Programs

Primary School

Grades K-2

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  • Primary students focus on building habits for community contribution aligned with the School Creed. 

    Each day begins with a morning meeting where students practice greeting one another, sharing with the group, listening carefully to others, and mindfulness. At the end of each day, students complete any remaining classroom jobs, prepare to go home, and organize for the next day. The class gathers for a closing circle on the rug to celebrate what they’ve learned, share commendations, and say goodbye.

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Core Curriculum

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  • Literacy

    Primary school students spend more than two hours each day focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Beyond whole-group instruction, students read independently, visit the library, participate in small reading groups that meet throughout the week, and have personalized opportunities for practice. Through our literacy program, we seek to build confidence, independence, and a foundation for long-term academic success.

  • Mathematics

    The Math in Focus Singapore math program teaches fewer concepts with greater depth and more complex problem solving than typical programs in the United States. Each new concept is introduced with physical manipulatives, such as linking cubes or teddy bear counters. After mastering the concrete, students move to pictorial representations, such as drawing pictures or symbols. Finally, students make the connection to abstract representations such as algorithms. Students use the online personalized learning tool IXL to support their learning.

  • Science

    Our goal is for our students to develop an understanding of the world around them and hone skills in inquiry, investigation, and analysis. At each grade level, students study earth science, physical science, and life science through the inquiry-based FOSS curriculum. Kindergartners explore "Animals," "Materials and Motion," and "Trees and Weather." First graders explore "Air and Weather," "Sound and Light," and "Plants and Animals." Second graders explore  "Pebbles, Sand, and Silt," "Solids and Liquids," and "Insects and Plants."

  • Spanish

    Students have two periods of Spanish instruction. Using interactive activities, read-alouds, games, dancing, and arts and crafts, students will expand their language skills while building the confidence to express themselves verbally and in writing. Students learn and use vocabulary and grammar, with a focus on greetings, numbers, shapes, family, body parts, days of the week, seasons, months, and weather. Students will also explore Hispanic and Latinx cultures and traditions.

Co-curricular & Extracurricular Programs

A Harlem Academy education extends beyond academics – it’s about nurturing the whole child. Our co-curricular and extracurricular programs cultivate creativity, confidence, and well-being so that every child is set up to thrive.

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