Programs & Curriculum

Preschool

Full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs are built upon the philosophy that children learn by doing. A normal day is full of varied activities and directed toward stimulating and challenging active young minds through participation in learning centers, including a computer center, that introduces concepts and promotes interaction. Evelopmental Readiness Class (DRC)for students three years old and Pre - Kindergarten for students four years old.

Preschool Curriculum

Reading	Handwriting	Mathematics
Science	Physical Education	Computers
Self-Awareness	Art

Radford RPTO

Parents of Radford students are encouraged to participate in their children's education through the Radford Parent-Teacher Organization (RPTO) and a variety of volunteer opportunities . Parent involvement has proven to increase the odds for student success. To help foster a strong and positive relationship between the school and each child's home, the RPTO endeavors to build a healthy cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of Radford students.

Kindergarten

Full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs are built upon the philosophy that children learn by doing. A normal day is full of varied activities and directed toward stimulating and challenging active young minds through participation in learning centers, including a computer center, that introduces concepts and promotes interaction. Evelopmental Readiness Class (DRC)for students three years old and Pre - Kindergarten for students four years old.

Kindergarten Curriculum

Reading	Language Arts	Handwriting
Mathematics	Science	Social Studies
Computers	Art	Music
Physical Education / Swimming

Radford RPTO

Parents of Radford students are encouraged to participate in their children's education through the Radford Parent-Teacher Organization (RPTO) and a variety of volunteer opportunities . Parent involvement has proven to increase the odds for student success. To help foster a strong and positive relationship between the school and each child's home, the RPTO endeavors to build a healthy cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of Radford students.

Elementary School

In the Lower School, integrated language arts and math programs help students develop meaningful connections and an understanding of basic concepts within traditional disciplines. Faculty emphasize reading, writing, listening, and oral communication so that students may begin not only to master skills, but also to apply them. The program is augmented with instruction in computer and library skills, physical education, swimming, music, studio art and Spanish (native or non-native).

First Grade Curriculum

Reading	Phonics	Grammar
Handwriting	Spelling	Mathematics
Science	Social Studies	Computers
Music	Art	Physical Education / Swimming

Second - Fifth Grade Curriculum

Reading	Language Arts	Handwriting
Spelling	Mathematics	Science
Social Studies	Computers	Music
Art	Spanish	Physical Education / Swimming

Radford RPTO

Parents of Radford students are encouraged to participate in their children's education through the Radford Parent-Teacher Organization (RPTO) and a variety of volunteer opportunities . Parent involvement has proven to increase the odds for student success. To help foster a strong and positive relationship between the school and each child's home, the RPTO endeavors to build a healthy cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of Radford students.

Middle School

The Middle School program (grades 6, 7 and 8) emphasizes increased writing, math and science skills, and includes instruction in physical education, computers, history, music, studio art and Spanish (native or non-native) is mandatory for all students in grades 2-11.

Sixth Grade Curriculum

English / Literature	General Science	Mathematics
Social Studies	Art	Physical Education
Handwriting	Technology Applications	Music
Spanish

Seventh Grade Curriculum

English / Literature	Life Science	Pre-Algebra
Texas History	Art	Physical Education
Health	Foreign Language	Technology Applications
PSAT Prep	Music	Spanish

Eighth Grade Curriculum

English / Literature	Algebra I	US History
Art	Physical Education	Health
Foreign Language	Technology Applications	PSAT Prep
Music	Spanish

Electives

Drama	Vocal Music	Art
Technology Applications	Speech / Debate	Character Development
PSAT / SAT Prep	Creative Writing

Radford RPTO

Parents of Radford students are encouraged to participate in their children's education through the Radford Parent-Teacher Organization (RPTO) and a variety of volunteer opportunities . Parent involvement has proven to increase the odds for student success. To help foster a strong and positive relationship between the school and each child's home, the RPTO endeavors to build a healthy cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of Radford students.

High School

The High School's rigorous and rewarding academic curriculum, together with a supportive and vigorous guidance program, prepares students for college by providing the highest quality preparation for the most demanding colleges and universities, and by fostering excellence in discipline and independent thinking. The guidance program acculturates students to college admissions and college counseling processes beginning in the freshmen academic year and continuing developmentally through the senior year. Admission representatives from colleges and universities are regular visitors of our campus, and Radford students consistently gain admission to the nation's most selective institutions of higher education, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Boston, Vanderbilt, the University of Chicago, Baylor and William and Mary to name a few. Spanish (native or non-native) is mandatory for all students in grades 2-11.

Freshmen Curriculum

Pre-AP English I	Pre-AP Biology	Geometry
AP Human Geography	Spanish	Physical Education
Communication Applications (half credit)	Electives

Sophomore Curriculum

Pre-AP English II	AP Chemistry	Algebra II
AP World History	Spanish	Technology Applications
Health (half credit)	Physical Education (half credit)	Electives

Junior Curriculum

AP English III (dual credit)	AP Biology II	Spanish
AP US History (dual credit)	Pre-Calculus	Electives
Health	Physical Education	Electives

Senior Curriculum

AP English IV (dual credit)	Physics	AP Calculus
AP US Government (half credit)	Economics (half credit)	Fine Arts
Electives

Electives

Theatre	Foreign Languages	Art
Drama	Vocal Music	Academic Decathlon
Journalism	Critical Thinking	Band
Yearbook	Physical Conditioning	Creative Writing
PSAT / SAT Prep	Speech / Debate

Graduation Requirements

26 total credits are required, as well asn an independent research project.

Credits	Subject
4	English
4	Mathematics
3.5	Social Sciences
0.5	Economics
4	Science
3	Spanish
0.5	Health
1	Fine Arts
1	Communication Applications
50+	Community Service - 50 hrs per school year

Possible credits earned at Radford (including electives) total 26. Fifty community service hours per year are required for graduation.

* Original research project must be completed during the senior year and a) must be judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or b) conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience, and c) must be related to an area of the curriculum above.

Radford RPTO

Parents of Radford students are encouraged to participate in their children's education through the Radford Parent-Teacher Organization (RPTO) and a variety of volunteer opportunities . Parent involvement has proven to increase the odds for student success. To help foster a strong and positive relationship between the school and each child's home, the RPTO endeavors to build a healthy cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of Radford students.