the arts is considered an integral part of developing each child’s creativity.
The study of religion in Episcopal schools is an academic subject.
St. John's offers the study of Spanish for K(4)-Grade 4, and then students can choose Spanish or Latin for Grades 5-8.
Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and digital citizenship are fostered through project-based learning.
The English curriculum encourages children to read, understand and respond to a wide variety of texts.
The mathematics curriculum prioritizes a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and the mastery of facts.
Music is a foundational class for all Primary students, reinforced through singing in Chapel each morning.
The curriculum focuses on personal fitness, development, and refinement of basic motor skills.
Earth Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry form the core of the science curriculum.
Students begin to understand social responsibility through examining relationships with and among their families, friends, teachers, and neighbors.