Curriculum

While students will learn at different paces, we believe that true education is a matter of development over time and within a stable community. At Great Hearts we give our students individualized attention, but always within a unified, interdisciplinary curriculum.

Curriculum Overview
K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
English
Language Arts
Spalding Phonics, Spelling & Vocabulary Literature & Composition Humane
Letters:
American
Tradition
Humane
Letters:
Modern
Europe
Humane
Letters:
Ancient
Greece
Humane
Letters:
Rome to
Modernity
Reading & Literature
Grammar & Writing
History & Geography Core Knowledge
History & Geography
World Cultures Texas History U.S. History
Math Singapore Math Foundations
of
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra II/
Pre-Calculus
Calculus I Calculus II
Science Core Knowledge Science Nature of Science Life Science Earth
Science
Biology Chemistry Physics I Physics II
Classical &
Modern Languages
Latin through Stories Latin I Latin II Latin III Latin IV
or
Spanish I
Latin V
or
Spanish II
Greek I
or
Spanish III
Greek II
or
Spanish IV
Fine Arts Art & Music
(History, Theory & Performance)
Studio Art & Music Music Studio Art & Drama
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Competitive Athletics Competitive Athletics
Other Chess Economics Senior Thesis

Singapore Math

We now have a whole page devoted to our Lower School Math curriculum. Visit greatheartsirving.org/singaporemath to learn more, including how you can help your child at home.

Chess

In the Lower School, Chess is an integral part of our interdisciplinary instruction. Visit greatheartsirving.org/chess for details.

Curricular Resources for Parents

Some of our curricular approaches—such as Spalding Phonics, Singapore Math, and diagramming in Grammar—can seem especially daunting, which is why we have collected a number of resources to help parents understand and support these instructional programs better.

Curricular Resources for Parents