Curriculum Detail

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Lower School General Studies

  • Kindergarten General Studies

    Language Arts
    • Use a workshop approach (Reading Workshop) where teachers instruct students on specific comprehension strategies and students have the opportunity to practice those strategies in books at their level.
    • Teach phonics in an explicit, systematic, meaningful way us ing Teachers College Phonics program.
    • Students participate in teacher directed guided reading groups where students explore a variety of reading strategies. Students also participate in reading partnerships where they learn to discuss the books they are reading.
    • Reading instruction is inherently differentiated.  Students read and respond to books at their own reading level.
    • In writing we also use a workshop approach (Writing Workshop).
    • Students write both narrative and informational pieces.
    • Teachers teach the students writing strategies that they can use throughout their lives as writers.
    • Students have choice in the topic of their writing and they learn how to find topics to write about from their own lives.
    • Kindergarten students learn to plan their stories, draw pictures to support their ideas and stretch their stories across pages.
    • Students also work in writing partnerships where they listen to each other's stories.
    Math
    • Concept based instruction.  Students develop a deep understanding of the underlying concepts for all areas of mathematics.
    • Emphasis on problem solving
    • Students play games in order to learn and solidify the understanding of concepts.
    • Teachers meet with individual students to differentiate instruction and further understanding.
    • Students get experience in all strands of mathematics—number, place value, rational numbers, geometry, measurement, algebraic reasoning.
    • Emphasis on solving problems in a variety of ways to develop flexible thinkers.  Teachers require students to show their thinking with words and pictures.
    • Integration of technology to further skill development
     
    Science
    • Students experience life, physical and earth sciences
    • Hands-on approach that fosters a love of science
    • Emphasis on the scientific process.
    • Explore major concepts while learning the important facts that support those concepts.
    • Students apply the strategies they learn in language arts to help them make meaning of the science concepts and express themselves in writing.
    • Students often work cooperatively in groups when they engage in science activities
     
    Social Studies
    • Students learn about the world around them and their place in that world.  There is a focus on the child’s role in the classroom and in his/her family.
    • Students explore different holidays and compare and contrast them.

  • First Grade General Studies

    Language Arts
    • Use a workshop approach (Reading Workshop) where teachers instruct students on specific comprehension strategies and students have the opportunity to practice those strategies in books at their level.
    • Teach phonics in an explicit, systematic, meaningful way using Teachers College Phoinics curriculum.
    • Students participate in teacher directed guided reading groups where students explore a variety of reading strategies.
    • Reading instruction is inherently differentiated.  Students read and respond to books at their own reading level.
    • In writing we also use a workshop approach (Writing Workshop).
    • Students write both narrative and informational pieces.
    • Teachers teach the students writing strategies that they can use throughout their lives as writers.
    • Students have choice in the topic of their writing and they learn how to find topics to write about from their own lives.
     
    Math
    • Concept based instruction.  Students develop a deep understanding of the underlying concepts for all areas of mathematics.
    • Students learn all math facts with automaticity—develop strategies for understanding and memorizing facts.
    • Emphasis on problem solving
    • Students play games in order to learn and solidify the understanding of concepts.
    • Teachers meet with individual students to differentiate instruction and further understanding.
    • Students get experience in all strands of mathematics—number, place value, rational numbers, geometry, measurement, algebraic reasoning.
    • Emphasis on solving problems in a variety of ways to develop flexible thinkers.  Teachers require students to show their thinking with words and pictures.
    • Integration of technology to further skill development
     
    Science—
    • Students experience life, physical and earth sciences
    • Hands-on approach that fosters a love of science
    • Emphasis on the scientific process.
    • Explore major concepts while learning the important facts that support those concepts.
    • Students apply the strategies they learn in language arts to help them make meaning of the science concepts and express themselves in writing.
    • Students often work cooperatively in groups when they engage in science activities
     
    Social Studies
    • Students learn about the world around them and their place in that world.  There is a focus on the child’s role in the classroom and in his/her family.
    • Emphasis on map skills such as the use of a compass rose and a map key.
    • Students explore different holidays and compare and contrast them.

  • Second Grade General Studies

    Language Arts
    • Use a workshop approach (Reading Workshop) where teachers instruct students on specific comprehension strategies and students have the opportunity to practice those strategies in books at their level.
    • Teach phonics in an explicit, systematic, meaningful way.
    • Students participate in both small groups and individual conferences with teachers where students explore a variety of strategies to help imporve their reading skills.
    • Students participate in book groups where they explore a variety of genres and engage in deep discussions about the books they are reading. Teachers provide instruction in reading strategies and vocabulary development.
    • Reading instruction is inherently differentiated.  Students read and respond to books at their own reading level.
    • In writing we also use a workshop approach (Writing Workshop).
    • Students write both narrative and informational pieces.
    • Teachers teach the students writing strategies that they can use throughout their lives as writers.
    • Students have choice in the topic of their writing and they learn how to find topics to write about from their own lives.
     
