Curricula

Language Arts (Look for LA syllabi under this button.)

The Language arts program at Kingfisher is based on a belief in the power of learning using multi-intelligences philosophy. We experience literature through many mediums—reading, viewing, drama, art, music, etc. For example, the lower middle school (5th-6th) reads “Romeo and Juliet.” We read the play aloud, view the classic Zephirelli film, deliver a monologue, and produce an art project related to the play. We always take advantage of plays being performed in Atlanta. The upper middle school, during Black History Month, reads Things Fall Apart, Bikko, and Malcolm X. We learn about African customs and pre-white culture. We view the films Cry Freedom and Malcolm X and explore Muslim culture. Our program is very fluid and takes into consideration the class population and what is being offered by the arts community in Atlanta. Most importantly, we have a desire to instill a love of literature in our students that will last for a lifetime.

Playschool (Ms. Jenni)

Playschool is the youngest group at Kingfisher.

Kindergarten-1st grade (Ms. Marta)

This is the beginning of reading and writing, through play and lots of activities.

Administrative Stuff

Items that involve the parents over the whole school--forms due, field trip permits, monies due, administrative announcements, etc.

Science

Here is the syllabus for urban ecology and some discussion of the topic.