We pride ourselves on a rigorous academic approach anchored in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Our curriculum utilizes a blend of FOSS Science and Singapore Math, elevating our educational standards beyond traditional state benchmarks. This unique integration cultivates a holistic learning environment, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a global perspective in every student.
Physical Education
Third grade emphasizes mastering proper techniques for both locomotor and nonlocomotor skills and gaining proficiency in manipulating objects in various ways. Additionally, students explore alternative movements such as tumbling, creative dance, and formal dance.
Motor Skills
Mastering locomotor skills for activities like chasing, fleeing, and dodging in tag-type games, as well as basic steps in line, circle, and folk dances
Refining body management skills through exercises like forward rolls, straddle rolls, tripods, and moving along a ground-level balance beam
Enhancing manipulative skills, including throwing, catching, kicking, striking, hand dribbling, and foot dribbling, while focusing on correct technique and consistent practice
Movement Concepts
Describing in detail the correct technique for manipulative skills and understanding differences in techniques based on various situations
Learning key elements for accuracy in rolling or throwing objects and preparing for future gameplay by understanding speed and directional alterations to avoid opponents
Building on rhythmic skills, learning about folk dances, line dances, and circle dances, comparing and contrasting them, and performing each type with a partner
Physical Fitness
Engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activities three to four days a week, progressively increasing activity duration to enhance muscular strength and endurance
Practicing stretches to improve flexibility, focusing on correct warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after vigorous physical activities
Understanding the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities for physical readiness and recovery, along with the body's reaction to physical activity and the components of health-related fitness. Additionally, gaining knowledge of proper lifting techniques, safe flexibility exercises, and the link between fluids, energy expenditure, calories, and fat burn