School Academics

Collegiate School’s Kindergarten program provides a strong academic foundation while supporting each child’s social, emotional, and physical development. Through small-class instruction and individualized support, students build the skills and confidence needed for continued academic success.

Students will develop the ability to:

• Express ideas and experiences clearly
• Participate appropriately in group discussions
• Listen attentively while others are speaking
• Listen to stories and answer questions about key details
• Remember and retell familiar stories
• Follow oral directions
• Speak clearly and communicate needs appropriately

Students will work toward:

• Recognizing uppercase and lowercase letters
• Matching letters with their corresponding sounds
• Identifying beginning and ending sounds
• Blending letter sounds to read simple words
• Recognizing grade-appropriate sight words
• Using phonics strategies to decode unfamiliar words
• Reading simple words and sentences with increasing fluency
• Demonstrating basic comprehension of stories and informational text

Students will develop beginning writing skills including:

• Tracing, cutting, and coloring while observing guidelines
• Printing their first and last name using appropriate capitalization
• Printing uppercase and lowercase letters with reasonable skill
• Proper pencil grip and letter formation
• Writing numerals
• Spelling basic words using phonics strategies
• Writing simple words and beginning sentences
• Using pictures and words to communicate ideas

Students will develop foundational mathematical skills including:

• Identifying and writing numerals
• Understanding number values
• Counting by rote
• Counting objects accurately
• Comparing quantities
• Identifying basic shapes
• Understanding position words such as above, below, beside, behind, and in front
• Recognizing and completing patterns
• Understanding beginning addition concepts
• Understanding beginning subtraction concepts
• Sorting and classifying objects
• Developing beginning measurement and comparison skills

Students will learn and practice appropriate classroom and social behaviors, including:

• Exhibiting self-control
• Respecting the rights and feelings of others
• Following school and classroom rules
• Working and playing cooperatively with others
• Listening while others are speaking
• Taking turns and sharing
• Developing independence and responsibility
• Caring for personal and classroom materials

Students participate in age-appropriate art activities that encourage:

• Creativity and self-expression
• Drawing, coloring, painting, cutting, and gluing
• Fine-motor development
• Following directions and completing projects
• Exploring different materials and techniques

Students participate in activities designed to develop:

• Gross-motor skills
• Balance and coordination
• Movement and body awareness
• Following directions during games and activities
• Teamwork and good sportsmanship
• Healthy exercise and movement habits

Our Kindergarten curriculum combines traditional foundational academics with small-class instruction and attention to each student’s individual learning needs. Students are encouraged to work at an appropriate pace while developing the academic skills, independence, confidence, and classroom habits necessary for a successful transition into First Grade.

At Collegiate School, our Elementary & Middle School curriculum provides students with a strong academic foundation while fostering confidence, critical thinking, creativity, and character. Our traditional approach to education emphasizes mastery of core subjects in a structured, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

With small class sizes and a focus on individualized instruction, our teachers are able to recognize each student's strengths, provide additional support when needed, and challenge every student to achieve academic success.

Our traditional, teacher-led approach emphasizes strong academic fundamentals, personal attention, and meaningful relationships, creating an environment where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

 Core Academic Subjects

English

• Reading 
• Literature 
• Grammar 
• Vocabulary 
• Writing 

Mathematics

• Number Sense 
• Computation 
• Problem Solving 
• Geometry 
• Fractions & Decimals 
• Pre-Algebra & Algebra Readiness 

Science

• Life Science 
• Earth Science 
• Physical Science 

Social Studies

• Geography 
• United States History 
• World History 
• Civics 
• Current Events 

Students also participate in a well-rounded educational experience through:

• Art 
• Physical Education 
• Penmanship (Grades 1–3) 
• Spanish (Grades 3–8) 
• Public Speaking (Middle School & Up) 
• Technology Integration (used to enhance learning when appropriate) 

In addition to academics, Collegiate School emphasizes:

• Critical Thinking 
• Organization & Study Skills 
• Responsibility 
• Leadership 
• Respect 
• Character Development 
• Independent Learning 

Our goal is to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals who are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

As a college preparatory school, Collegiate prides itself in having a challenging curriculum. Students are required to have 4 years of Science, 4 years of Math, 4 years of English, 4 years of History, 3 years of foreign language, and 4 years of physical education. 

• Science Courses:
  Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics I, Physics II
• Math Courses:
  Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, SAT math 
• AP Preparation for Math and English is built into the curriculum,
• Community service is required for Juniors and Seniors.

Creating a well-rounded, mature individual is our goal.