The Primary School

Signature Programs

Social Studies

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Our social studies program follows a three-year cycle of thematic study—America, Children Around the World, and Occupations—designed to help students understand their place in the world and how communities function. Throughout each theme, students engage in immersive, hands-on learning experiences that bring history, geography, and culture to life.

During the Children Around the World year, for example, students “travel” to a new country each week. They explore its customs, traditions, language, and geography through multi-sensory learning centers—sampling traditional foods, engaging in related STEM challenges, participating in cultural games and sports, and creating art inspired by local symbols and styles.

Our goal is to foster curiosity, empathy, and global citizenship—helping every child appreciate the diversity of people and cultures that make up our world.

M.I.N.I.s

M.I.N.I.'s (Minds Investigating New Ideas) is a weekly experience that invites students to explore new ideas, practice emerging skills, and discover passions beyond the core curriculum. Each session opens doors to creativity, collaboration, and curiosity through hands-on, interdisciplinary learning.

A distinctive feature of M.I.N.I.s is the wide range of teachers who lead these sessions—faculty and staff from across the school community, including classroom teachers, specialists, advancement team members, and school leaders. This collaboration not only enriches the program but also helps students see that learning happens everywhere and from everyone. Students might find themselves learning about the history of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, performing a play on stage in front of their peers, exploring technology to learn to code, or learning American Sign Language.

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Storytellers in the Woods

Primary students particpating in Storytellers in the Woods.
Each Halloween afternoon, our school community gathers for one of our most beloved traditions—Storytellers in the Woods. After a morning of creativity and imagination spent crafting their own costumes from fabric and paper, and enjoying whimsical face painting (all with the help of our wonderful parent volunteers), students set off on an adventure into our beautiful wooded campus.

Along winding paths, they discover magical storytelling stations where parent volunteers—transformed into captivating characters—bring Halloween tales to life. Each storyteller’s spot is uniquely decorated, creating an enchanting journey filled with laughter, wonder, and just the right touch of spooky fun.

Storytellers in the Woods is a joyful celebration of imagination, community, and the magic of childhood—a day when stories, creativity, and nature come together to create lasting memories for students and families alike.

A glimpse, not the whole picture. The Primary School is filled with opportunities that continue to spark wonder and guide students toward wisdom.