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First-grade students should enroll in the four core subjects (language arts, science, social studies, and math). Students can take up to four electives. All electives courses count as one elective except for Spanish which counts as two electives. Available elective courses are art, dance, technology, health/physical education, Spanish, keyboarding, music, theater, and visual arts.  Given that we are a school that personalizes the student experience, students also have the option of using outside hobbies to fulfill elective credit with Personalize Education Coach oversight as a personalized course. 

Art 1

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Elective

Elementary art courses are designed with the belief that everyone can learn how to draw and that studying, copying, and learning from the great artists of the past is the best way to develop the great artists of the future.

 

Duration
1 Elective

Dance 1

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Elective
Portfolio

Students taking dance are often involved in local classes in their community, and some dance professionally. However, students can also opt to identify key skills to develop, align these goals with the course competencies, and have these activities documented for their elementary transcript.

 

 

Duration
1 Elective

Elementary Technology 1

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Elective

Go on a scavenger hunt with Community Helper Kyle! In this course, students will blast into cyberspace where they’ll learn about problem solving, breaking down tasks into steps, and how to stay safe on and off the computer. Through fun games and videos, they’ll find and remove computer bugs, build a playground with a computer-programming robot, and create their own digital artifact.

Duration
1 Elective

Health/Physical Education 1

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Elective
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Students demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. They demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Students assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.

Duration
1 Elective

Introductory Spanish

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Elective

Join Juanito and Rosalinda on a trip to explore the sights, sounds, and traditions of Mexico. In this course, students will be introduced to the Spanish language and culture through vocabulary, songs, stories, videos, and more. Along the journey, students will meet the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and learn the story of Araña Pequeñita.

Duration
2 Electives

Keyboarding 1

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Elective

Students learn proper finger placement and engage in systematic instruction to build both accuracy and speed. Instruction is customized to student skill level and learning preferences, continuously increasing fluency and efficiency in typing skills.

 

 

Duration
1 Elective

Language Arts 1

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Core

In grade one, students understand the basic features of reading. In this course, students will go on a reading adventure where they’ll learn sight words and develop skills in writing, vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and more. Students will learn to read and write by understanding how letters and letter combinations make certain sounds.

Duration
1 Core

Math 1

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Core
In Math Grade 1, students will use strategies to solve word problems, skip count, and use math strategies to add and subtract. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop an understanding of place value using tens and ones. Students will use this knowledge to add and subtract within 100. Defining and non-defining attributes of shapes is another focus of the course. Other engaging hands-on activities include money, time, data, and measurement.
Duration
1 Core

Music 1

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Elective
Portfolio

Students taking music are usually involved in a local troupe or classes in their community, or even professionally participate in acting or other aspects of the theater. However, students can also opt to identify key skills to develop, align these goals with the course competencies, and have these activities documented for their elementary transcript.

Duration
1 Elective

Science 1

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Core

 Join Astro-Girl as she travels through space to learn about the sun and stars. Then, shrink yourself to the size of a bug in Lily’s World of Plants! This course will take students on a scientific journey where they’ll learn skills in research, problem-solving, experimentation, and more.

Duration
1 Core

Social Studies 1

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Core

Super Citizen to the rescue! Join the exciting community of Heroville where students become superheroes-in-training and will undergo the Library Quest scavenger hunt, puzzles, and even solve a mystery. This course will develop students' understanding of citizenship in the home, school, and community to become a SUPER citizen.

 

 

Duration
1 Core

Spanish Level 1

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Elective

Get ready for an adventure! In this course, students will travel through Spain with Carmen and Mateo to experience the culture and traditions of this beautiful country. Students will continue to build their Spanish speaking and listening skills with new vocabulary, songs, and stories, and even play a Dominoes game!

 

 

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Introductory Spanish

Spanish Level 2

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Elective

The global tour continues! This course takes students on a trip through the scenic country of Peru, where they will learn vowel and letter sounds. Students will join Martín and María as they explore Machu Picchu and learn about the Peruvian culture with an authentic recipe for chocolate caliente. 

 

 

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 1

Spanish Level 3

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Elective

It’s island time! Daniela and Santiago guide students on a tour through the colorful culture and traditions of the Caribbean. Students will build on their previous Spanish language skills by learning how to ask and answer questions. Along the way, students will visit the El Yunque Rainforest and learn how to dance the merengue!

 

 

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 2

Spanish Level 4

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Elective

Pack your bags—you’re going to Argentina! In this course, students will experience the culture and traditions of this unique country alongside Mercedes and Armando. Students will continue to build their Spanish vocabulary, learn about verb conjugations, and use adjectives.

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 3

Spanish Level 5

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Elective

Costa Rica, here we come! Join Paula and Carlos on a tour through the beautiful culture and lush rainforests of Central America. With an emphasis on using mostly Spanish, this course will help increase students’ language skills.

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 4

Theater 1

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Elective
Portfolio

Students taking theater are usually involved in a local troupe or classes in their community, or even professionally participate in acting or other aspects of the theater. However, students can also opt to identify key skills to develop, align these goals with the course competencies, and have these activities documented for their elementary transcript.

 

 

Duration
1 Elective

Visual Arts 1

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Elective
Portfolio

Students engage in age-appropriate activities. Either planned by parents with guidance from a PEC. Or students may take an art theory and practice online course.

 

 

Duration
1 Elective