Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Day School
Face masks are now optional inside, outside on the playground, and on the campus grounds. We reserve the right to change this policy at any time if we deem if necessary.
Sprouts, ages 5 to 7
Thursday, August 31, 2023 to April 25, 2024, 9am to 2pm
Non-Refundable Tuition: $800 or 4 monthly payments of $200 per semester, per student
Plus a $50 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and a $80 Non-Refundable Supply Fee per semester, per student
Children ages 5 to 7, will study a combination of Kindergarten and First Grade using a
Montessori base with a Lively Arts, mindfulness, and inclusivity influenced curriculum. We aim
to educate the whole child: their mind, body, and heart.
During their day the students will spend most of their time with their main teacher exploring
Circle Time/Story Time, Literature, Theatre, Poetry, Writing, Math, Spelling, Show and Tell, and
Art. They will also participate in Movement/P.E. and Gardening/Nature Studies classes with
our those teachers during the day.
As part of their Language Arts lessons the teacher will read, explore, and enact stories with
them each week which will be based on Historical Figures, current Holidays, animals, themes of
kindness and mindfulness, science, nature, or seasonal occasions. Students will then create an
artistic depiction of the story through drawing or painting. During this time, students will also
practice writing and spelling.
Math instruction will include a story component as well as focusing on learning about the
four processes of math — addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They will also be
introduced to Roman numerals. Math will be very hands-on and include multiple learning
techniques and activities.
Three to four snack times, and outdoor times, will be included in the day so that students have a natural balance of active play time and time to quietly focus. (PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE A NUT FREE FACILITY!)
Seedlings, ages 7 to 9
Thursday, August 31, 2023 to April 25, 2024, 9am to 2pm
Non-Refundable Tuition: $800 or 4 monthly payments of $200 per semester
Plus a $50 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and a $80 Non-Refundable Supply Fee per semester
Children ages 7 to 9, will study a combination of Second and Third grade using Lively Arts,
mindfulness, and inclusivity influenced curriculum. We aim to educate the whole child: their
mind, body, and heart.
The Seedlings will be embarking on a journey together as they visit a new country every few
weeks. Each child will be given their own passport to decorate and record their explorations.
We will be focusing on the culture, people, traditions, history and interesting places of each
country.
Inspiring People- The children will be learning about amazing humans that have impacted our
world.
Ice Cream Multiplication- We will slowly build an ice cream cone learning and reviewing
multiplication. Outdoor hopscotch math. Hands on math.
States and Capitals- Learn about states and capitals through games and interesting facts! We
will be drawing and coloring each state in a notebook.
Nature Studies- We will be enjoying nature walks and learning about animals and the beautiful world that surrounds us. Children will be deepening their knowledge and appreciation of nature!
Students will also participate in Show and Tell with their main teacher each week. And they will also participate in Movement/P.E. Class and Gardening/Nature Studies classes with those teachers during the day.
Three to four snack times, and outdoor times, will be included in the day so that students have a natural balance of active play time and time to quietly focus. (PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE A NUT FREE FACILITY!)
Saplings, ages 9 to11
Thursday, August 31, 2023 to April 25, 2024, 9am to 2pm
Non-Refundable Tuition: $800 or 4 monthly payments of $200 per semester
Plus a $50 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and a $80 Non-Refundable Supply Fee per semester
MOVEMENT/P.E./MINDFULNESS: A fun, stress-free introduction to different group sports,
outdoor childhood games, and mindfulness & meditation practices.
GARDENING & NATURE STUDIES: Students will study a variety of plants, insects, vertebrates,
and invertebrates that are native to Florida. They will learn how our ecosystem works to support
all of the living beings that reside within it. They will be keeping a natural journal to help further
their studies and enhance their knowledge of the natural world around them.
SPEECH AND DEBATE: Do your knees go weak and your mind blank when you have to speak
in front of others? Or does your brain and mouth race, leaving the audience in the dust? When
faced with a disagreement, do your rational thoughts disappear, leaving you with nothing but
school yard come-backs? Speaking in front of others, whether a planned speech or an
improvised back-and-forth, is something three-fourths of people dread. In this class, students
will learn the fundamentals of effective communication, including how to organize and deliver a
speech, how to use body language and vocal variety, and how to connect with their audience.
They will learn about the basics of argumentation including how to construct an argument, how
to use evidence to support their claims, and how to refute their opponent's arguments.
Students will learn about and present different forms of speeches and participate in friendly class debates.
BIOLOGY: From the cute animals to the "icky" ones... from "Why do my teeth fall out?" to "Why are my eyes blue?"... from healthy foods to who-eats-whom... biology is fascinating to young kids because it's everywhere around them. Using lots of hands-on activities and real-world motivations, we will cover high-interest topics in biology and the life sciences.
ART STUDIO: Students will be introduced to specific skills, materials, and inspiring artists, and then given some freedom of choice to create their own art using what they have learned. The focus during this studio time is on the creative process, and on making choices with intention and confidence.
Three snack times, and outdoor times, will be included throughout the day so that students have a natural balance of active play time and time to quietly focus. (PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE A NUT FREE FACILITY!)
Red Maples, ages 11 to 14
Thursday, August 31, 2023 to April 25, 2024, 9am to 2pm
Non-Refundable Tuition: $800 or 4 monthly payments of $200 per semester
Plus a $50 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and a $80 Non-Refundable Supply Fee per semester
MOVEMENT/P.E./MINDFULNESS: A fun, stress-free introduction to different group sports,
outdoor childhood games, and mindfulness & meditation practices.
GARDENING & HERBALISM: Students will study a variety of plants, insects, vertebrates, and
invertebrates that are native to Florida. They will learn how our ecosystem works to support all
of the living beings that reside within it. They will be keeping a natural journal to help further
their studies and enhance their knowledge of the natural world around them. Students will also
learn how certain plants can be beneficial to aid in first aid, skin care, and health.
**Students should expect to have some homework in this class.**
BIOLOGY: This course is a full-year study of biology at a level appropriate for 6th-8th graders.
Through lectures, discussions, and activities, we will cover topics in cells, genetics, evolution,
microorganisms, animals, and ecology. Parents can choose to extend this course from
enrichment to a full biology course by having their student utilize a provided textbook
(Prentice Hall's "Life Science" for middle school) and complete homework (the amount and
difficulty of which can be tuned by the parent to each child’s grade and ability level).
**Students should expect to have weekly homework in this class.**
SPEECH AND DEBATE: Do your knees go weak and your mind blank when you have to speak in front of others? Or does your brain and mouth race, leaving the audience in the dust? When faced with a disagreement, do your rational thoughts disappear, leaving you with nothing but school yard come-backs? Speaking in front of others, whether a planned speech or an improvised back-and-forth, is something three-fourths of people dread. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of effective communication, including how to organize and deliver a speech, how to use body language and vocal variety, and how to connect with their audience. They will learn about the basics of argumentation including how to construct an argument, how to use evidence to support their claims, and how to refute their opponent's arguments. Students will learn about and present different forms of speeches and participate in friendly class debates.
ART STUDIO: Students will be introduced to a variety of art materials, techniques, and inspiring artwork. They will be encouraged to think like an artist and become more comfortable with the creative process. By alternating between learning technique and having space to experiment, students will gain confidence to make their own creative choices.
**Students should expect to have homework each week. There will be some creative exercises to be done at home, as well as some drawing practice.
Three snack times, and outdoor times, will be included throughout the day so that students have a natural balance of active play time and time to quietly focus. (PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE A NUT FREE FACILITY!)
