Building Academic English Through a Structured American Curriculum
At Annie’s School, the Calvert program combines English language development with academic subjects such as ELA, Science, and Social Studies, helping students transition from learning English to learning through English.
Why Calvert at Annie’s School?
The Calvert program provides a structured academic pathway for young learners who are ready to move beyond general English practice. At Annie’s School, we adapt the program with small-group teaching, bilingual transition support, and guided instruction to help students build confidence in English-medium learning.
🏛 A Structured American Curriculum
Calvert offers an organized grade-level framework that supports students as they develop reading, writing, subject knowledge, and academic thinking in English.
📚 From English Practice to Academic Learning
Students use English not only for communication, but also for understanding stories, explaining ideas, exploring science topics, and discussing social studies themes.
🌏 Supported Learning at Annie’s School
Our teachers provide guided instruction, bilingual support when needed, and regular learning feedback so that students can progress steadily and confidently.
Core Academic Subjects
The Calvert program introduces students to academic English through meaningful subject-based learning. Students develop language skills while also building knowledge across key elementary subjects.
📖 English Language Arts
Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Speaking
Students develop reading comprehension, writing structure, vocabulary growth, and the ability to express ideas clearly in English.
Key Skills: Reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar in context
🔬 Science
Observation, Inquiry, and Scientific Thinking
Students explore life science, earth science, and basic physical science concepts while learning how to describe observations and explain ideas in English.
Key Skills: Scientific vocabulary, observation, reasoning, explanation
🌍 Social Studies
History, Geography, Culture, and Community
Students learn about people, places, communities, history, and culture while developing a broader understanding of the world around them.
Key Skills: Cultural awareness, geography, history, global perspective
Grade-Level Learning Pathway
From Kindergarten to Grade 5, the Calvert pathway helps students build academic English step by step, with age-appropriate reading, writing, subject knowledge, and learning routines.
GK • Kindergarten
Students build early learning habits through stories, pictures, hands-on activities, and guided classroom routines. The focus is on language awareness, curiosity, and confidence.
📌 Early literacy, number sense, observation, social-emotional learning
G1 • Grade 1
Students move from picture-based learning to simple sentences, short readings, and basic academic vocabulary across language arts, math, science, and social studies themes.
📌 Reading basics, number skills, science observation, character education
G2 • Grade 2
Students strengthen reading comprehension and early writing skills while exploring more detailed topics in science and social studies.
📌 Writing development, multiplication concepts, life science, community studies
G3 • Grade 3
Students begin working with longer texts, paragraph writing, independent reading strategies, and deeper concepts in history, geography, and science.
📌 Paragraph writing, reading strategies, fractions, earth science
G4 • Grade 4
Students develop stronger academic reading and writing skills, learn to organize information, and begin expressing opinions and explanations more clearly in English.
📌 Research skills, geometry and measurement, physical science, world geography
G5 • Grade 5
Students strengthen higher-level reading, analytical thinking, essay writing, and cross-subject understanding as they prepare for more advanced English-medium learning.
📌 Essay writing, pre-algebra concepts, civics, global cultures
The PLUS Learning Approach
At Annie’s School, Calvert is supported by the PLUS learning approach, which helps students practice consistently, build knowledge, deepen understanding, and experience success throughout the learning process.
What Is PLUS?
PLUS is the learning process we use to help students engage with the Calvert curriculum in a clear and supportive way. It helps students move beyond memorization and develop real confidence in academic English.
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Practice: Students review and apply language patterns, academic vocabulary, and subject concepts through repeated practice and classroom activities.
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Learning: Teachers guide students through structured lessons that build reading, writing, and subject knowledge step by step.
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Understanding: Through questions, discussions, and topic-based exploration, students learn to understand concepts rather than simply remember answers.
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Success: Students build confidence through progress, feedback, completed tasks, and visible learning achievements.
How We Implement Calvert at Annie’s School
- English-medium instruction guided by experienced teachers
- Small-group classes that increase participation and speaking opportunities
- Bilingual transition support when students need help understanding academic concepts
- Learning pace and assignments adjusted according to student readiness
- Regular observation and feedback for parents
- Integrated reading, writing, discussion, and project-based learning tasks
At Annie’s School, Calvert is not simply an English textbook program. It is a structured academic learning experience supported by teachers, classroom interaction, and guided progression.
Student Outcomes and Best-Fit Learners
The Calvert program helps students develop not only English language ability, but also the confidence and academic foundation needed to learn, think, and communicate through English.
What Students Gradually Develop
📖 Academic Reading
Students learn to read English materials, identify main ideas, understand details, and gradually work with longer subject-based texts.
🗣 Speaking and Writing
Students practice answering questions, explaining observations, organizing ideas, and expressing themselves more clearly in English.
🔬 Subject-Based English
Through Science and Social Studies topics, students build academic vocabulary and learn how English is used across different subjects.。
🌱 Confidence and Independence
With a clear curriculum structure and teacher support, students develop learning habits, confidence, and a stronger sense of progress.
Who Benefits Most from the Calvert Program?
- Students who are ready to move beyond basic English practice
- Students preparing for bilingual, international, or English-medium learning environments
- Elementary learners who need a stronger foundation in reading and writing
- Students interested in learning through Science and Social Studies topics
- Families looking for a structured grade-level English academic pathway
- Students who benefit from small-group instruction and guided teacher support
For students who are not yet fully ready for English-medium academic learning, Annie’s School provides appropriate transition support so they can enter the Calvert program with confidence.