University High School of Business and Leadership International (UHSBLI) works with K-6 students to promote academic, social emotional, and personal growth. Students attending this program work with qualified teachers who are focused on providing children with the support needed to enter middle school successfully.
*Elementary School Program
The elementary program is also open to international students who wish to learn in an online setting.
Elementary Curriculum: K-6
| Language Arts/Reading | Course Description |
| Grade K Language Arts/Reading | The Kindergarten Language Arts/Reading course focuses on laying a solid foundation for beginning English language literacy. The course offers students the opportunity to master a range of basic language skills and applications that prepare them for further language concepts in ensuing grades. |
| Grade 1 Language Arts/Reading | This Grade 1 Language Arts/Reading course uses grade-appropriate books, stories, and poems to teach letter recognition and to support standards for reading literature and informational text. |
| Grade 2 Language Arts/Reading | This Grade 2 Language Arts/Reading course builds core language arts and reading skills with opportunities for students to engage with different types of texts and writing structures. |
| Grade 3 Language Arts/Reading | Grade 3 Language Arts/Reading builds on students’ basic language arts and reading skills by engaging them in different types of texts and a variety of writing forms and structures. The course helps students develop their command of the conventions of standard English in writing and speaking, including grammar and usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. It also helps students expand their vocabulary and develop their listening skills. Course topics include: – Nouns and Pronouns – Writing Personal Narrative – Explanatory Writing – Verbs, Adjectives and Adverbs – Opinion Writing – Writing That Compares – Expository Writing – Writing a Story |
| Grade 4 Language Arts/Reading | Grade 4 Language Arts/Reading is a rigorous course that builds on students’ growing language arts and reading skills by engaging them with more complex texts and writing forms. This course focuses on six different types of writing – personal narrative, informational articles, persuasive essays, fictional narrative, fantasy stories, and plays – as a platform from which to teach key ideas and details, craft and structure, integration of knowledge and ideas, phonics and word recognition, and fluency. In addition, this course embellishes students’ command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary as they pertain to the fundamentals of reading. Course topics include: – Types of Texts – Features of Nonfiction – Narrative Writing – Characterization – Elements of Drama – Informative Writing – Organizing, Outlining – Researching a Topic – Compare/Contrast Informative Texts – Speeches, Persuasive Writing – MythsComparing Point of View – Poetry – Imagery – Fact vs. Opinion; Fantasy vs. Reality |
| Grade 5 Language Arts/Reading | Grade 5 Language Arts/Reading is a rigorous course that builds and challenges students’ growing language arts and reading skills with more complex texts and writing structures. Students learn how to create, support, and develop a logical flow of ideas in writing that will convey to readers a main point or message. In addition, concepts of English basics, including phonics, word origins, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar are reviewed. Course topics include: – Prose, Sentences, and Personal Narrative – Prose, Nouns, and Story Writing – Drama and Verbs – Poetry and Pronouns – Genres, Adjectives, and Writing to Compare – Historic Text, Adverbs, and Essay Writing – Scientific Text and Writing a Book Review – Technical Text, Capitalization, and Sources – Research, Punctuation, and Reports – Precise and Effective Writing |
| Grade 6 Language Arts/Reading | Grade 6 Language Arts/Reading, the teacher leads students to discover the basic elements of literature in a variety of literary and informational texts. She helps students to look for key ideas and reinforcing details in literature and then learn how to effectively communicate ideas in their own work. The course provides a review and practice of the conventions of standard English in grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. |
| Discover English- Elementary School Part 1-ESL | This course is designed to help students achieve mastery of English as a second language. Students of any native tongue and any level of mastery can improve their English through the Discover Method presented in this course. The course includes the syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation needed to comprehend everyday English. Students learning English for the first time, or needing extra practice and help with English as a second language will find this course to be a perfect fit. Students can use Discover English in a stand-alone environment or as a supplement to teacher instruction in the classroom in a blended learning environment. |
| Science | Course Description |
| Grade K Science | The Grade K Science course investigates basic concepts of life, earth, and physical science, as well as physics. On-camera experiments add color and variety to the course, as well as deepening students’ understanding of the concepts. Course topics include: – Plants – Animals – Earth’s Resources – Weather – Matter – Movement |
