Berkeley's 较低的部门 curriculum provides young learners with a strong academic foundation, 再加上丰富的机会, 包括西班牙语, 科学, 体育课, 计算机知识, 图书馆, 剧院, 音乐, 和艺术. Social-emotional learning skills such as cooperation, 自我表现, 尊重, and 同理心 are embedded in our daily classroom curriculum so students 开发 positive relationships with peers and adults. Various community service projects allow our students to put these values into action.
The learning needs of early childhood students in grades 情 through 1 are different from those of elementary school. 因此, our youngest students need a place to call their own, which is specifically tailored to their needs. The Seivold Center for Early Childhood Education sets the stage for a child’s lifelong love of learning. This amazing center for students provides an environment for early childhood learning that allows flexibility and emphasizes exploration, 玩, 和协作.
All 较低的部门 students benefit from a Makerspace and multimedia computer lab containing 3D printers, 绿幕幕墙, and robotics that enhance our STEAM (Science, 技术, 工程, 艺术, and Mathematics) curriculum and result in inspiring innovations by our children.
Our 较低的部门 Discovery Groups for grades K through 5 provide a mixed-age, small group environment for children to learn more about themselves and
棋牌游戏平台的核心文化规范. Social responsibility is instilled in our students at an early age and service to others is very much a part of that expectation. As such, all 较低的部门 students participate in community service projects throughout the year.
在放学之后, the 较低的部门 offers the Berkeley Educational Enrichment Program (BEEP) and a variety of popular after-school clubs and activities, 从高尔夫球到机器人再到国际象棋.