Video
Viewing Policy
English Literature
and Composition
Comprehensive studies of select fiction and non-fiction classics,
poetry, and writing in all grades are followed by Speech and Survey
of British Literature in 9th grade.
Instruction
of Composition Policy
Reading
and Literacy Policy
K-3rd
Grades Reading List
4th
Grade Reading List
5th-6th
Grade Reading List
Upper
School Reading List
Making the Grade in
Math
We build on Singapore Math with dedicated courses in Pre-Algebra,
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2, giving students the solid foundation
they need for high school.
Mathematics
Policy
Science for the 21st
Century
The Core Knowledge curriculum is followed in grades K-8. Special
features for 7th grade: Chemistry, Meteorology, and Genetics; 8th
grade: Physics and Geology; 9th Grade: Biology and Ecology; Electives:
Astronomy, Meteorology, Introduction to Chemistry, Physics, and
Earth Sciences.
Science
Policy
History and Economics
The Core Knowledge curriculum is followed in grades K-8. World and
American History in 7th and 8th grades, plus 9th grade Economics,
unique in PSD! This course provides an understanding of economic
systems, money and banking, and the essential elements of micro-
and macroeconomics.
Computer Technology
Liberty offers several courses to demystify computers and empower
students to fully utilize computers as tools. In addition to keyboarding
and basic applications, students learn the historical impact of
technology, the building blocks of a computer, basic hardware and
operating system architecture, and computer programming.
Foreign Languages
The acquisition and appreciation of other languages is essential
to the understanding of one's own language and the world. Latin
vocabulary, the root of all Romance languages, is taught throughout
the grades with a dedicated course in 7th grade. Electives: Latin,
Spanish.
Fine Arts
The Core Knowledge curriculum provides students with a solid background
in art and music history, theory, and appreciation. Upper school
Students may also choose from a wide range of electives including
Band, Orchestra, Choir, as well as Drawing, Painting, Drafting,
Ceramics, Pen & Ink, Photography, Technical Drawing and Woodshop.
Physical Education
Healthy minds and healthy bodies work together. Physical Education
for grades K-9 along with offering 9th grade Health classes to complete
the Upper School program. |