Upper School - Eagle Hill School

All areas of Upper School instruction include:

Small class sizes to allow for individualized, skill-based instruction
A multisensory approach that incorporates the needs of the whole child
A learning environment where students learn at their own pace
Explicit instruction in self-advocacy skills in order to develop confidence
An integrated approach that focuses on the development of the whole child through close collaboration with teachers, members of the Psychological and Language services teams, and Educational Advisors

A typical day for our Upper School students is broken into the Academic Day (8 am-2 pm) and Afternoon Activities and Study Hall (2 pm – 4 pm)…

Morning recess during student arrival time
Homeroom each morning is an opportunity for students to organize themselves for the day of learning
First three academic classes (each academic class is 40 minutes long)
Recess and snack
Callback, a 20-minute block of time, during which students can work with teachers and specialists for academic or social enrichment
4th academic class
Lunch: Upper School students eat during one of two lunch periods (an academic class is held during the other period) and a teacher is at each table and encourages healthy eating habits and socialization
Lunch includes a 15-minute recess
Last academic class
8th and 9th period: Students participate in 55 minutes of an activity or sports team and a 55-minute, proctored study hall

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Upper School Academic Program

Study Skills

Instruction covers important executive function skills including soft skills, time management, note-taking and outlining, test preparation, textbook usage, research techniques, and public speaking. These skills help students to become more efficient and effective learners.

Math

Explicit instruction centers on four key areas; number sense & estimation skills, computation, the language of math and word problems, and practical applications. The scope and sequence of computation skills is based on a hierarchy that a child moves through at his or her own pace. A multi-sensory approach is used by teachers to reinforce instructed concepts.

Science & History

Students explore general science, earth science, life science, health, and biology in a course of study designed to foster scientific thinking. Students explore areas of American and world history as they develop an understanding of the interconnection between historical events and their relationship to current events.

Literature

Literature class encompasses literal and inferential reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, vocabulary, and literary concepts. Social Emotional Learning instruction, in collaboration with members of the Psychological Service Team, is incorporated into weekly lessons.

Writing

Students are explicitly instructed in the skills that are needed for the writing process, including planning, generating ideas, composing, reflection, and revision. The writing curriculum includes a continuum of skills, from grammar and mechanics to sentence and paragraph structure through advanced composition. The use of technology is integrated into all Upper School writing classes.

Language Arts

Students develop upper-level comprehension, literary analysis, vocabulary, and expository writing as they develop the skills necessary to transition to a mainstream school environment. The selection of books is based on essential themes important to the development of their social awareness and maturity.

Reading

Direct instruction for decoding and comprehension takes place each day during a child’s Tutorial Class. This class offers a systematic, multisensory, research-based approach to developing skills in the area of decoding, spelling, comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression.

Integrated Services

Members of the Language, Psychological Service, and Occupational Therapy Departments use an integrated approach to complement the academic program. Through close collaboration with teachers and Educational Advisors, services are tailored to meet individual student needs. The service delivery model may include collaborative sessions within academic classes and individual or small group sessions. Learn more.

A Team Approach

Each student is assigned an Educational Advisor, who is the liaison for parents, districts, and outside specialists. With a whole child mindset, the Educational Advisor oversees a child’s EHS team of teachers and specialists to monitor their academic program, language development, and social-emotional growth.