Soundview's elementary program develops early mastery of basic skills and critical thinking abilities. Small class sizes encourage personalized attention, while group exercises build social skills that show the possibilities and benefits of working together.

Soundview’s project-based learning becomes an integral part of their education, spanning subjects and teaching time-management and presentation skills. Enriching specialty classes explore technology, creativity and culture as students begin to define their role in a global society. Throughout the elementary grades we instill a passion for learning, celebrating each new step with a wide-eyed anticipation of the discoveries yet to come.

Our students build confidence in their oral and written skills and gain an introduction to critical analysis. Using an experiential approach, they begin to see the world as their classroom through hands-on science projects, museum visits and field trips that expand on social studies and history lessons, and class performances that enhance the language arts. Engaging multiple intelligences throughout each day, these early years surround children with endless avenues of academic growth while nurturing self-esteem and social interaction in an environment of success.

Courses

Language Arts
Word analysis, fluency, and vocabulary development. Reading, literary response and analysis, penmanship, listening and speaking, English conventions, writing strategies and application. Read some of our 3rd grader's awesome stories: Skinky's Adventure, Tiger's Journey, The Lie, Necessary Precautions, Vintage Point, Laila Gets Lost, The Curse of the Titanic, Milkshakes the Noble Cow, The Random Curse, The Portal of Darkness, and The Meow Meow.

Social Studies
Study details about differing cultures, countries, and continents. Students learn geography, history, economics, and map skills. Our social studies curriculum is often integrated into other curriculum areas. Teachers use ongoing or seasonal exhibits at Seattle’s museums and theatres to enhance and enrich classroom topics. Social studies and Language Arts are tightly integrated and students create a trimester long project which they present at the school project fair.

Drama
Learn the art of communicating, acting, public speaking skills, and performing in front of others. Integrated with language arts and social studies.

Foreign Language
Learn Spanish vocabulary, grammar and culture through conversation, games, and music.

Mathematics
Learn concepts and vocabulary, basic facts, and critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students learn number theory, rational numbers, geometry, and basic algebra. Soundview’s program provides a solid foundation for higher level mathematics.

Science
Using an experience–based inquiry approach to science, children explore the world around them. Primary students can perform complete experiments and understand a fair test. With regular, consistent science education beginning in the primary grades, students discover many wonders in physical and life sciences.

Art
Learn fine art, ceramics, art history. Students work is regularly displayed throughout the school. Classes take trips to art museums, and participate in local fairs and contests.

PE
Emphasis is on exercise, conditioning, and teamwork. Classes have access to two playfields, courts, and running track, as well as an indoor rec-room for inclement weather.

Music
Learn to play instruments in an orchestral setting. Singing and drumming and general music appreciation. Perform several times throughout the year on stage at the Performing Arts Center.

Computers
Learn to type, use word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students create projects that integrate with other subjects.