Education for Life…The Upper Preparatory School
( Grades 5- Grades 8 )
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DETAILS| HUMANITIES
Literature
· enriched reading examination of what makes good literature
Verbal and Written
· skills in research, report writing, essays, public speaking, debates
History
· time lines of global civilizations, 20th century
· time lines of the Great Civilizations
· time lines of Canadian history
Geography
· physical, geological, political and economic on both world-wide and national scale
Philosopy and Ethics
· encouragement of disciplined thought on individual and global issues
· exploration of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle and Socrates
· study of world religions, customs and traditions
Curriculum for Caring
· in house tutorial service to Elementary students
· outside service directed to assistance in the community on a volunteer basis