| Grade 1 Science | The Grade 1 Science course looks at different habitats and the animals that live in them, how animals’ needs are met, how animals change, and how they differ from each other. The course also investigates weather and the natural resources of the earth. It explores why and how things move and make sound, and introduces energy and technology. Course topics include: – Habitat – Life Cycles – Earth’s Resources – Weather and the Sky – Matter – Sounds and Movements – Energy and Technology |
| Grade 2 Science | The Grade 2 Science course investigates animal life, plant life, weather, water, and physics, as well as technology and astronomy. Engaging in on-camera experiments and examples help deepen students’ understanding of the concepts presented. Course topics include: – Plants and Animals – Food Chains and Life Cycles – Earth’s Resources – Weather and Seasons – Matter, Energy, Forces, Motion and Sound – Space and Technology |
| Grade 3 Science | The Grade 3 Science course investigates topics in life science, earth science, and physics, as well as technology and astronomy. Engaging in on-camera experiments and examples help deepen students’ understanding of the concepts presented. |
| Grade 4 Science | Grade 4 Science is a stimulating course discussing topics of life, earth, and physical science as well as space and technology. The course includes labs to help students experience the theory they are learning “in action”. |
| Grade 5 Science | Grade 5 Science is an engaging and thought-provoking course covering Life, Physical, and Earth Science. The course includes lab videos where students observe experiments that demonstrate the concepts they are learning. |
| Grade 6 Life Science | In Life Science, students study living organisms, including plants, animals, and human beings. Beginning with a review of the basics of science, such as the scientific method, the teacher goes on to explore life itself, beginning with cellular organization and discussing the organization of living things. Particular emphasis is placed on human biology. Course topics include: – The Scientific Method – Science and Nature – The Nature of Life – Plant and Animal Cells – Cell Division – The Six Kingdoms – Protists – Fungus – Plants – Simple Invertebrates – Vertebrates – Major Systems of the Human Body – Nutrition |
| Math | Course Description |
| Grade K Math Common Core | Grade K Math leads students through the rudimentary concepts required for math, preparing them for mathematical operations. The use of colorful and varied manipulatives and graphics in the video lessons adds variety and helps students stay focused on and interested in the subject matter. |
| Grade 1 Math Common Core | The Grade 1 Math course focuses on addition and subtraction through the number 20, whole number relationships and place value, linear measurement, measuring lengths, and geometric shapes. |
| Grade 2 Math Common Core | This Grade 2 Math course emphasizes base-ten notation, fluency with addition and subtraction, using standard units of measure, and describing and analyzing shapes. |
| Grade 3 Math Common Core | This Grade 3 Math course focuses on multiplication and division up to the number 100, fractions, the structure of rectangular arrays and area, and two-dimensional shapes. |
| Grade 4 Math Common Core | This Grade 4 Math course emphasizes multi-digit multiplication and division, fractions, and analysis and classification of geometric figures. |
| Grade 5 Math Common Core | The Grade 5 Math course is designed to give students additional experience with basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Besides working with larger whole numbers, in this course, students focus on performing these mathematical operations on fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. Students are introduced to basic algebraic and geometric concepts and many other topics to provide them with a strong mathematical foundation. |
| Grade 6 Math Common Core | In the Grade 6 Math course, students study the mathematical concepts that will help them as they transition through middle school and prepare for Pre-Algebra. The teacher brings math to life, presenting compelling and engaging real-world applications. |
| Social Studies | Course Description |
| Grade K Social Studies | The Kindergarten Social Studies course covers basic concepts of social groups, social interactions, and concepts having to do with families, neighborhoods and communities, working, and jobs. The course continues to build a strong social foundation by further discussing needs versus wants, spending money wisely, and even investigating weather and different kinds of geography, such as deserts, mountains, plains, etc, as well as the use of maps. Students learn about the countries of the world, the United States, technology, days-weeks-months, holidays, celebrations, and traditions. |
| Grade 1 Social Studies | The Grade 1 Social Studies course investigates social groups and interactions in school, community, and work, and begins to explore aspects of our environment such as weather, along with innovations that affect our lives and people who have shaped our nation. |
| Grade 2 Social Studies | The Grade 2 Social Studies course begins to explore how the student fits in the world as a member of a community, a country, and the world. It introduces maps and discusses how industry and government work in the U.S.A. Grade 2 Social Studies presents US History from the early Native American period to the Civil War and finishes with an introduction to world history. |
| Grade 3 Social Studies | The Grade 3 Social Studies course begins to explore how the student fits into the world as a member of a community, a country, and the world. It introduces maps and how where one lives affects one’s life, how industry works, and how government works in the U.S.A. It continues with US History from early Native Americans to the Civil War and finishes up with an introduction to world history. |
