Elementary and Junior High
Primary Grades (1-3)
• Small class sizes with highly-qualified teachers and teaching assistants
• Strong literature-based Language Arts program and extensive supplemental
materials ensure continuous development in reading, writing, public speaking,
spelling, and grammar
• Math curriculum promotes mathematical reasoning, problem solving, conceptual
understanding, and proficiency in mathematical operations
• Science introduces Biology, Botany, Earth Science, and the Solar System.
• Social Studies emphasizes Geography, customs and cultures, landforms,
and maps
• Foreign language options of French or Spanish
• Outdoor Education and STEM Enrichment
• Specialty classes of Art, Music, Library, Physical Education, and LEAP (Learning
Enrichment Activity Program)
Intermediate Grades (4-6)
• H
ighly-qualified teachers specialized by subject at each grade level and supported
by a teaching assistant
• Academically-challenging curriculum designed to develop higher-level thinking
and problem-solving skills
• Emphasis on reading comprehension, writing process, oral and written creative
expression, and literature appreciation
• Small, ability-leveled classes, including Advanced Enrichment placement, result in
excellent preparation for Junior High Math
• Social Studies and Science explore History; Geography; Physical, Life, and Earth
Science with hands-on learning labs and activities
• Additional French and Spanish classes
• Outdoor Education and STEM Enrichment
• Specialty classes of Art, Physical Education, Library, General Music, plus electives
of Band or Choir
Junior High (7-8)
• Highly-qualified, specialized teachers collaborate through strong team approach
• Excellent preparation for acceptance at students’ high schools of choice through
academically rigorous program with individualized student scheduling
• Focus on study skills, time management, organization, test strategies, and note-taking
• Comprehensive Language Arts program in literature, composition, vocabulary, and
grammar; emphasis on speech and public-speaking
• Pre-Algebra, Accelerated Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry
• Social Studies of American History and Government
• Earth and Physical Science, Chemistry, and Physics
• Daily core classes in French, Latin, Spanish, or Communication Arts
• Specialty classes in Art, Physical Education, and General Music, plus electives of
Band, Choir, or Guitar
• Increased responsibility and leadership through Villa Honor Society, Student Council,
Power of the Pen, Chi Alpha Omega Service Club, and other activities
• Class traditions include Student Ambassadors, Eighth Grade Musical, and
Class Trip
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