    Math
    • Concept based instruction.  Students develop a deep understanding of the underlying concepts for all areas of mathematics.
    • Students learn all math facts with automaticity—develop strategies for understanding and memorizing facts.
    • Emphasis on problem solving
    • Students play games in order to learn and solidify the understanding of concepts.
    • Teachers meet with individual students to differentiate instruction and further understanding.
    • Students get experience in all strands of mathematics—number, place value, rational numbers, geometry, measurement, algebraic reasoning.
    • Emphasis on solving problems in a variety of ways to develop flexible thinkers.  Teachers require students to show their thinking with words and pictures.
    • Integration of technology to further skill development
     
    Science
    • Students experience life, physical and earth sciences
    • Hands-on approach that fosters a love of science
    • Emphasis on the scientific process.
    • Explore major concepts while learning the important facts that support those concepts.
    • Students apply the strategies they learn in language arts to help them make meaning of the science concepts and express themselves in writing.
    • Students often work cooperatively in groups when they engage in science activities
    Social Studies
    • Students explore the physical geography of the world and come to understand his/her place in the world.
    • Emphasis is placed on identifying the continents, oceans and understanding the difference between city, state and country.
    • Students learn about people who make a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.  Important historical figures are studied.
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    Jordyn Abelson
    Lower School General Studies
    2021
  • Photo of Alexandra Aleman
    Alexandra Aleman
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    East Los Angeles College
    2020
  • Berangere Allen-Blaine
    Physical Education, Lower School General Studies
    2022
  • Photo of Michal Anouchi
    Ms. Michal Gordon Anouchi
    Lower School General Studies
    Teacher
    RPRY
    Rutgers University - Bachelor of Arts
    USC - Master of Arts
    2014
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    Lili Babazadeh
    Lower School General Studies, Math
    2020
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    Karen Callahan
    Lower School General Studies, Staff, Middle School General Studies
    2022
  • Photo of Scarlet Cann
    Scarlet Cann
    Lower School General Studies, Lower School Judaic Studies, Math
    2023
  • Photo of Daniela Cervantes
    Daniela Cervantes
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    2021
  • Photo of Rita Choyce
    Ms. Rita Choyce
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    General Studies Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
    2012
  • Photo of Catherine Cisneros
    Ms. Catherine Cisneros
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    General Studies Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
    2017
  • Sean Daly
    Lower School General Studies
    Substitute Teacher
    2023
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    Katie Johanna Davila
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    University of Dominguez Hills - Bachelor of Science and Art
    2021
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    Mrs. Mangel Dolinka
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    Lower School Director
    University of Southern California - Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
    UC Santa Barbara - English Literature and Mathematics
    Bar Ilan University - Master of Arts in Education
    University of California, Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Arts
    2021
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    Mrs. Sonia Deborah Chernotsky Franklin
    Lower School General Studies, Math
    General Studies Third Grade Teacher
    California State University, Northridge - Bachelor of Arts
    Adat Ari El Day School - Jewish Day School Teaching Certificate and Multiple Subject California Credential
    Hebrew Union College - DeLeT Teaching Program - Teaching Credential
    2012
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    Mrs. Chris Friedman
    Lower School General Studies
    General Studies First Grade Teacher
    (310) 475-6401
    State University of New York at Albany - Bachelor of Science
    Mercy College - Masters Of Arts
    2012
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    Mrs. Becca Held Michelle Furer
    Learning Support, Lower School General Studies, Staff, Learning Support Program, Learning Support
    Director of Student Services
    UC Berkley - BA in Psychology
    Vanderbuilt University - Masters of Special Education
    2012
  • Thomas Gianakopoulos
    Lower School General Studies
    2022
  • Photo of Lauren Harris
    Ms. Lauren B. Harris
    Lower School General Studies
    Lesley University - Master of Education
    Colby College - Bachelor
    2019
  • Photo of Paola Hernandez
    Ms. Paola Hernandez
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    General Studies Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
    2017
  • Batel Mann
    Lower School General Studies
    2024
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    Danielle Lauren Marzullo
    Learning Support, Lower School General Studies, Learning Support Program, Specialists, Middle School General Studies, Learning Support
    Middle School Coordinator of Learning Support and Learning Specialist
    2019
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    Yarden Mazor
    Lower School General Studies
    2023
  • Photo of Caroline Miskabi
    Mrs. Caroline Rachel Miskabi
    Lower School General Studies
    Lower School Teacher
    3104741518
    UCLA - Clear Credential in Multiple Subjects, Mild to Moderate, and Moderate to Severe
    United Hebrew Institute (Kingston, Pennsylvania)
    West Chester University - Elementary and Special Education
    2021
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    Cherell Morrison
    Lower School General Studies
    2021
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    Ms. Rhonda Nail
    Lower School General Studies
    Third Grade General Studies Teacher/4th Grade Math Teacher
    University of Oklahoma - Bachelor of Science
    University of Oklahoma - Teaching Credential
    State of Texas and State of Oklahoma - Teaching Credentials
    2012
  • Esther Rbibo
    Learning Support, Electives, Study Skills, Lower School General Studies, Staff, Learning Support Program, Specialists, Middle School General Studies, Early Childhood Center, Learning Support
    2024
  • Photo of Rebecca Richards
    Rebecca N. Richards
    Lower School General Studies, Specialists, Specialists
    Rhode Island School of Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
    2020
  • Photo of Anna Sakellariou
    Ms. Anna Sakellariou
    Lower School General Studies
    General Studies First Grade Teacher
    Binghamton University - Bachelors of Science
    Bank Street College of Education - Master of Science in Education
    2012
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    Sydney Waco
    Lower School General Studies, Early Childhood Center
    2023
  • Photo of Bryan Warner
    Bryan Warner
    Lower School General Studies
    Boston University
    Southern New Hampshire University
    2021
  • Photo of Karen Williams
    Mrs. Karen L. Williams
    Lower School General Studies
    General Studies Kindergarten Teacher
    The University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelor of Science
    2012
  • Photo of Laura Zazueta
    Laura Zazueta
    Lower School General Studies, Staff
    4th Grade General Studies Teacher
    Hebrew Union College - Jewish Day School teaching Certification and Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
    California Lutheran University - Bachelor of Arts
    2015
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