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Primary Academics

Carrollton's Montessori and Pri­ ings of Jesus.
m ary program introduces the In the English classes, students
young student to a world of learn­ spend m any hours building up
ing. The program is designed so their writing skills with a strong
that the girls are exposed to the em p h a sis on g ra m m a r a n d
experience of working together. spelling. Speaking and listening
They are also able to express their are also highly en cou raged in
unique personalities b y b ein g these classes.
allow ed to learn a t their own The reading program further
p ace in an environm ent free of reinforces the m entioned skills
com petition. The program pro­ through the focus of books. Stu­
motes the development of a well- dents are urged to use the Library
rounded individual even in the facilities. The Librarians m ake the
early stages of the student's life. task e v e n m ore e n jo y a b le b y
In M ontessori, stu d ents are including a story period w hich
ta u g h t b a sics in L a n g u a g e , th ey read to the students an d
M athem atics, Science, G eogra­ en co u rag e the girls com m ents
phy, and practical aspects of life after the story is over.
in general. Students develop a The m ath courses consist of the
strong in tellectu a l foundation c o n c e p ts of tim e, fra ctio n s,
along with spiritual growth. These m oney, division an d m ultiplica­ Above: Third graders Catie Lynch
tea ch in g s ta k e p la c e in d aily tion. Students' work is carried out and Katrina McLaughlin are all
prayers and religion classes. in both and written form. dressed-up for The Mass of the Holy
Spirit. Below: K indergartener
Prim ary a c a d e m ic s , w h ich Topics such as, w eather, the Andrea Gonzalez-Rebull washes-up
consists of first, second, and third hum an body, matter, plants and after painting.
grade, introduces the Carrollton anim als are all taught in Science
learning experience to young stu­ class. Students develop an under­
dents. They are tau ght how to sta n d in g of scien tific w ork in
work together with their cla ss­ order to so lv e p ro b lem s. The
mates, but at the sam e time they classes explore how scien ce is
are encouraged to grow as indi­ related to everyday life.
viduals. The girls are brought up The S o cia l Stu d ies c la s s e s
as well rounded people, with the em phasize com m unity. Student
education of the Catholic religion learn about services the com mu­
to reinforce their stability in years nity provides, and the need for
to come. rules and laws to uphold the com ­
In the study of religion, stu­ munity. They learn about Geog­
dents are introduced to the sacra­ raphy, and History.
ments of the Catholic religion. In The know ledge that the girls
the second grade, the girls pre­ gain by taking part in these pro­
pare to receive the Sacram ent of gram s encourages them to learn
R e co n cilia tio n a n d First Holy a n d set a fo u n d a tio n for th e
Communion. They are taught to beginning of an inspiring educa­
understand how their lives are tion. This is som ething that will
enriched by the life an d tea ch ­ help them for years to com e.

"When I grow up I want to be

...a teacher." ... a V eteri­
... a n artist." - - K a r i n a n aria n ." . . . a F in an cial ... a jewelry per­
... a movie star." Isadora Sepul- Pereira Da A m a n d a C onsultant." - son." -A vani
-Cctrolina Foster veda Cunha Bonvecchio Adriana Diez Sharma