Specialty Curriculum
Students enjoy learning that is accompanied by hands-on experiences in the specialty program, a unique and active curricular feature tailored to blend and extend classroom learning for young Rowland Hall students.
Physical Education
Physical education is an integral part to the total educational process, contributing to the positive development of all children. Our program, which is offered three times per week, encourages children to discover their individual potential, develop leadership, sportsmanship, cooperation, and teamwork skills that foster a desire to pursue lifelong health. The curriculum is based on the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the State of Utah Physical Education Core Curriculum.
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Library/Media
Library use occurs within the context of each grade level's classroom curriculum. The overarching goal of the library curriculum is to prepare students for life-long learning through three areas of focus: information literacy, literature, and media literacy. Students develop information literacy as they learn research skills. The literature program nurtures a love and appreciation for books and reading. The third component, media literacy, teaches children to make critical and informed responses to the variety of media in their lives.
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Visual Art
| All students experience art in a joyful, magical, and creative manner, guided by the National Standards for the Fine Arts. Students explore a variety of materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, puppetry, and dramatic play. The curriculum incorporates interdisciplinary and multicultural projects, art appreciation, and art history. Students enjoy field trips to museums and galleries, art exhibits of their own works, discussions, and nature field studies. |
Science Lab
Students visit the science lab once each week where they encounter a mix of experimentation and instruction that augments their classroom science studies. We value “science as a way of thinking” and encourage the use of scientific processes to expand learning. Our curriculum adheres to the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and recommendations in the American Association for the Advancement of Science Project 2061 Benchmarks.
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Music
| The music program aims to develop each student’s musicianship, provide hands-on experiences in music performance and theory, and nurture musical artistry through carefully selected materials and sequenced instruction. Students learn through a music education approach call Orff Schulwerk, which combines singing, movement, poetry, and playing instruments. Improvisation and composition are emphasized as students work on projects which extend and develop their understanding of musical concepts. Based on the Music Standards from the National Standards for Arts in Education, the curriculum provides students with age-appropriate skills and a conceptual understanding of composing, performing, reading and writing music, music analysis, and links music to history and culture. After-school chorus provides an opportunity for motivated third through fifth graders to perform more advanced repertoire. |
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Computer Lab
Technology is taught through an age-appropriate cooperative approach where all lab users are learners and teachers. Our students come to view technology as a tool that is integrated with classroom curriculum. Among the competencies acquired are development of multimedia presentations, keyboarding/word processing, and research skills. Rowland Hall supports the use of technology with the latest Mac computers and an on-campus technical support team.
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Spanish
| The Spanish program provides opportunities to develop a life-long interest in learning language. Students practice and improve their spoken and written proficiency, reading and listening comprehension, as well as develop and understanding of different cultures. Music, puppets, role-playing, games, movies, and technology are incorporated in the multi-faceted curriculum. |
Chapel
Students in the Lower School visit St. Margaret’s Chapel on the McCarthey Campus weekly with their grade level to learn about the rich fabric of global cultures and religions. Music, poetry, prayer, and stories are integrated into the chapel program, as well as various holiday traditions. A full-time Episcopal chaplain, as a member of the faculty, is a pastoral resource to the school and extended community.
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Chess
| Students learn and practice the mechanics of a chess game, which also reinforces skills like predicting, problem solving, using empathy in winning and losing, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. Chess teaches tactical thinking, higher order pattern recognition, self-discipline, and time management skills. Students can become involved in Chess Club, offered through the Extended Day program. The school also participates in (and wins!) local, state, and national tournament competitions. |
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