The Bayer Private School Curriculum

Sample Elementary Schedule

8:00 Pledge of Allegiance and Bayer Creed

8:10 Morning Warm Up

8:30 Saxon Math

9:30 Spanish

10:00 Recess

10:25 Singapore Math

11:00 PE

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Story

12:20 Reading

1:00 Grammar

1:30 Social Studies

2:00 Music

2:30 Science

3:00 Pack Up

3:20 Dispersal

As students transition from Preschool to Kindergarten and into the elementary grade levels, they begin to flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.

In these early, impressionable years, it is so important for them to be in an environment that is caring and supportive yet challenging.

In elementary school, there are three points that are consistent throughout their years:

– Academics First: First and foremost, Bayer prides itself on its accelerated curriculum which challenges students to achieve success.

– Character Education: Bayer encourages students to be responsible, considerate, and perseverant.

– Community Matters: The parents, Bayer student community, and network of teachers come together to create a supportive environment that fosters learning.

Students in our elementary program are immersed in a well-balanced learning environment which includes more than academics. As a part of a well-rounded education, teachers coach children to develop life skills such as cooperative social interaction, listening skills, conflict resolution, inclusion, and social responsibility, among other skills.

Elementary School Curriculum Matrix

CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Reading

Language Arts / Grammar

Vocabulary

Writing

Mathematics

Social Studies

Lab Sciences

Spanish

Kindergarten

Literature

Anthology

Reading & Writing Workshops

Grammar Practice

Spelling

Phonics

Dictionary Skills

High Frequency Words

Alphabetizing

Handwriting

Print Writing Practice

Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Descriptive Writing

Compare and Contrast

Persuasive

Research Paper

Journal Writing

Writing Illustrations

Punctuation

Capitalization

Saxon

Level 1

Singapore

1A and 1B Primary

UK Math

Thematic and Seasonal Units

Life Science

Plant and Animal

Earth and Space

Caring for our Earth

Physical Sciences

Matter, Motion and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Topics Including:

Colors

Clothing

Food

Animals

Family

(Daily Instruction)

1st Grade

Literature

Anthology

Reading and Writing Workshop

Accelerated Reader

Text Analysis

Grammar Practice

Spelling

Phonics

Introduction to Common Latin and Greek Roots

Handwriting

Manuscript

Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Descriptive Writing

Compare and Contrast

Persuasive

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing Planning

Writing

Revisiting

Editing

Publishing

English Writing Conventions

Saxon

Level 2

Singapore

2A and 2B Primary

Citizens, Government, People and Jobs in the our Community

Life Science

Plants and Habitats

Earth and Space

Earth's Resources and Space

Physical Science

Matter, Motion and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Definitive Articles

Personal pronouns

Verb Usage

Communication Skills

Cutural Holidays

Famous People

(Daily Instruction)

2nd Grade

Literature

Anthology

Reading and Writing Workshop

Accelerated Reader

Reading Comprehension

Literal and Inferential

Grammar Practice

Sentence Structure

Parts of Speech

Modification of Words

Spelling

Phonics

Latin and Greek Roots

Vocabulary

Context Clue Strategies

Handwriting

Introduction to Cursive

Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Descriptive Writing

Compare and Contrast

Persuasive

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing

Mechanics of Writing

Spelling and Vocabulary Development

Word Derivations

English Writing Conventions

Saxon

Level 3

Singapore

3A and 3B Primary

Citizens, Government, People and Jobs in the our Community

Life Science

Growth, Change and Ecosystems

Earth and Space

Weather, Planets, Moon, Stars

Physical Science

Properties of Matter, Forces and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Foundational Skills

Talking

Listening

Reading Writing

Introduction of Verb Conjugation

Culture

Holidays

Famous People

(Daily Instruction)

3rd Grade

Literature

Anthology

Reading and Writing Workshop

Accelerated Reader

Literary Response

Text Features and Analysis

Sequential Grammar Units

Subject / Verb Development

Grammar Practice

Spelling

Phonics

Direct Vocabulary Instruction, Including:

Context

Word Structure

Reference Materials

Latin and Greek Roots

Handwriting

Cursive

Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Descriptive Writing

Compare and Contrast

Persuasive

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing

Mechanics of Writing

Spelling and Vocabulary Development

Word Derivations

English Writing Conventions

Saxon

Level 5/4

Singapore

5A and 5B Primary

United States Regional Study with emphasis on AZ

Life Sciences

Animal Kingdom

Earth and Space

Saving Earth's Resources

Physical Science

Properties of Matter, Forces and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Skill Practice

Conversational

Grammar and Verb Conjugations

(Daily Instruction)

4th Grade

Literature

Anthology

Reading and Writing Workshop

Analyzing Story Elements

Foreshadowing

Themes

Author's Intent

Grammar Practice

Spelling

Development of morphological skills and teaching independent word-learning strategies.

