Course Description

In  kindergarten, English language arts instruction introduces students to the  foundational skills necessary for literacy development, including concepts of  print, phonological awareness, and the ability to decode and encode words in  context and in isolation. Students learn the relationships between the sounds  of spoken language and the letters of written language, building early  reading and spelling skills. Oral language expands through structured  speaking and listening experiences that promote vocabulary growth and the use  of complete sentences and basic grammar. Students develop handwriting and  fine motor skills as they transcribe oral language into written text. They  begin composing written work for a variety of purposes and audiences and will  continue to develop their skills across multiple modes and genres. This  subject must utilize the K–2 standards and kindergarten expectations outlined  in Georgia’s K–12 English Language Arts (ELA) Standards.

Kindergarten mathematics regularly incorporates the 8 Mathematical Practices, the Statistical Reasoning Framework, and the Mathematical Modeling Framework. The mathematics content in kindergarten focuses on two critical areas: (1) representing and comparing whole numbers, initially with sets of objects; and (2) describing shapes and space. More learning time in kindergarten is devoted to numbers than to other topics. Being intentional with ongoing exposure to mathematical concepts such as counting and shape identification using a variety of contexts supports students’ efficacy and competence.

EXTRA HELP: Daily interventions will be done with students that need extra academic support