Differentiating each student’s learning experience sets The Einstein Academy apart from other schools. Every child can learn and move ahead at their own individual pace.
Curriculum
1st/2nd Grades
Language Arts
Students practice basic sentence and paragraph structure and oral communication skills, using a vocabulary-based spelling program. The curriculum involves integrated thematic literature and writing units.
Social Studies
Explores Native Americans, Pioneers and New World Exploration, African & Asian Empires along with Aztec, Inca, and Mayan Civilizations.
Science
A hands-on approach is used while studying at least one unit of life, physical and Earth Science each year all while emphasizing the Scientific Method. Topics for the thematic units include an introduction to Geology, Plants and Animal Habitats and Introduction to Matter, Biomes, Sound and Light, Rain Forests, Solar System, and Forces of Nature.
Mathematics
Students work at their own pace continually being challenged and enabled to go as far mathematically as they are able.
Curriculum
3rd/4th Grades
Language Arts
English ( five paragraph essays), Grammar and Syntax. Context based vocabulary and research papers, public speaking, Integrated thematic literature units.
Social Science
Students explore United States History through the Civil War, Ancient Civilizations ( Egypt, Greece, and Rome).
Mathematics
Students work at their own pace continually being challenged and enabled to go as far mathematically as they are able.
Science
Meteorology, Ecology, Electricity/Magnetism, Matter and Cells, Microbes, Geology.
Curriculum
Lower School Specials
These classes are a part of the required curriculum for all lower school grades.
Latin
Students studying Latin in the lower school cover animals, derivatives, housing/life, number names, art/architecture, entertainment, mottoes/expressions, body parts, family members, mythology, Roman numerals, colors, geography/history, nature, and translation.
Physical Education
The students will develop and build basic motor skills, movement, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our goal is that students will adapt cardio workouts and physical fitness into their lifestyle. The Panther Athletic Program provides an equitable opportunity for students to participate in athletics while promoting role models, leadership development, time management skills, and group interaction with an emphasis on good sportsmanship.
Lower School Events
The lower school participates in the following curriculum events and academic competitions.
National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM
Young Authors Program
Science Fair
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Battle of the Books
Community Service
Excellence Through Classics National Exam
Introduction to Coding
Career Day
VIP Day
Musical Presentations
- Band (starting in 4th grade)
- Chorus
- Spring/Winter Programs
Geography Bee
The Geography Bee is a competition by National Geographic for public schools, private schools, and homeschools in the United States and its territories, as well as the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS). Registration is open to schools with students in grades four through eight (4-8). A student is eligible to participate in the Bee for a period of five years total.
Registration
How To Register Your Child for The Einstein Academy
If you would like to have your child considered for admission to The Einstein Academy for the current or upcoming school year, you can apply online.
See the guidelines to the right to make sure you have everything necessary to complete the application process.
International Applicants visit here
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office:
Call For Inquiry
(847) 697-3836
Mail For Inquiry
01.
Due to our rolling admissions process, we accept applications throughout the year. A non-refundable fee of $50 (or $100 for International) must accompany the application, payable to The Einstein Academy.
02.
Each applicant is required to schedule a class visit as part of the admissions process.
03.
To be considered for acceptance by The Einstein Academy the following must be provided by the applicant:
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of report cards or assessment reports
- Teacher’s recommendation form
- Copy of results from any standardized test taken in the past three years
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Get in Touch
Location: 747 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123
Telephone: (847) 697 - 3836
Email: info@einsteinacademy.us
School Hours: M-F: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Extended Care: M-F: 7:00am - 6:00pm