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The stimulating classroom environment emphasizes a strong phonics program, which includes letter recognition and formation, as well as sound sequencing and phonetic sequencing.
Other language arts skills that are highlighted include auditory recognition and discrimination augmented by overall good listening habits. Whitefield teachers encourage the exploration
of books and the love of reading.
Math utilizes a Houghton-Mifflin curriculum, while encouraging individual exploration of patterning, sorting, counting, and sequencing—as well as numeral recognition and
application. Social studies combines an introduction of history and geography relating to the United States— in addition to an exploration of American holidays. The hands-on investigation
of magnets, minerals, rocks, liquids, and energy encourages the study of science. Studies of Biblical stories and verses seek to instill the development of Christian character
and purpose. PreK-4 students enjoy special weekly classes of music, art, physical education, and Spanish. Recess is a daily favorite!
The school day extends from 8:20 am–1:05 pm (including lunch) five days a week.
Students wear a modified Whitefield Academy uniform. Uniforms are available at the Whitefield Campus Store.
Club Cub is Whitefield Academy’s after-school supervision program. Services are available for an additional fee. After-school classes including ballet and tennis are also offered
for PreK-4 students.
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