Latin & Greek Roots

Non Fiction Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Descriptive Writing

Compare and Contrast

Persuasive

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing

English Writing Conventions

Saxon

Level 7/6

Singapore

5A and 5B Primary

Exploration and Settlement

Civil War TImes

US and THe World

Life Sciences

Cells, Kingdoms, Ecosystems, Biomes

Earth and Space

Weather patterns, The Universe

Physical Science

Comparing Matter, Using Forces and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Daily Spanish Immersion

Conversational

Grammar and Verb Agreement

Ser vs. Estar

(Daily Instruction)

Middle School Sample Schedule

8:50 Tech

9:40 Break

10:00 Language Arts

10:50 Literature

11:40 Lunch

12:10 Math

1:00 Spanish

1:50 Study Hall

2:40 PE

3:30 Homeroom

3:40 Dispersal

Middle School students are joined by an experienced faculty and staff who are invested in the success of their students, whether it be preparation for the best high schools or the following of their passions.

Students preparation is built on a strong academic foundation in tandem with character education and the development of life skills. Our middle school is built upon the following:

– Electives: Students choose two electives per trimester from a variety of offerings.

– Dynamic Teachers: Bayer’s teachers make the difference through the engagement of the students.

– Executive Functions: Students attend workshops throughout the year that focus on organizational and study skills.

– Character Program: Every student learns about character not only through classroom discussion, but also service-learning projects and community outreach.

Middle School Curriculum Matrix

CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Reading, Literature, Language Arts and Grammar

Vocabulary

Writing

Mathematics

Social Studies

Lab Sciences

Spanish

5th Grade

Novel Selections that integrate with Social Studies events and time periods.

Concept focus, such as subject-verb agreement, predicate nominatives and correct usage in all areas.

Development of morphological skills and teaching independent word learning straegies.

Latin and Greek Roots

Non Fiction Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Critical Review

Persuasive paper

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing

English Writing Conventions

Saxon

Level 8/7

World Geography

Physical, Historical and Cultural Features

Life Science

Classifications of living things

Cells

Genetics

Earth and Space

Weather and Climate

Astronomy

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Exploring Motion and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Vocabulary

Communication

Reading

Writing

Grammar

Culture

Art

Short Stories

Irregular / Stem Changing Verbs

(Daily Instruction)

6th Grade

Novel Studies that integrate with Social Studies events and time periods.

Concepts focus, such as subject-verb agreement, predicate nominatives and correct usage in all areas.

Development of morphological skills and teaching independent word learning strategies.

Latin and Greek roots.

Non-Fiction Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Critical Review

Persuasive Paper

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing Planning

English Writing Conventions

Pre-Algebra

History of our World:

THe Early Ages

Fertile Crescent to the Renaissance

Life Science

Classifications of living things

Cells

Genetics

Earth and Space

Weather and Climate

Astronomy

Physical Science

Chemistry

Exploring Motion and Energy

Weekly Inquiry Based Lab

Short Stories

Expand on Irregulars

Preterite Tense

(Daily Instruction)

7th Grade

Novel Selections that integrate with Social Studies events and time periods.

Concept focus, such as subject-verb agreement, predicate nominatives and correct usage in all areas.

Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots

Non Fiction Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Critical Review

Persuasive paper

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing

English Writing Conventions

Algebra 1

Structures and Methods

The American Journey: Discovery of America to the Civil War

Biology

Chemistry

Matter and Change

Physics

Novel Study

Preterite vs. Imperfect

(Daily Instruction)

8th Grade

Novel Studies that integrate with Social Studies events and time periods.

Concepts focus, such as subject-verb agreement, predicate nominatives and correct usage in all areas.

Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots

Non-Fiction Writing Genres

Personal Narrative

Critical Review

Persuasive Paper

Research Paper

Six Traits of Writing Planning

English Writing Conventions

Algebra 2

Structures and Methods

The American Journey: Reconstruction to Present

Biology

Chemistry

Matter and Change

Physics

Advanced Grammar

Present

Perfect / Subjunctive

Novel Study

(Daily Instruction)

Curriculum Matrix

Preschool – PK3 & PK4

PK3 & PK4 Curriculum Matrix

Elementary School (K-4)

Elementary School Curriculum Matrix

Middle School (5-8)

Middle School Curriculum Matrix