Education for Life……The Upper Preparatory School
( Grades 5- Grades 8 )
ARTS, EXERCISE & OUTINGS
Art
· drama, theater production (creative writing and acting)
· graphic arts
· art history including Greek sculptor, impressionists, cubism, modern art
Music
· music theory and movement
· choral singing
· music history/appreciation
Physical Education
· student organized sports
· Aikido, emphasizing non-violent conflict resolution, personal power, focus, posture, breathing and self-motivation
Outings and Odyssey
· student-planned class outings
· beginning and end of year odyssey to unify group
Foreign Language
· French and Spanish
· reading, writing, speaking, listening
· language clubs
Health, Nutrition and Daily Living
· diet, nutrition and good hygiene
· daily living skills (planning and cooking meals, gardening, simple mechanics)
· family life education
· drug and alcohol awareness
