Education Overview
An individualized curriculum
The Brighton School offers a rewarding customized, individually paced educational experience to its students. The curriculum is in place to allow each student to reach his/her potential and to have meaningful learning experiences.
Accelerated Program
The Brighton School also offers an accelerated educational program for gifted and talented students. In many school systems, special needs are addressed, but children with advanced skills are left behind. Our program allows children with exceptional skills to move ahead at their own pace regardless of their age.
Total growth and development of each student
While the curriculum places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, creativity, self-discipline and respect are also fostered through the small class setting and nurturing faculty. We are dedicated to promoting a child’s self esteem, self confidence and intellectual curiosity.
A strong emphasis on reading, phonics, mathematics and writing
The Brighton School utilizes the Accelerated Reader Program, Modern Curriculum Press mathematics, phonics and spelling. In addition, the school uses The Six Traits of Writing Program. There are four main classroom teachers: Pre- Kindergarten, Kindergarten/First Grade, Second/Third Grade, and Fourth/Fifth/Sixth Grade. The entire faculty of The Brighton School has had extensive preparation and experience teaching elementary children. Our specialty teachers include Spanish, physical education, art, music, science and computer science. Each experienced specialist is highly qualified and trained in his or her area of expertise.
Social and academic learning throughout the school day
Responsive Classroom and Open Circle approaches to education are both utilized to teach and learn in an environment that fosters safe, challenging and joyful classrooms. The Brighton School believes that academic learning happens best within a positive social context. The school values responsible community membership and will strive to balance the needs of the individual student with the needs of the class as a whole.
“A home away from home”
The small classes and emphasis placed on an individualized curriculum allow for a feeling of comfort and inclusiveness. We understand that elementary school is a crucial time to lay the foundation for future academic success. Our mission is to provide our students with a structured and intellectually stimulating environment where each child can feel secure and know that their accomplishments are valued.
Pre-Kindergarten
In our pre-Kindergarten class, students develop reading and math readiness with an emphasis on socialization and exploratory skills. The small class size provides a home-like setting that nurtures the children’s developing senses, while striving to meet their evolving abilities. Pre-kindergarten is a magical place full of imaginative play, singing, circle time, stories, games, and much more.
Pre-Kindergarten Studies
Language Arts
- Language development
- Uppercase/lowercase letters
- Phonemic awareness
- Handwriting
- Listening Skills
- Following directions
- Beginning reading
- Books and stories
- Dramatic play
- Letter of the week
Math
- Classification Shapes Patterning
- 1-1 Correspondence
- Ordering
- Numeration 0-5
- Numeration 6-10
- Time
- Measurement
- Money
- Recognizing larger numbers
Social Studies
- All About Me
- All About My World
- Holidays
- Friendship
- Calendar
- Nursery Rhymes
Science
- Weather
- Apples/Pumpkins
- Things That Grow
- Nutrition
- Planet Earth
- Animals
Spanish
- Greetings/Simple Songs
- Animals/Colors
- Numbers
- Games using target language
Art
- Exploration of varied art materials
- Mastery of fundamental skills
- Individual awareness of self as artist
- Integrated focused units of study
Music
- Singing/Learning songs
- Rhythm/Movement
- Role Playing
- Dance Activities
Physical Education
- Basic game skills
- Cardiovascular activities
- Rhythm & movement
- Throwing & catching
- Hopping & skipping
- Good sportsmanship
Computer
- Learn computer parts and safety
- Develop hand-eye coordination
- Computer rules and respect
Kindergarten Through Grade Two
The Brighton School’s early grades provide a loving, caring atmosphere with a curriculum that is both age-appropriate and individually challenging. A multidisciplinary approach to teaching science and social studies through thematic units enriches the students’ educational experiences and help them make meaningful connections between the different subject areas. A firm foundation of skill development, critical thinking and problem-solving strategies are taught in a creative and motivating environment. This positive learning environment encourages academic and social growth, supports individual learning styles and creates opportunities for experiential learning.
Kindergarten To Grade 2
Language Arts
- Language Development (K)
- Uppercase/lowercase letters (K)
- Oral Expression
- Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser)
- Phonics
- Spelling (1)
- Journal Writing
- Creative Stories
- Reading
– Leveled readers
– Decoding/fluency
– Comprehension
– Book projects
Math
- Sorting/shapes/patterns
- Graphing
- Place value
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Estimation
- Money/time
- Measurement
- Fractions
- Charts/graphs/grids
- Basic math facts
Social Studies
- Apples/All About Me
- Community Workers
- Polar Regions/Bears
- Thanksgiving/Native Americans
- Mapping skills/Nursery Rhymes
- Imp. Historical Figures/Holidays
- Wintering Animals/Earth Day
Science
- Human Body & 5 Senses
- Bats/Penguins
- Magnets/Transportation
- Butterflies/Planting
- Light & Color/Planet Earth
- Floating/Sinking
Spanish
- Greetings/Songs
- Numbers/Alphabet/Days
- Food/Body parts/Clothing
- Games using target language
Art
- Broad experiences with art mediums
- Continued experiences art styles/artists
- Dev. of adv. skills/shading/perspective
- Integrated focused units of study
Music
- Singing/learning songs
- Rhythm/Movement
- Role Playing
- Simple instruments
Physical Education
- Basic game skills
- Cardiovascular activities
- Rhythm & movement
- Throwing & catching
- Team games
- Good sportsmanship
Computer
- Learn computer parts and safety
- Develop drawing skills
- Develop typing skills
Grade Three Through Grade Six
These years form a bridge between the early elementary grades and middle school. The traditional, creative curriculum is especially designed to meet the needs of inquisitive students who are eager to learn. Each student is encouraged and inspired to learn at a pace that stretches beyond the easily attained. Skill development is emphasized to help students prepare for the academic independence that will be necessary in the upper grades. The main goal of this program is to help each student become a self-directed learner who can work productively whether alone or in a group of peers. This integrated curriculum engages the students’ interests, fosters an appreciation of the arts and sciences and nourishes their imagination.
Grade 3 Through Grade 6
Language Arts
- Spelling
- Volcabulary / Word study
- Grammar & Mechanics
- Writing (6 Traits of Writing)
- Creative stories
- Poetry
- School newspaper
- Reading
- Leveled Readers
- Literature circles
- Comprehension
- Finding inferences
- Book projects & reports
Math
- Speed / Accuracy of math facts
- Addition / Subtraction
- Multiplication / Division
- Fractions / Decimals
- Ration / Percent / Graphing
- Geometry / Exponents / Algebra
- Math in the real world
- Famous mathematicians
- Stock market unit
- Math related games
History & Social Studies
- Intro. to American Civilization
- Explorers / Colonial America
- Ancient History
- Egypt / Greece
- Revolutionary War / Civil War
- Current events
- Research reports
Science
- Nutrition / Weather
- Food Chemistry / Birds
- Ponds / Rivers / Lakes
- Flight / Inventors
- Human Body / Chemical Tests
- Simple Machines / Solar System
Spanish
- Advanced volcabulary
- Time / Money
- Create a board game to share
- Advanced skits involving dialogue
Art
- Broad experiences with art mediums
- Continued experiences art styles/artists
- Dev. of adv. skills/shading/perspective
- Integrated focused units of study
Music
- Music history
- Music theory
- Note and rhythm reading
- Recorder lessons
Physical Education
- Individual / partner games
- Cardiovascular activities
- Rules of various sports
- Strengthen / conditioning stations
- Team games
- Good sportsmanship
Computer
- Using flash drives and rewritable discs
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Touch typing with increased speed
- Scratch Programming
Where Bright Minds Come Together
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