Grades 1 - 2: Students explore matter, energy, force & motion, life cycles of plants & animals, sky patterns, and earth's surface through inquiry-based learning. Ask... WHY?
Grades 3 - 5: In this Integrated Science class, students learn physical and earth science with hands-on activities, weekly experiments, and real-world examples like remote-control toys, simple machines, and sports in motion. Ask... HOW?
Grades 6 - 8: This Comprehensive Science course covers Ecosystems, Physical Science, and Earth & Space Science in a safe setting that's not afraid to get messy or try experiments multiple times to get different results. Ask... WHY NOT?
Social Studies Classes: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Grades 1 - 2: Explore my community, my culture, my world through storytelling and authentic activities such as reading a map, volunteering in my neighborhood, learning how government leaders serve, understanding my rights & roles as a citizen, and sharing past & present traditions.
Grades 3 - 5: An overview of Communities, Government, Citizenship, Economics, and the early Americas growing into a Nation including Florida history experienced through role-playing and projects of historical significance.
Grades 6 - 8: World Studies from Creation to Modern Day highlighting the Renaissance & Reformation, the Industrial Revolution, and the World Wars through visual time-lines and authentic activities making it relevant to today's generation.
With guidance from each Personal Learning Plan, students join small groups for focused skill-building like phonics instruction, reading comprehension, vocabulary & spelling growth, math intervention, and acceleration for gifted students. Personalized instruction ensures that each student grows at their own pace and meets their unique goals.
Character Education: each morning9:00am - 9:20am
Each morning, students start the day with Character Counts Education, introducing them to skills like Integrity, Empathy, and Responsibility. Students who exemplify these traits throughout the week are nominated by teachers for recognition and rewards.
This Positive Behavior Support program encourages kids not only to act with character but to model it for others. Three times a year, students participate in "The Character Games" showcasing their strengths in Leadership, Teamwork, and Creativity in multi-age groups.
Throughout the year, students in all grades collect tokens, stamps, and badges in their "DISCOVERY DIARY" as they meet a variety of characters on their Quest of life & learning.
Tutoring after hours:
Families have the opportunity to request additional tutoring after hours from our Discovery Tutors to hone in on specific needs. Our tutors offer the following services:
private guitar lessons
private math tutoring
private Spanish tutoring
private reading/phonics tutoring
Families make arrangements with the tutor for individual payment.