| Grade 4 Social Studies | The Grade 4 Social Studies course discusses the regional landforms, climates, maps, and natural resources in the U.S. It goes on to explore the diversity of the American population and political concepts such as democracy, maps, the U.S. Constitution, and citizens’ responsibilities. Next, the course focuses on the regions of the United States, discussing their land formations, resources, and people both historically and in modern times. |
| Grade 5 Social Studies | The Grade 5 Social Studies course covers the history of the Americas from the first Native Americans through the 21st Century. It discusses not only the historical events through these periods but also explores the motives and mindset of the people who made them happen. |
| Grade 6 Social Studies |
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| Preschool – Level 1 | This course is the first of a two-part series designed to provide early learners with basic preparation for academic achievement. This course has a strong emphasis on life skills, cognition, and expression, in both verbal and written forms and foundational concepts of the core curricular areas. With simple, easy-to-answer problems, young children learn computer usage skills while developing self-esteem. |
| Preschool – Level 2 | This course is the second of a two-part series for preschoolers. Continuing on from Preschool – Level 1, this course uses aural, visual, and kinesthetic (signing) instructional methods to present foundational concepts in language, math, and science while developing important life skills. Straightforward, easy-to-answer problems make this an ideal course for students who are just learning how to use a computer. |
| Grade K Special Learning | This course is designed to build an academic foundation for students with special needs. Students who are Autistic, those with Down Syndrome, and other academically challenged students have excelled in this course. To increase communicative abilities, aural, visual, and kinesthetic (signing) techniques are utilized. A special emphasis is placed on building understanding and self-esteem, as the student develops academic, social, and life skills. |
| Grade 1 Special Learning | This course builds upon the foundation of the Grade K Special Learning course. Students who are Autistic, those with Down Syndrome, and other academically challenged students have excelled in this course. Utilizing aural, visual, and kinesthetic (signing) techniques, students review and build on their knowledge of basic concepts from all subject areas. An emphasis is placed on building self-esteem and increasing academic, social, and speech capabilities. |
| Foundations of Music | The Foundations of Music course develops a foundation for students of what music is, the different instruments in the various families of musical instruments, musical periods, select composers, and musical genres and styles. Course topics include: What is Music?Music BasicsString FamilyPercussion FamilyBrass FamilyWoodwind FamilyThe Human VoiceMusic EnsemblesMusical Periods of Western MusicMusical Styles and GenresFundamentals of Music Sound |
| Music Appreciation | The Music Appreciation course provides an overview of the development of Western music from Pre-Renaissance to Modern times on the European continent and in America. The focus is on select composers and how they influenced musical styles – and on enjoying our rich heritage of music. Course topics include: – Renaissance Music – Baroque Music – Classical Music – Pre-Romantic Music – Early Romantic Music – Mid-Romantic Music – Late Romantic Music – Twentieth Century Music |
| Intro to Social Emotional Learning – Elementary | The Social Emotional Learning – Elementary School course is a platform from which to engage elementary-age students in a journey of discovering the social and emotional aspects of their lives, and how they can begin at an early age to use their attitudes and choices to improve their overall well-being and physical health. She imbues into the course a contagious positive attitude, as well as skills for handling day-to-day challenges that all students will face throughout their lives. |
| Elementary Engineering | This Elementary Engineering course introduces students to the basics of engineering and analyzes the major impact engineers have had on the world as we know it. Students will study each step of the engineering design process, and then put these steps into action. They will practice problem-solving and brainstorming through different design challenges, and will also learn about several fields of engineering that exist today. |
| STEM 3: Electronics and Coding | In STEM 1: Introduction to Coding course, students are taught how to program using the Blockly coding language. With Blockly, everything is done with little building blocks that snap together in an intuitive way. Each block represents a small piece of code that together makes an entire program. Coding with blocks allows students to focus on the fundamental principles of coding without the challenging initial learning curve required for traditional programming languages. Students will be led through activities with incrementally more advanced building blocks. Each block is similar in structure to the syntax and style of real-world programming languages. As students learn to program by snapping blocks together, they are laying a foundation for more advanced programming languages. Students will learn about conditional statements, loops, and functions. |
