Upper Elementary (ages 9-13)

Language Arts

Language	The language curriculum covers in depth written and spoken language, reading, grammar, and research, the keys to both self-expression and the acquisition of knowledge. Language Arts covers the following areas: Word study, parts of speech, sentence analysis, and foreign language.
Writing	The language curriculum covers in depth written and spoken language, reading, grammar, and research, the keys to both self-expression and the acquisition of knowledge. Language Arts covers the following areas: Word study, parts of speech, sentence analysis, and foreign language.
Reading and Literature	Children are encouraged to read aloud and silently. Children participate in literature discussions of short stories, mysteries, historical fiction, biographies, and fiction.

Mathematics

The Montessori math curriculum covers a wide array of areas. Areas covered are:

• The History of Mathematics
• Numeration and Concepts of Numbers
• Whole Number Operations
• Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
• Multiples and Factors
• Powers of Numbers
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Algebra
• Problem Solving

Practical Life

Practical life continues in the 4^th – 8^th level. Children practice skills to make them successful adults. Practical life teaches skills in the following areas:

• Independence: Cooking, shopping lists, car related areas
• Communication: Effective communication strategies, speech writing and presenting
• Relationships: Friendship, kindness, volunteering, grace and courtesy
• Financial Skills: Budgeting, balancing checkbooks, saving money
• Business Skills: Marketing, business plans, sales

High School Prep

Starting in 6^th grade children start on a path to high school preparedness. Children learn note and test taking skills, as well as, how to prepare for tests. Children learn how to successfully manage homework. Children also learn about social skills needed to be in a high school environment.

Cultural Breakdown

Montessori offers a broad range of cultural topics. These areas are all project based and incorporate several different area such as writing, oral report, building, and other projects.

Academics by Year

4th Year	History: Early Man, California History Computers: Typing and Word Processing Service Learning Science: Scientific Inquiry, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Scientific Communication STEM Fair
5th Year	Science History: US History Computers: Typing, Excel, Power Point Service Learning Science: Life Sciences, Earth Sciences STEM Fair
6th Year	History: World History – Ancient Civilizations Computers: Technology, coding, programming Service Learning Science: Life Sciences, Earth Sciences STEM Fair
7th Year	History: World History – Medieval and Early Modern Times Computers: Web building, technology, coding, programming Service Learning Semester long project Science: Chemistry, Physics STEM Fair
8th Year	History: US History and Geography – Growth and Conflict, Constitution,  Voting Computers: Web building, blogging Service Learning Semester long project Science: Chemistry and Physics STEM Fair High School Prep: Note and test taking skills, resume building, social skills Debate