Lower and Middle Schools

Eureka Math2 is taught in Kindergarten through middle school. It a comprehensive math program built on the foundational idea that math is best understood as an unfolding story where students learn by connecting new learning to prior knowledge. Consistent math models content that engages students in productive struggle, and coherence across lessons. The Eureka Math2 experience supports discourse, giving all students opportunities to access learning and share their mathematical thinking while also providing teachers with windows into students’ thinking. Eureka Math² encourages students to think like mathematicians as they tackle tough problems and answer their own questions. In Eureka Math² classrooms, students regularly share their mathematical knowledge through discussion and reasoning.

In science you will develop fundamental skills of life-long learning!  We will use experiments and observations to develop an understanding of topics, then engage in hands-on projects where you will be empowered to find creative solutions to real-world issues. We use scientific processes of investigation and engineering to ask questions, solve problems, and share results while exploring physical, life, and earth sciences.

Students explore the importance of the world through study of communities, peoples, and cultures. Our social studies program is built around six effective teaching strategies. These are inquiry based learning, visual discovery, interactive tasks, collaborative groups, writing, and experiential learning. It’s all about active learning, asking questions, and thinking critically to promote student engagement.

Our vision is to empower every student with the foundational computer skills and digital citizenship knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We aim to cultivate a generation of confident, responsible, and innovative technology users who are prepared to harness the power of technology to enhance their learning, creativity, and future opportunities.

Our computer class empowers students with essential skills for the digital age, focusing on digital citizenship and computer literacy. Students learn to navigate the internet safely, responsibly, and ethically, understanding the importance of privacy, cyberbullying prevention, and online etiquette. We also covers fundamental computer skills, including typing, software usage, basic coding, and digital communication tools. Our students will be proficient in using technology effectively and responsibly, preparing them for future academic and personal endeavors.

Music is best learned by doing! Here at Ivy hall we actively participate in the music making process by singing, dancing, listening, connecting, playing, and creating. We get to share our developing talents with our families and community at the end of each semester by performing for you. Music class is the perfect place to practice leadership skills, but also develop essential team working skills that will benefit our students for a lifetime of learning and success.

This year in art we focused on building foundational skills in color, shape, sculpture, and perspective. We did this by imitating styles from numerous historical eras, and by studying a different famous artist in each class every month. These included MC Escher, Vincent Van Gogh, and Leonid Afremov. While each grade level focuses on different artists and styles based on their age and ability, each student gained skills that can be built on in later years as their capacity and creativity grows.

This year in PE, we’ve been delving into how our bodies move and the amazing benefits of exercise. After fitness testing, students set personalized, achievable fitness goals to strive for by the end of the year. We’ve explored different running styles, learned the rules and played various sports like hockey, soccer, and dodgeball. We’ve also honed skill-related fitness through activities like mastering different running techniques and jump rope skills. It’s been a year filled with movement, learning, and building healthy habits!

Our foreign languages offered annually are Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, French is offered as requested. The language focus is on the most common vocabulary words, basic to advanced conversation,  along with reading and writing for intermediate to advanced speakers.

A number of research studies have shown that children who learned a second language at a young age demonstrated cognitive advantages, such as increased problem-solving skills and creativity.

Parents have the option of enrolling students in a foreign language, where they will attend with their same age peers and move forward at a level the class can maintain together.
Parents can choose the language over another specialty the class attends. Student engagement and project based activities allow students to be immersed in a language, and with exposure, increase their understanding and use the language.

At Ivy Hall Academy, entrepreneurship education is integral across all grade levels, offering a comprehensive approach to fostering business acumen from an early age. Beginning with parent-led instruction using Junior Achievement curriculum in K-3, students are introduced to foundational concepts. The curriculum evolves through grades 4-7, combining Junior Achievement modules with robust business education that spans financial management, creativity, business pitches, logo design, marketing strategies, and insights from industry professionals.