English/Language Arts focuses on reading, writing, and grammar. Math includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Science covers biology, chemistry, and physics. Social Studies covers American and world history. Foreign language courses available for non-required students
Social-emotional development helps kids understand and manage emotions. Early experiences shape these skills for later life. Parents play primary role in social-emotional development
First three years build foundation for security and self-esteem. Fourth to thirteenth birthday marks mental framework for adult mindset. Erikson's "Initiative versus Guilt" stage develops conscious self-image. Piaget's Preoperational Stage shows limited understanding of others' perspectives
Children experience major growth spurts, especially in girls. Puberty begins in some 10-year-olds, others take longer. Growing pains and overuse injuries are common. Children need 9-12 hours of sleep each night
Social-emotional learning helps children understand feelings and build relationships. Yale School of Medicine research shows improved academic achievement with SEL. These activities provide essential life skills and emotional foundation
Children become more social and prefer playing with friends. They can express feelings but need help with tricky emotions. They need parental approval and connection with family. They might have fears of criticism, tests, or supernatural things