Curriculum
Programs
Grade Level Curriculum Summaries:
Kindergarten Curriculum Summary
Spanish
Buenos Dias. Students in grades 1-8 receive instruction in Spanish. Learning to understand the spoken word and to speak conversationally are the primary goals of this program. Spanish heritage and culture are incorporated into the lessons.
Music
Students in grades 1-8 are instructed in music which includes a choral program, music keyboard program, as well as an appreciation of great music, composers and performers. The musical keyboards are Yamaha and the Yamaha Music in Education program provides the basis for keyboard instruction. The students perform at various functions and present various musical programs throughout the year.
Computer
Students in grades 1-8 receive regular instruction on the computer. This includes basic keyboard instruction in the younger grades and a general knowledge of application programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Publisher. In addition, they learn to safely seek information on the Internet. The computer curriculum follows the scope and sequence as outlined in the Technology Standards provided by the State of Idaho ensuring that all students achieve the required competencies prior to exiting the eighth grade. The computer program is fully integrated with classroom assignments which often provide the basis for learning new computer tools.
Science
The kindergarten program has a strong emphasis on scientific understanding. The students learn about weather, animals, and changes that occur in life. They are taught the basic foundation needed to understand empirical evidence and the scientific method. The curriculum is solidly based on the Idaho Science Content Standards and includes hands- on- activities where appropriate to advance understanding. The curriculum is a multi-year sequence of knowledge and skills focused on learning and applying the scientific method.
Civics Education
Rolling Hills supports the philosophy that a strong foundation in government and civics is a responsibilitiy of all public schools and is a major component of the RHPCS curriculum. Our students have opportunities to participate in civic related activities throughout the grades. The students do many community service projects which contribute to their school and community.
Service Learning
The staff of Rolling Hills embraces expanding education beyond the walls of the classroom into authentic real-life opportunities. Service Learning is a program that combines meaningful service with curriculum or project-based learning.
Special Education
As a public charter school, Rolling Hills serves students with disabilities. The school employs a full-time special education teacher in addition to contracting for SLP/PT/OT and testing services as needed.