Upper School 4-6

Curriculum

Department

Grade 4

The two sections of Grade 4 integrate for math, science and social studies. This integration allows for a greater breadth of math groups with more individualized instruction. Integration in science and math assures consistent instruction in both areas, as students switch teachers for these subjects. The school garden is an intregal component of the science program.

Grade 5 & 6

In the departmentalized program every student receives the benefit of being taught by the entire upper-school team. Students rotate classrooms for English, math, science, and social studies. In addition to the core subject area teachers, each student benefits from being taught by specialist teachers in the areas of art, music, technology, physical education, and library.

This curricular organization has been designed to serve as a stepping stone to secondary school by giving the students the experience of having various teachers for different subjects during their final two years at John Thomas Dye. The core subject teachers, as well as the specialist teachers, provide the best possible educational experience for the students.

Home work is considered a very important part of the school program providing the students with the opportunity to develop proper work habits, grow in responsibility and encourage independence.

Field trips and overnight retreats accompany the academic program, and each year students also make a serious commitment to community service.

At a Glance

2 sections per grade level

23-25 student per section

6 advisories See Student Life - Advisory (link to STUDENT LIFE Advisory)

15-16 student per advisory

2 teachers per advisory

Departmentalized classrooms

Interscholastic Athletics See Student Life Athletics at JTD

Math