Grades 4 to 5 · Cycle 3

Upper Elementary

CM1 & CM2

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Three languages, growing independence.

In CM1 and CM2, students deepen their skills in French and English, begin Spanish, and get ready with confidence for Middle School.

French · English · SpanishGrades 4–5U.S. math in 5th grade
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Literacy

Confident readers and writers

Students read longer texts, write with more structure and strengthen their grammar and vocabulary in French, with English language arts every week: 5 hours in CM1 and 6 hours in CM2, including U.S. math.

Math & science

French math, and U.S. math in CM2

The French mathematics program deepens fractions, decimals, geometry and problem-solving. In CM2, students also begin U.S. math in English, so they are ready for both systems. Science and technology projects build scientific thinking.

Spanish

A third language

Students begin Spanish with one hour per week in CM1 and CM2, before two hours per week in Middle School.

Humanities & Culture

Understanding the world

Through history, geography, civics, arts and cultural exploration, students learn to understand different perspectives, make connections and develop their curiosity about the world around them.

Why families choose LFSD Upper Elementary

Three languagesFrench in all subjects, English language arts every week, and Spanish one hour per week: a strong start toward becoming global communicators.
MathematicsNumbers, arithmetic, geometry and measurement build logical thinking and problem-solving skills that students apply to real-life situations and future learning.
ScienceThrough observation and hands-on experiments, students explore matter and objects, living things and technology, developing curiosity, scientific thinking and critical thinking.
History, geography & civicsStudents learn about time periods, places and cultures, and what it means to be a responsible citizen, with the symbols and traditions of both France and the United States.
Arts & musicVisual arts with a variety of techniques, museum visits, chorus and performances at our Holiday Show and Kermesse help students express themselves and appreciate culture.
Physical educationRegular P.E. classes, team sports and a dance period help students stay healthy, cooperate and follow the rules of the game.
Beyond the classroomField trips bring lessons to life, from the Carlsbad Museum of Making Music and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to whale watching. Each trip ends with a report on what students discovered.
After schoolOptional after-school activities include homework club, chess, soccer, track & field, arts, cooking and much more, for creativity, skills and friendships.
Respect & empathyGuided by our R.E.A.D. values, students learn to live together, listen to others, resolve conflicts and welcome different cultures and points of view.

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LFSD welcomes all families, regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, national or ethnic origin. No prior French is required to start in preschool.

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