ECDS LOWER SCHOOL
Intelligence, strong values and a solid work ethic allow our students to stand out and succeed in today’s world.
The curriculum at ECDS is designed to provide students with the skills and perspective necessary for them to achieve their highest potential. We provide an exceptional learning environment using vertical integration, individualized programming, and a problem solving orientation. While we have established consistent performance standards and evaluation criteria, we are constantly reviewing programs and goals to insure that our curriculum remains up to date and innovative.
mathematics
At the core of our math curriculum is the belief that in order to embrace mathematics as an essential building block of a productive life, students need to engage in mathematical exploration on a daily basis. We also understand that students think uniquely and differently. For this reason, we use a foundational philosophy that we apply to any of three math programs that are chosen specifically to fit students’ needs. All three programs align to a set of core mathematical standards that reflect best practices in curriculum and instruction.
geography
At ECDS, students explore the world by mastering the use of maps, globes, and atlases, learning how latitude and longitude guide us. They discover regions, spheres, and the spatial organization of Earth's surface while identifying key locations and geographic features to better understand our planet.
Reading/literature
Research shows that professionals must be familiar with a wide range of instrumental methodologies when teaching reading. Each child has a unique learning style and the instruction needs to be flexible enough in their teaching to meet each child’s needs. At ECDS the teachers are well versed in numerous approaches to reading including a variety of Phonics systems and Literature Based Instruction. Our goal is to develop lifelong readers who use critical thinking skills to comprehend literature in a variety of genres.
Social studies/history
Cultural diversity and understanding cultural perspective is an integral part of Easton Country Day School. Understanding the interconnectedness and interdependence of national history, world history and current events is the main focus of our history curriculum. Our younger students immerse themselves in cultural studies. They learn to compare and contrast local, state and federal government both past and present as well as explore the cultures and governments of many countries of the world. At the middle school level the students receive in-depth knowledge of the USA and Europe from a historical perspective. As they learn how and why the world got to be the way it is they begin to compare and contrast decisions made by past political figures and those made today.
writing
One of the primary mediums for communicating knowledge within academic circles is the written word. At ECDS it is of the utmost importance that students develop exemplary writing skills. Each core subject area requires the student to be proficient in one or more specific styles of writing. Students are required to develop the skills necessary to become, versatile, flexible, interesting writers.
computer
In the ever changing world of technology, the computer curriculum at ECDS focuses on the essential knowledge and skills that students need to be lifelong, responsible learners in the area of technology. We strive to educate our students to be knowledgeable of computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word etc.), keyboarding, flexibility and creative problem-solving are essential tools.
