Kindergarten
KINDERGARTEN |
| Curricular Program |
The LAF curriculum is based on international educational standards and is strongly supported by reading and writing. The school fosters a love for reading to stimulate students' imagination, curiosity, and learning.
Classes are taught in mini-lessons.
1.The teacher explains and models.
2.The student practices independently.
3.The teacher checks for correct understanding.
| LANGUAGES |
 |
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| English 83% | French 17% |
Subjects in English:
Phonics
Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary
Grammar
Math
Values
Art
Subjects in Spanish:
Physical Education
Subjects in French:
Français - Jeux et Chansons
(5 classes per week)
| Reading Program |
The program promotes a love for reading and develops students' reading skills, including decoding and comprehension.
Through reading, phonics, word formation, and high-on-demand words are taught. Phonics is necessary to learn to read in any language.
The school has a variety of classroom libraries that support the reading program. These include:
1.In-Class Libraries: Each classroom from 3rd grade kindergarten to 9th grade has 300-500 books.
2.Digital Platforms: Two platforms, Raz-Kids and Tumblebooks, contain a variety of readings in English and French to supplement the academic program's reading material.
3.Academic Program Libraries: Grade-level reading books used by teachers for lessons.
The reading activities are aligned with U.S. educational standards.
The books are age-appropriate to create a positive connection and help students learn to read with enjoyment.
| Writing Program |
The program's goal is to develop writers who can express their ideas and feelings. Writing is used to strengthen grammar and spelling.
Students are taught to write in English and French, and are encouraged to recognize the writer within themselves. A specific time each day is dedicated to writing development.
| Math Program |
Students learn mathematical reasoning by using logic to solve problems, not just by memorizing concepts.
In kindergarten, mathematical concepts are taught experientially. By the end of Kindergarten 3, students learn numbers and can solve simple arithmetic problems.
| Famous Characters Program |
Students learn about the lives of famous figures from the scientific, artistic, athletic, and literary fields, among others, along with a meaningful activity to help them remember each one.
| Technology Program |
In kindergarten, students are introduced to digital academic platforms for reading (English, French) and math. These platforms are used for students to practice and learn while having fun.
Technology is used to support the educational program, enhancing students' interest and learning.
| Educational Technology Platforms |
This platform is used in kindergarten and elementary school to support the reading program. It has a wide variety of books in both English and Spanish with comprehension exercises. Raz-Kids helps students develop strong reading skills by providing them with texts at their individual reading level to ensure good comprehension.
Used from toddlers to 9th grade, this reading platform helps develop skills in reading comprehension, grammar, and mathematics.
The collection includes over 1,100 titles in English, Spanish, and French.
This platform provides animated educational resources used in Kindergarten, Elementary, and middle school as academic support.
It features short, engaging lessons that reinforce learning in subjects like Spanish, English, Science, Art, and Music.
XL has three platforms: Math, Language Arts, and Science. This platform is used to practice exercises on topics covered in class.
This is a virtual platform that allows teachers and students to securely share notes, homework, and projects online.
It also helps parents keep track of their children's performance by letting them view assignments, tasks, and announcements.