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Focusing on What Matters

Elementary students at Buckhead Prep experience an immersive, bespoke, fully integrated curriculum. Each grade level features 4 thematic units that invite students into a deep study. Elementary school is a critical time for a child; at Buckhead Prep, we focus on building a rock-solid foundation for students to build upon after they graduate our program at the end of 5th grade. 

The school day is simplified for our learners, resulting in an amplification of their learning. Students aren't overwhelmed or overloaded; they are challenged at optimal levels and have plenty of time to recharge. Below, you'll find a sample schedule along with additional program details.

Sample Kindergarten Schedule

A Monday in November:
  • Morning Meeting
    • Students gather with their teachers to build community and practice communicating. 
  • Foundational Literacy
    • Students engage in encoding & decoding activities to build literacy skills.  
  • Shared Reading
    • The whole class reads and writes about a novel. Yes, we read novels in Kindergarten!
  • Snack
    • Time to eat and chat.
  • Math
    • Moving from the concrete to the abstract, math lessons are always a stimulating part of the day. 
  • Recess
    • Buckhead Prep's wooded playground is the perfect place to get some fresh air and exercise. 
  • Lunch
    • Whether eating a packed lunch or ordering from one of our community partners, lunch is the perfect time to partake in some al fresco dining in our courtyard. 
  • Knowledge Building Lessons
    • These lessons center on science and social-studies content, and are related to the overarching theme of the current unit. 
  • Special Subjects
    • Today might be Spanish, P.E. Art, or Music - they are all great. 
  • Closing Circle
    • Time to reflect on the past day and prepare for the next. 
  • Dismissal
    • 2:00 dismissal means there is plenty of time to enjoy the wonders of childhood, wherever that may be. 

Program Details

Lower Elementary (K-2)

Buckhead Prep utilizes a wide variety of both published and in-house curricula to inform instruction. Continue on for a sample of materials used:

  • Reading
    • Full chapter-book length novels, like the Magic Tree House series
    • Numerous picture books in the content areas (too many to name!)
    • UFLI Foundations for foundational skill development
  • Writing
    • A dynamic blend of the principles put forth in The Writing Revolution and Patterns of Power
  • Math
    • Signapore Math: Dimensions
  • Handwriting
    • Zaner-Bloser Handwriting
  • Science
    • Picture-Perfect Science & Picture-Perfect STEM series
  • Social Studies
    • Core Knowledge History & Geography
  • Sample Unit Themes
    • Georgia, Then & Now
    • Power Play
    • Outback Adventures
    • Weather Watchers

 

Upper Elementary (3-5)

Buckhead Prep utilizes a wide variety of both published and in-house curricula to inform instruction. Continue on for a sample of materials used:

Reading

  • High-interest novels read in book clubs, which are related to current unit theme

Writing

  • A dynamic blend of the principles put forth in The Writing Revolution and Patterns of Power

Math

  • Signapore Math: Dimensions

Science

  • Custom lessons developed just for Buckhead Prep

Social Studies

  • Custom lessons developed just for Buckhead Prep

Sample Unit Themes

  • Forces of Nature
  • Colonies & Contraptions
  • Abracadabra: Mysteries, Magnets, and Magic!
  • Survival Mode
Special Subjects

In addition to their core curriculum, elementary students at Buckhead Prep experience a highly-curated set of special area subject instruction. These classes, taught by expert teachers, happen once per day, each day of the week. The classes are: 

  • Spanish
  • Physical Education
  • Music Foundations
  • Art Foundations