Biblical Studies-
Each Excelsior day begins with the word of God through Biblical Studies. Under the guidance of the teaching staff, students study the word of God and sing Christian songs. Excelsior not only begins the day with its focus on God, it also premises its program’s philosophy and mission on His word, which states-“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6) and Jesus is the Light of the World and he who followeth Him shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life” (St. John 8:12).
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Excelsior’s Language Arts program is an interwoven series of lessons that build upon one another in Grammar, Writing, and Reading. Students use grade appropriate reading anthologies that contain rich diversified literature to challenge, interest, and inform them.
Reading is approached phonetically, as well as cognitively. It is taught in a manner that helps students examine literary devices, rules, and strategies that lead to good reading comprehension and proficient writing.
Excelsior students demonstrate an academic edge over their peers across the nation in Language Arts through outstanding performance on norm referenced-standardized tests, numerous first place honors in national writing contests, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematics- Return to top of page
Excelsior Preparatory School uses a proven Mathematics curriculum and a pedagogical approach that leads students to develop proficiency in the understanding of mathematical concepts, mathematical operations, computation, application, reasoning, and consumer mathematics. In addition to the use of assertive and repetitious classroom practices, teachers use creative approaches that include technology, games, and story telling. The program develops Math skills that help students excel in regional mathematical competitions and on standardized tests. As well as increases students’ interest in Math. It also develops an appreciation and interest for math.
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Social Studies lessons are grade appropriate and teach students to have an 
understanding of social, political, and organizational systems, geography, and national and international history and current events. Students are motivated through hands on lessons that require their active participation in and out of the classroom. Students are taught to evaluate many of the lessons in an effort to understand the intricacies of the world in which they live. They are also taught to evaluate lessons from a Christian perspective in an effort to understand the significance and purpose of their being and contribution to the world. Through the Social Studies program students acquire greater understanding, strength of character and civic conscientiousness. The program is aligned with state and national benchmarks for each grade level and helps students to perform competitively on standardized tests.
Science- Return to top of page
Excelsior Preparatory School uses an inquiry/instructional pedagogical approach that capitalizes upon students’ natural curiosity. The emphasis in this subject area is not for students to merely get the right answer, but more so on the method of finding the truth.
They are taught the scientific process to help them to form, investigate, test, and record their theories and hypotheses. Students receive varied assessments which include monthly laboratory experiments.
Excelsior’s approach to teaching science meets and/or exceeds the benchmarks for national science standards, and encourages students to use proven strategies to acquire information beyond the curriculum.
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Health is taught from a Christian perspective. Students are presented with lessons that build upon one another and help students to learn about the human anatomy and the proper care of it. Many of the lessons involve hands on activities and inspire students to independently learn and study the divine intricacies of humans, nutrition, and medicine.
Some of the health lessons are taught through an independent health curriculum and are reinforced through overlapping lessons from an independent science curriculum. Although most standardized tests do incorporate health questions under the subject of science, Health is taught separate from and in addition to science.
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This is a course in the curriculum which utilizes learning in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains through organized and free play. It is used to promote physical awareness and wellness and the healthy development of social skills. Students in the lower grades are taught about water safety and swimming. Towards the end of each academic year, students and parents assemble for an organized Sports Competition Event.
Technology- Return to top of page 
A computer facility and training are available to students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The computer laboratory is composed of twenty Dell computers that have current and useful programs for students to develop computer competency. Students visit the laboratory twice per week for classes taught by a computer teacher. Student’s laboratory work is saved, printed, filed, and graded.
Foreign Language- Return to top of page
Spanish classes are mandatory for students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Classes are administered three times per week. Excelsior Preparatory School students learn to speak, read, and write in Spanish. They also learn about the history, geography, and culture of many countries where Spanish is the dominant language spoken.
Students who begin and end their educational journey with Excelsior Preparatory School demonstrate sound and applicable understanding of Spanish and are able to use it towards advanced high school credit for foreign language.
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Excelsior Preparatory School teaches art to students in all grades. Art is considered the skill, aptitude, composition, and craft that God has bestowed upon man to depict or give light to his holiness and glory. For example, when God told Moses to build the tabernacle, He also gave him instructions for the divine artwork, which represents us as the temple or the tabernacle of God. Since we are the clay and God is the Potter, He is the Artist who continues to fashion us daily and has imbued us with His artistic beauty. This premise helps students to understand their Maker, which in return provides them with a basis for acquiring a greater appreciation for art. The various natural and artificial works of art are taught to be appreciated and/or assessed.
Students are presented with lessons that enable them to investigate and express their individual thoughts and emotions through experimenting with the construction of various types of art projects. The curriculum allows them to analyze, assess, and experiment with many world renowned masterpieces. Students are also taught the disciplines and strategies applied by artists and taught about various historical art movements and their relation to other historical events.
Testing- Return to top of page
Tests are administered weekly. Students in preschool through 8th grade receive weekly assignments sheets on Mondays that inform parents of the scheduled tasks for the week. Students in grades 2 through 8 are responsible for recording upcoming tests in their assignment books.
Annually, students are required to take the norm-referenced standardized tests (Stanford Achievement Test).
In order to ensure that students review and retain skills taught in all subject areas, Excelsior also administers midterm examinations to students in all grades.
New students are required to take assessment tests for the purpose of assessing needs and placement.
Project Policy- Return to top of page
Book reports are assigned monthly and are due on the 15th of each month in the academic year. All book reports are graded on a 100 point scale. The grades are averaged in with Language Arts grades.
Throughout the school year teachers intermittently assign projects to encourage students to expounded upon and apply concepts taught in the classroom. The experience helps students to develop critical thinking skills, and research skills which lead to independent learning, good time management skills, and an in depth understanding of the topics researched. Prompt completion of all assigned projects is mandatory and graded using a 100 point scale which equates to one test.
Homework- Return to top of page
Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday for all grade levels including preschool (3 years old) and pre-kindergarten. It is assigned for the purpose of academic reinforcement and the development of responsible behavior. The prompt completion and submission of homework is mandatory. Teachers are responsible for notifying parents when homework is not completed properly. It has been proven that students who consistently respond responsibly to homework assignments demonstrate proficiency in all subject areas. Excelsior Preparatory School’s execution of its homework policy continues to develop student’s sense of responsibility and appropriately engage parents in the educational process of their children.
Accelerated Courses- Return to top of page
Excelsior Preparatory School premises its pedagogical approach on research that indicates that teaching at the highest cognitive level of the class provides students at all levels with an opportunity to be appropriately challenged and reach far beyond expected learning outcomes. Its standard of education and learning far exceeds its educational counterparts across the nation.
Students in kindergarten through second grade who are prepared for a challenge beyond the highest behavioral and cognitive level of their peers are selected for advance placement classes. Advanced students in grades three through eight are exposed to classroom lessons, experiments and projects, as well as after-school clubs and competitions that continue to develop their passion and aptitude for higher level learning.
Student Enrichment- Return to top of page
In order to provide our students with educational excellence and help them to discover talents and productive hobbies, Excelsior expounds upon their conventional learning experiences by providing them with a variety of after school clubs,activities, and courses.
The after school courses offered are not included in the tuition fee. These courses are as follows:
- Dance (ballet, tap and jazz)
- Piano (keyboard)
- Karate (beginner, intermediate, and advance)
Student Club Membership is offered yearly based on the time rendered by volunteers; membership dues are minimal and are paid annually. Following are some of the clubs available:
Journal Club
Chess Club
Literary
Club
Math Club
Science Club
Stock Market Club
Avid Reading (Book)Club
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