ELEMENTARY PROGRAM: Grades 1- 4

Students demonstrate confidence and strong personalities as they develop their skills through our accelerated program every year. Brilliance philosophy promotes humanistic ethics and values. A Beka combined with The Core Knowledge curriculum provides a strong base for student development.

In language development, students begin learning to read using the phonetic method. A set of six to eight readers is read at each level. Students learn grammar, essay writing, vocabulary, spelling, poems and songs. They learn to use dictionaries and encyclopedias for writing and research. Students follow current events, discuss them in class, and use these as a base to develop and give speeches to support their opinions.

In Math, students learn numbers, counting, roman numerals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and average geometry and algebra. Students also memorize the multiplication tables.

In Science, students learn about lifecycles of living things, matter, solar system, and current developments. They learn about Scientists, their struggles and successes. Hands-on experiments help develop their logical and critical thinking skills. Students also use software on the computer during center time.

In Social Studies, students learn about the sacrifices of brave people and develop a sense of patriotism. They learn about American Civilization, World Civilization and current developments worldwide. Project work helps students learn about the importance of maintaining good health through the consumption of healthy food. Students participate in fitness exercises on a daily basis.

Spanish is learned through songs and poems. Students learn vocabulary and use these in class discussions.

In Art, students learn more about composers, beautiful architecture and artists. Students are given an opportunity to express themselves in class and during our semiannual concerts. Field trips are taken to the Museums around Dallas to expose children to both Art and Science.