1st Grade Program

What makes our 1^st Grade Stand Out?

Our First Grade Program is exceptional. Students receive a standards-based education with the focus on academic and social development. This program prepares students to continue grade school with the foundational skills necessary for high-level achievement and future learning.

• Maryland State Department of Education Credentialed Teachers
• Maryland State Department of Education Accredited Classrooms
• Maryland State Department of Education Approved Curriculum
• Authentic Assessments: Digital Portfolio & Work Sampling Shared with Parents to Create Child-Specific Developmental Goals
• Smart Board and iPad Technology with Interactive Lessons
• Tablets for Communication with Parents
• Hands-On Learning through Play with Each Unit of Study
• STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)
• World Studies: In-depth study of countries with Virtual Field Trips
• Spanish Curriculum
• Physical Education Classes
• Lending Library: Visits to the School Library with Borrowing Opportunities Weekly
• Educational Field Trips Correlating with Each Unit of Study- Including 2 BIG field trips each year examples: Baltimore Aquarium, PLAY museum Philadelphia, Washington D.C. zoo, Air and Space Museum D.C.(Postponed due to COVID-19)
• Special Visitors Enhance Each Unit of Study(Postponed due to COVID-19)
• Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom: Provides a Nature Inspired Education

Salisbury Campus students will also enjoy access to our Outdoor Classroom, as well as hands-on learning, educational field trips and special visitors.