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Hellenic Classical Charter School Curriculum – S.I Kindergarten - Gr. 3
English Language Arts Columbia University Reading and Writing Project
(Reading, Writing Speaking, Reading Workshop:
Listening) Units of Study; Emergent Reading, Word Solving, Fiction, Nonfiction,
Text Structures, Biography, Mystery
 Balanced Literacy Writing Workshop:
Framework
 Workshop Model Units of Study; Narrative, Realistic Fiction, Opinion, Poetry,
 Paideia (Socratic Informational writing
Seminar) Persuasive Writing (Grade 3), Literary Essay (Grade 3), Fairy
Tales(Grade 3)
Phonics/Word Study: Teachers College Phonics Program, Fundations
Wordly Wise(Grade 3)
Math Math Workshop:
Into MATH
 Workshop Model
 Math Talks
 Math Centers
 Paideia (Socratic
Seminar)

Science Science Workshop:
Scientific Inquiry/Engineering Process
 Workshop Model HMH Science Dimensions
 Science Labs
 Paideia(Socratic
Seminar)
Social Studies Social Studies Workshop:
NYC DOE program Passport to Social Studies Students are
 Workshop Model encouraged to think like historians, to raise questions, think critically,
 Paideia (Socratic consider many perspectives, and gather evidence in support of their
Seminar) interpretations
The units also align with the New York State K-8 Social Studies
Framework.
Technology/STEM Coding – Scratch Junior,
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Project Based Learning
Greek - Enrichment classes HCCS students will learn to read, write, speak, and understand Greek
beginning in Kindergarten.
Beginning with simple words and phrases first, then sentences and
readings. Each lesson contains a vocabulary of new words and many
idiomatic phrases translated into English.
Singing, games and plentiful opportunities for conversation and
practice are integral components of Greek Instruction.
Greek Culture - Aesop’s Fables, Mythology,
Greek Folk Dancing