Elementary School at National Heritage Academies®
Elementary school is a time of tremendous growth. Students build strong foundations in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies while developing the skills and confidence to become more independent learners. As they progress through the elementary years, they move from learning foundational skills to applying them, thinking more deeply, and preparing for middle school. See how National Heritage Academies® (NHA®) students perform across the network.
Lower Elementary
Building a Strong Foundation
In the early elementary years, students build foundational academic skills while developing curiosity, independence, and confidence as learners.
English Language Arts
Learning to read and write is essential for future success. Students use a systematic phonics approach to develop decoding, fluency, comprehension, grammar, and writing skills through daily practice. They also learn to make connections to texts and apply comprehension strategies as they read.
Math
Students build a strong understanding of addition, subtraction, place value, and other foundational math concepts. Real-life examples and visual models help develop number sense and prepare students for more advanced problem-solving.
Science
Students explore the world around them through observation and investigation. As they study a variety of science topics, they also practice communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Social Studies
Students begin exploring geography, economics, communities, and the world around them. These lessons help build awareness, empathy, and an understanding of how people and communities are connected.
Upper Elementary
Growing as Learners
As students move through the upper elementary grades, they build on foundational skills, tackle more complex concepts, and take greater responsibility for their learning.
English Language Arts
Students move from learning to read toward reading to learn. As fluency and comprehension grow, they analyze texts, draw conclusions, strengthen grammar skills, and express increasingly complex ideas through writing.
Math
Students build on their understanding of addition, subtraction, and place value as they learn multiplication, division, fractions, and more advanced concepts. Visual models and real-world problem-solving help develop critical thinking and deeper mathematical understanding.
Science
Students explore life, physical, earth, and space sciences while applying what they learn to real-world questions, technology, and engineering. Along the way, they continue developing communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Social Studies
Students deepen their understanding of history, government, economics, geography, and cultures. They explore state and U.S. history while making connections between past events, the world today, and communities around the globe.
Character Development
Building Character Through the Elementary Years
As students grow, they begin taking greater responsibility for their choices, relationships, and actions. Through Moral Focus™, elementary students explore a different virtue each month through stories, discussions, and lessons that help them practice strong character at school, at home, and in their communities.
Wisdom
Respect
Gratitude
Self-Control
Perseverance
Courage
Encouragement
Compassion
Integrity
Beyond the Classroom
Learning Doesn't Stop with Core Academics
Students discover new interests, build friendships, and develop new skills through specials, clubs, athletics, field trips, and other enrichment opportunities.
Hear From Our Students
A Day in the Life at NHA
NHA students share what a typical school day looks like, from learning in the classroom to building friendships and developing strong character through Moral Focus™.
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