Students in grades PK-5 have scheduled resources classes. The resource classes include:
Art
The curriculum is based on the standards developed by the Maryland State Department of Education and can be accessed by visiting the MSDE website, mdk12.org
Library
The library is a place where all students at The Mount Washington School thrive. Throughout the year, students are exposed to a wide range of literary sources to help them gain an appreciation for various types of literature and a love for reading. They are taught age-appropriate information literacy skills through specific library activities and projects designed in collaboration with the classroom teachers. What happens in the library is not isolated from the children’s classroom experience but is part of an integrated educational whole. Many activities and programs are offered to enhance the library program including: The Scholastic Book Fair, Reading Makes Cents, Read Across America, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Birthday Book Club, Author and Illustrator Program and Summer Reading.
Ms. Da, the school librarian, has prepared a series of literacy brochures for the different grade levels. They can be downloaded here:
There are also summer reading lists for the different grades:
Music
The curriculum is based on the standards developed by the Maryland State Department of Education and can be accessed by visiting the MSDE website, mdk12.org
Physical Education
Physical Education is an integral part of the total education program of each student in our school. Through the medium of sport and movement all students will participate in a sequential, differentiated program that fosters each student’s personal health, fitness and safety. Through exposure to a wide variety of activities, students will gain the necessary knowledge to understand the importance of and make educated decisions around opportunities to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The curriculum is based on the standards developed by the Maryland State Department of Education and can be accessed by visiting the MSDE website, mdk12.org
Students in Grades 6–8 have art, music, physical education and technology throughout the year in alignment with the requirements of the MYP.