Whether it’s a 3-D snowman in a Pre-K class or an artist’s paintbrush and acrylics in upper Elementary, Metro students of all ages have many opportunities to cultivate their creativity in the visual arts. Students are introduced to a wide variety of media such as pencil drawing, clay, water color, oil pastels, markers and pens, weaving, acrylics, etc. The curriculum includes projects and age-appropriate skill development promoting creativity and personal expression. Student artwork is regularly displayed throughout the building with a culminating year-end art show open to the community. 

Students in P-3 through Kindergarten participate in early childhood motor skills to promote health and exercise and develop developmentally appropriate physical skills and abilities. Students actively participate and build physical fitness, body spatial awareness, balance, and eye-hand coordination.

Students in Pre-K through 5th grade attend weekly library classes. The librarian presents age-appropriate lessons that focus on genres of literature, author studies, and application of library skills and related literacy topics. The librarian also helps support reading instruction with book talks and read-alouds that support comprehension strategies. Students begin checking out books in 1st grade. 

Students encounter music through singing, playing, listening, and moving.  The Elementary music experience includes exposure to instructional strategies from Orff and Kodaly methodologies. The following concepts are covered at an appropriate pace and level for each grade: rhythm, melody, sound quality, major/minor ear training, instruments, appreciation, sight-reading, and singing. Students also learn an appreciation and understanding of famous composers and their music. All students participate in at least one yearly musical performance.

The physical education curriculum is designed to instruct children in basic motor skills, development of coordination and perception, sportsmanship, teamwork, endurance, and strength training. Physical education also provides a venue for teaching Godly character, such as working as a team member, encouraging others, being gracious and respectful, and doing one’s best to honor God and others. 

Elementary students participate in a weekly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Lab for hands-on instruction and application. Metro joins more than 9,000 schools across the U.S. in offering the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch curriculum. We are pleased to engage our students at the earliest ages in math and science applications. PLTW Launch taps into students’ exploratory natures, engages them in learning that feels like play, and encourages them to keep discovering for years to come. Through PLTW Launch, students learn how to become innovative problem-solvers. Whether designing a car safety belt or building digital animations based on their own short stories, students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills, and develop a passion for, and confidence in, STEM projects.