While you’re here, read some of our Intermediate Elementary students’ honest and independent thoughts on school at Spectrum, especially during COVID-19, in this recent assignment from a cohort of IE students.
Description
Intermediate Elementary serves kids ages 7 to 10. During their years at this level, students learn to advocate for themselves, solve in-depth problems in creative ways, and actively participate in rich interdisciplinary learning. At the beginning of the year, students are challenged through teacher-led projects. Throughout the year, they are guided to increasing levels of independence choosing topics based on their interests. They are taught how to ask questions, make a cohesive plan, and reflect on their progress and product. Students engage with both their classroom and school community as well as members of the community at large.
What to Expect
A balanced approach to literacy, including book clubs, journaling, reports and research, fiction and non-fiction reading, grammar, phonics, and literary round table discussions
Spelling and syntax experienced through word-study
In-depth math study through the Investigations Math program
Social studies and science explored through in-depth, interdisciplinary projects
A strong emphasis on social development
Instrumental Band offered beginning at age 9