Private Elementary Program: Kindergarten–2nd Grade

The Tang Math program is utilized in Yorkshire Academy’s kindergarten through fifth grade classes. Tang Math focuses on more generalizable concepts, manipulatives, and strategies.  When students are exposed to math skills through a progression of concrete, pictorial, and abstract models, it helps them make sense of underlying concepts, see connections, and generalize their understanding.  Tang Math puzzles and games create a fun and effective way to help students develop computational fluency.  Whole group, independent practice, and assessments follow this model and are closely linked to allow for concentration and immediate recognition of skills. 

Savvas My View serves to engage students in such concepts as creative writing, structure, phonics, and verbal expression. STAR Reading Tests are given to first -fifth graders as an efficient way to evaluate foundational skills, reading informational text, reading literature, and language development. Beginning in second grade children participate in the “Accelerated Reader” program, which supports classroom reading at a pace tailored to individual abilities, as well as begin to learn cursive writing. Our language program also offers an online leveled database for leveled reading.

Our objective in Science is to ensure that all students learn to love science through hands-on activities while acquiring necessary knowledge in the areas of Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and Environmental topics. An annual science fair gives students the opportunity to showcase their favorite science topic. 

Students explore an array of topics from communities to United States History to foreign cultures. Field trips, individual projects and group projects help students gain first-hand knowledge of lessons learned in the classroom. Annual Social Studies Night highlights students’ gifts, talents, and interests.

From the age of four, all students attend courses in Spanish. Children become familiar with Spanish-speaking cultures while learning to write, read, and speak a foreign language.

Starting at the age of five, students are taught to effectively use the computer and its applications, including the Windows operating system, Internet access tools, Microsoft Word, Excel, desktop publishing, drawing packages and PowerPoint, along with typing and keyboarding.

All students participate in library activities, including checking out library books, having stories read to them, listening and engaging in short stories, classic literature, poetry, puppetry, and more. The Accelerated Reader program begins in 2nd grade.

From school musical productions to studies in art history offered in our music and art programs, Yorkshire prides itself on the opportunities it offers students to discover their creative talents and practice such fundamental skills as coordination, listening, and teamwork.

Yorkshire’s P.E. program provides age-appropriate activities for exercising the body and mind. Students sharpen coordination skills while practicing concepts including teamwork, taking turns, and sportsmanship.