Lower School Curriculum

The Reece Lower School follows the New York State (NYS) curriculum for grades K through 6 and is designed to provide a comprehensive education across multiple subject areas, building a strong foundation for students:

  • English Language Arts (ELA): In the early grades, students focus on developing foundational reading and writing skills. This includes learning phonics, sight words, basic reading comprehension, and beginning writing skills.

    Mathematics: Basic math concepts are introduced, including counting, addition, subtraction, number recognition, and understanding simple math relationships. Students begin to explore shapes and measurements.

    Science: Early science education often includes topics related to living things, earth and space, and basic scientific exploration.

    Social Studies: Social studies topics in the early grades can include basic concepts related to communities, geography, and an introduction to history.

    Program Areas
    Art and Music:     Students have opportunities for creative expression through art and music activities, fostering their artistic and musical development.

    Aquatics

    Science
    Early science education often includes topics related to living things, earth and space, and basic scientific exploration.

    Physical Education

  • English Language Arts (ELA): ELA curriculum becomes more complex, focusing on reading comprehension, literary analysis, and advanced writing skills. Students read a variety of texts and write essays and reports.

    Mathematics: Mathematics curriculum progresses to include more advanced topics like multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and geometry. Problem-solving skills are emphasized.

    Science: Students delve deeper into scientific topics, exploring life sciences, physical sciences, earth and space sciences, and often engage in hands-on experiments.

    Social Studies: Social studies curriculum expands to include topics such as U.S. history, world geography, civics, and in-depth exploration of various historical eras and cultures.

    Art and Music: Creative arts curriculum continues to provide opportunities for artistic and musical expression, allowing students to develop their creative talents.

    Physical Education: Students engage in physical activities, emphasizing health, fitness, and the development of motor skills.

    Technology: Basic technology skills may be introduced, including the use of computers for research and educational purposes.

It's important to note that at Reece we offer the teachers the flexibility in how they implement the curriculum.
Additionally, Reece may use various textbooks and instructional materials to meet the state standards.