English Language Arts (ELA):  We use our CUSD adopted Houghton Mifflin California Reading Series, which helps to teach letter recognition, letter sounds, and beginning words.  The Wright Group “Sunshine” series is used for shared and guided reading.  Those children who are ready to read will be involved in an independent reading program using Scholastic Phonics Readers.

Mathematics:  The math series is Scott Foresman’s California Mathematics, which correlates directly with California’s State Curriculum Standards.  It uses a mixture of hands-on manipulative use, skills practice, and problem solving strategies.  We also use MathLand (hands-on) activities and Math Exemplars (problem solving).

Social Studies:   Our Social Studies program is published by Houghton Mifflin.  We study Safety, School Life, The Family, Self-Esteem, The Community, Transportation, and American Holidays.

Science:  Our science program is based on the Houghton Mifflin Science, Discovery Works.  Our units of study include Looking up at the Earth and Sky, Body Parts, Characteristics of Living Things, and Exploring with the Senses. 

Physical Education (PE):  Our program emphasizes the instruction of basic skills like hopping, skipping, jumping, running, kicking, throwing, and balance.  The children learn through practice and games.

Other:  Field Trips:  To support our curriculum, our PFA enables us to go on several field trips throughout the year.  We usually visit Amy’s Farm, in Chino, The California Science Center in Los Angeles, and The Los Angeles Zoo.