Delphian School

academic Program

The foundation of our Elementary School curriculum is quantity—of reading, writing, arithmetic calculations and opportunities to relate what they're learning in the classroom to other areas of their lives. Students are given the guidance and help they need to take charge of their education, and are expected to participate in designing a fun and rewarding educational program for themselves.

Our caring teachers are constantly looking for ways they can help our students become more independent and responsible for their lives.

Each day students spend time reading, learning math, studying elective courses, practicing their writing and communication skills, learning a second language, participating in fitness activities and working together on projects and in clubs. 

" The teachers are positive, loving, extremely creative and confident in their ability to connect with children."

a.k. Parent

Reading Program

Students complete an extensive reading program in the Elementary School, reading books of increasing difficulty chosen from regularly updated lists which include fiction, historical fiction, biographies, autobiographies and non-fiction.

The reading program is designed to foster a lifelong love of reading, inspiring and empowering students to learn on their own. 

There are over 100 required books at the Elementary School level which encourage students to find the joy in reading, to discuss and recommend books with peers, and to share their ideas about books with their teachers. 

By reading across multiple different genres and subjects, Elementary Students gain so much more than a quickly expanding vocabulary.  They gain an increased knowledge of the world around them and a growing understanding and empathy for others. 

practical Program

Throughout their Elementary School program, students  work on a variety of projects -  independent, instructor-led and peer groups - which connect them to their environment, expand their views,  and bring their education to life.

Projects encourage teamwork and research, and provide numerous opportunities for students to put their knowledge and understanding of how the world works to the test. 

Students will participate in  projects such as collecting for a food drive, toy drive or other charitable activity; using woodworking and math skills to build a birdhouse; holding a job either through our student leadership program or at home; reading aloud to younger students over a period of time; creating a science fair project, and more.