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Elementary School

Concordia’s Elementary School program, for students in Grades 1 to 5, nurtures each child's unique gifts and talents while promoting academic, social-emotional, and character growth.


Our dedicated teachers create a culture of learning that encourages hard work, creative thinking, and positive risk-taking.

Teaching Philosophy
& Methodology

Our curriculum focuses on reading, writing, social studies, STEM, physical education, and the arts, broadening students' skills and worldviews through practical, real-world contexts.

Students learn through exploration and discovery, actively engaging in asking questions, conducting research, and reflecting on their work.

Elementary School Curriculum

The course of study at Concordia parallels school subjects taught in the United States.

Elementary School Curriculum

The Elementary School curriculum is based on the American standards in education.

The standards we use are:  
  • Common Core Standards for Math and Literacy,
  • Next Generational Science Standards (NGSS) for Science
  • C3 Framework for Social Studies
  • National Core Arts Standards for Visual Arts
  • SHAPE standards for Physical Education
  • National Core Standards for Music 
 

Maths

In the Elementary School, students in Grades 1-5 utilize Bridges in Mathematics as the primary resource. Bridges is inquiry-based, student-centered, supports the Common Core standards, focuses on critical thinking, and promotes mathematical reasoning, thinking, and practices.

In math lessons, students are provided opportunities to work in pairs, small groups, and with peers to develop positive math identities, build problem-solving skills, and show conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. 

English Language Learning (ELL)

At Concordia, English is the primary language of instruction.

Our ELL program ensures that every student receives the support they need to fully access the curriculum, have equitable opportunity to thrive, and they can make the most of their learning journey. 

Mandarin

We offer daily Mandarin lessons for all Elementary students.

Our program gives every student the opportunity to learn and value the cultural heritage of our host country through language immersion, reading, creating, hands-on experiences, and flexible ability groups. This helps to increase appreciation for our diverse community. 

 

Balanced Literacy

We use research-based teaching methods and resources to ensure your child excels in all aspects of literacy development (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Our goal is to foster a love for literacy, ensure that every child progresses confidently through their grade-level standards, and develop skills and understandings that transfer across subject and grade levels.

Extracurricular Activities

Elementary School students have countless opportunities to engage in authentic learning experiences that are based on interests, passion, skills, and curiosity. The expansive menu of more than 50 options is led by teachers and other external professionals.

Our goal is to help students to refine skills they already have, give them a voice in choosing something they want to learn, and build a strong community by learning and growing with students across different grades in Elementary school.  

Counselling and Support Program

The goal of Concordia’s ES counseling program is to help all students develop social and emotional skills and attitudes to succeed in school and other social settings. Our program is both preventative and responsive and counselors use the research based Second Step Program that focuses on lessons such as conflict resolution, friendships, transition, safety, and empathy. In the ES, we expect and empower students of all ages to model values such as kindness, gratitude, self-control, perseverance, forgiveness, compassion, and wisdom. 

Conselling Service Include

  • Individual counseling 
  • Small-group counseling 
  • Whole class instruction 
  • Onboarding new students and families 
  • Leading the Care and Concern process 
  • Consulting and Referral Services for parents 

Learning Support

In ES, Learning Support (LS) team works along with classroom and ELL teachers to provide services for students based on the Multi-tiered Service System (MTSS). The LS team also provides research-based interventions for students with Individual Learning Plans needing academic, behavioral, emotional, social, and developmental support.

House Teams

Concordia Elementary School’s House Teams foster community and character-building. Students are placed into one of four teams: Ionracas (Integrity), Yupaychay (Respect), Umoja (Unity), and Augatuaa (Grit), where they earn points by embodying these values. The unique team names, selected from lesser-known languages, ensure inclusivity. This program strengthens connections among different grade levels and teachers, with parents also participating. Regular activities and assemblies encourage students to live out virtues, creating a supportive and engaged school community.

Read more about our House Teams

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