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Social Studies The social studies curriculum draws on the humanities and social sciences, including history, geography, government and economics. The goals of the program are to teach citizenship (social responsibility), the value of diversity and the importance of personal responsibility (character education). Students use the concepts and tools of geography to explore the regions of the world with a focus on North America, Europe and Africa. Students learn to identify particular aspects of culture such as government and leadership, values and beliefs, customs and traditions, and religions, languages, economic systems, and the changes within cultures across time A graduate of De La Salle will be exposed to some of the following units of study: World Geography, Ancient History (Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece), World History (Islamic World and the Middle East) American History (Colonial America, Civil War, Civil Rights) |
Math Since our students come from various math programs, De La Salle addresses a wide array of needs in addition to more traditional content objectives. The goal of the program is to assist students in gaining mathematical confidence as well as competence. To this end, the sequencing of the program remains flexible to meet the needs of students who may benefit from additional reinforcement and those who progress at an accelerated rate. A second goal is to develop thinking skills, so adequate time is spent on problem solving abilities. It is critical that students demonstrate mastery in number sense and operations and basic understanding of measurement and problem solving before moving into more complex concepts, such as data analysis, probability, geometry and algebra, which will be constructed upon prior competencies. Instruction will include activities in which the students actively work to pose and solve problems both individually and collectively.
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Science The De La Salle science curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation in the physical, biological and earth sciences. Multiple activities and laboratory experiences enrich each unit. This inquiry based curriculum (FOSS) allows students to develop their own understanding of the basic concepts of science. Guided by thought provoking questions, students collect information through a variety of activities that leads them towards a deeper understanding of how science works. In preparation for future science courses, critical thinking skills, problem solving, lab work with data analysis, and a mature level of understanding of the material are emphasized. Topics include geology and plate tectonics, biology and the human body, and force and motion. |
Language Arts The Language Arts curriculum strives to improve students’ skills in six areas: thinking, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and study and organizational skills. Books are read both independently and orally in class. In addition to the study of literature, interdisciplinary work with other departments is emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students will develop vocabulary through text using roots, prefixes, suffixes, context clues, a dictionary, and thesaurus. Student writing strives to have an effective flow and rhythm with a strong control of standard writing conventions.
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