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Preschool
The preschool program incorporates hands-on
learning with structured academic class time. Preschoolers
are prepared for kindergarten. Specific large motor skills
are developed by activities which encourage movement with
music, rhythm, and dance. Additional exercise and "fun-damentals"
are experienced through outdoor play in the preschool playground.
Small motor skills like coloring, painting, cutting, pasting,
lacing, shoe-tying, and "clay-playing" are developed
during daily table activities. The phonics-based pre-reading
program involves following directions, letter recognition,
sequencing, and visual recognition skills. Early math is
introduced by counting, number recognition, matching, the
concept of greater or lesser, and sequencing. Shapes and
colors are taught daily. Computer time daily reinforces
lessons taught during classtime.
Elementary School
(K-4)
Our phonics-based language arts program, mathematics, and science are taught by traditional teaching methods and reinforced in the school's state-of-the-art computer curriculum. Physical education, library science, music, and Spanish round out the K-4 academic instruction. Monthly field trips are designed to complement the classroom lessons. 3rd and 4th grades end the school year with a day trip to unique Central Florida locations such as Cypress Gardens, Silver Springs, Barberville.
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Middle
School
(5-8)
Phonics-based language arts, mathematics, and science are the focus in middle school.
In computer lab, students are introduced to modern business
methods which are reinforced through classroom lectures
and project assignments. Physical education, art, music/drama,
Spanish, and life skills enhance the middle school curriculum.
Field trips are designed to introduce students to area museums, cultural
events and plays. Over the
years, middle school students have traveled to Space Camp,
Williamsburg, Washington, D.C., and Sea Camp in the Keys.
Media
Center
The
Hills Media Center features a quality state-of-the-art computer
lab with on-line services, library/conference room, and
tutorial center. Reference materials, literary classics
and contemporary favorites are supplemented with computer
CDs and video tapes. The Media Center is the hub for preparation
of numerous school publications including the school newspaper
and yearbook.
Enrichment
Program
The
Enrichment Program offers the Double R's middle school honor
roll students the opportunity to explore a wide variety
of advanced, intellectually challenging topics. Hands-on
experience is incorporated with guided online research and
instruction to offer unique opportunities for academic enhancement.
Strong emphasis is placed on development of independent
thinking, team work, and career development. Units covered
have included robotics, culinary arts, languages
of the world, architectural design, horticulture, oceanography, and development of our American Culture.
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