Grades 1 – 5:
Our Elementary School serves students in grade 1 through grade 5. The American teachers and curriculum focus on young students’ unique learning needs while building a strong foundation for education. Our early education program consists of small class sizes, language acquisition, celebration of culture, and social emotional support.
1st Grade through 5th Grade, we support foundational skills:
MATH
SCIENCE – STEM
LANGUAGE
MUSIC
ART
P.E.
| 2025-2026 | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Quarter 4 | April 6, 2026 |
| 2026-2027 | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | August 7, 2026 |
| Quarter 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Quarter 3 | January 18, 2027 |
| Quarter 4 | April 5, 2027 |
One of the things that makes it really easy to support students that need extra help in the class is the small class sizes and the fact that we have co-teacher to help with English learners. We’re able to really individualize the instruction, pull students out for one-on-one support if they need it or work together in small groups inside the classroom.
The thing I love most about teaching at St. Paul is the community that’s built here and the way that everyone cares for each other and all the children. You can see that they really care about the full development of the students over here. They prepare the students to be global citizens and contribute positively to the world once they leave. One thing parents should know about sending their child to St. Paul is that they will be cared for and loved and well educated at the same time.
I think what makes teaching at St. Paul a unique experience is the amount of support that you get as a teacher and as a student. You can see that they really care about the full development of the students over here. They prepare the students to be global citizens and contribute positively to the world once they leave.
Our team holds top qualifications, bringing expertise and passion to the classroom.
Flexible lessons that adapt to students’ unique learning styles and pace.
Teachers design engaging, hands-on activities that make learning memorable and fun
Our teachers are compassionate and invested in the well-being and growth of every child
We really do nurture the whole child. We nurture their social emotional development. We nurture their academic growth. Children need love and they need to feel confident and safe in order to take academic risks. We want parents to know that we love their children. We want them to know that they’re safe and respected. We know that every child learns differently and grows at their own rate.
Some of the things that we do here in elementary school to prepare our students to make that transition into middle school is developing a social emotional program. They are working on problem solving skills, building relationships, empathy, kindness. We have a very close relationship with our parents and we believe that the partnership between parents and teachers is critical to students well-being.
Elementary Academics:
Daily Literacy: 90-minute literacy block – The Science of Reading
Daily Mathematics: 50-minute math block
Science aligned to NGSS; Social Studies aligned to AERO standards
Assessments:
Our experienced teaching staff introduces specific materials and strategies to engage young learners. Movement and interaction is used often to get children excited about learning all subjects. Interactive lessons to help students learn:
Fun: We make education enjoyable, sparking a lifelong love for learning.
Release energy: We provide opportunities for physical activity and movement, essential for a child’s well-being.
Explore: We encourage exploration and discovery, allowing students to learn by doing.
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PERIOD |
TIME |
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Morning Recess |
7:50 – 8:10 |
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Morning Meeting |
8:15 – 8:45 |
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1 |
8:45 – 9:30 |
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2 |
9:35 – 10:20 |
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Snack Break |
10:25 – 10:35 |
|
3 |
10:40 – 11:25 |
|
4 |
11:30 – 12:15 |
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Lunch |
12:20 – 1:20 |
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5 |
1:25 – 2:10 |
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6 |
2:15 – 3:00 |
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Closing Circle – Pack Up – Dismiss |
3:00 – 3:10 |
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Beyond (Mon/Thur) – Beyond+ (Tue/Fri) |
3:15 – 4:05 |
|
PERIOD |
TIME |
|
Morning Recess |
7:50 – 8:10 |
|
Morning Meeting |
8:15 – 8:45 |
|
1 |
8:45 – 9:25 |
|
2 |
9:25 – 10:15 |
|
Snack Break |
10:20 – 10:30 |
|
3 |
10:35 – 11:20 |
|
4 |
11:25 – 12:10 |
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Lunch |
12:15 – 1:10 |
|
5 |
1:15 – 2:00 |
|
Pack Up – Dismiss |
2:00 – 2:10 |
At St. Paul Elementary School, academic rigor is intentional, supportive, and developmentally appropriate. Our program is designed to challenge students while ensuring every child receives the instruction and support they need to succeed.
Students engage in a structured and research-based academic program, with a strong daily focus on literacy. Every day, students participate in reading through a variety of formats, including independent reading, partner work, small groups, and read-alouds, building accuracy, fluency, phonics, and comprehension. Many students are strong in mathematics. Homework consistently provides practice at home and helps students cover a wider area of content.
Our schedule reflects the importance of core academics, with a dedicated 90-minute literacy block and a 50-minute math block each day. Instruction is aligned to international standards and grounded in best practices, resulting in high levels of student achievement.
Assessment plays a key role in maintaining academic rigor. Teachers use ongoing formative assessments along with beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year benchmarks to monitor progress and identify learning needs. Student data is carefully analyzed to inform instruction, guide planning, and provide timely interventions or enrichment.
Our curriculum is vertically aligned through backward planning from high school to middle school and into elementary, ensuring students build the skills they need for future academic success. Science instruction follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), while Social Studies is aligned with AERO standards. Grade-level teams meet regularly to plan, review data, and collaborate with support teachers and curriculum coordinators.
High-quality instruction is supported through frequent classroom observations. School leadership uses a clear observation framework focused on learning environment, content knowledge, and instructional practices to ensure consistency and excellence across classrooms.
We also implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to meet the needs of all learners. Through strong Tier 1 classroom instruction, targeted Tier 2 supports, and individualized Tier 3 interventions, students receive academic, language, behavioral, and executive functioning support as needed.
Through intentional planning, high expectations, and personalized support, our Elementary School program ensures that every student is challenged, supported, and prepared for continued success in middle school and beyond.