by frederick classical charter school, inc. science and humanities night
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By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Science ProgramFor the grammar stage (1-4), we use an Usborne series
for the student textbook, coupled with a lab manual from Pandia Press, which specializes in classical education, and
Gravitas Publications.
The school’s approach avoids the “inquiry based” trend in education and uses a balanced approach.
In kindergarten, students will learn through teacher-developed and selected materials, using a curriculum
designed by the founding families.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Science ProgramFor the logic stage (grades 5-8), students will use Prentice
Hall Science Explorer, which includes consumables for hands-on investigations.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
History ProgramFor the grammar stage, we use Susan Wise Bauer’s “Story
of the World” series, including the associated activity books and assessments.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
History ProgramFor the logic stage in grades 5-6, we use Glencoe’s
“Journey Across Time”. For grades 7-8, we use Prentice Hall’s “America: History of Our Nation”
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Music ProgramOur school will use Musicplay, an award-winning
elementary music program.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Music ProgramChoral music is taught along with music theory.
Instrumental instruction will begin with fun easy to use instruments beginning in kindergarten.
Students will be exposed to the finest composers and music of the time period they are studying in history.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Music ProgramStudents will learn note reading and rhythm with
Boomwhackers and handbells.
Beginning in second grade, the “Complete Recorder Resource” from Musicplay will be taught to introduce
children to the recorder.
Middle school instruction will feature instrumental lessons on keyboard and guitar.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Spanish ProgramElementary students will use “Vive El Espanol”, and
middle school students will use “Realidades”.
The implementation is staggered so that students are taught at the appropriate level for their background.
By Frederick Classical Charter School, Inc.
Latin ProgramFor grades 4-6, we will use Pearson’s “Ecce Romani”.
For grades 7-8, we will use “Latin for the New Millennium” from Bolchazy-Carducci.