Interactive classrooms
Teacher presentation, whiteboard content, diagrams, examples, guided questions, and lesson controls.
Three focused programs. One consistent learning model.
NorthStar launches the 2026–2027 school year with Preschool Foundations, Grade 6, and Grade 7 programs designed for depth, continuity, and a clear daily rhythm.
Early Learning
Preschool Foundations
Preschool Foundations uses short, interactive learning moments to build language, early mathematics, curiosity, self-expression, and confidence. The school day alternates focused activities with movement, stories, music, exploration, and play.
Core learning areas
- Letters, sounds, vocabulary, listening, and storytelling
- Counting, comparing, patterns, shapes, and spatial thinking
- Nature, weather, animals, the body, and simple experiments
- Feelings, routines, cooperation, safety, and independence
- Art, music, movement, imagination, and fine-motor practice
15
Short learning sessions
Most focused activities are approximately 10–15 minutes.
3
Daily anchor blocks
Morning circle, learning centers, and story/reflection time.
1:1
Guided support
Adults can see activity directions and extend learning offline.
M
Mathematics
Ratios, number systems, expressions, equations, geometry, statistics, and problem solving.
S
Science
Scientific investigation, matter, energy, Earth systems, life processes, and applied labs.
LA
Language Arts
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, composition, discussion, and research.
H
History & Social Studies
Chronology, geography, evidence, citizenship, and connections across historical periods.
Middle School
Grade 6
The Grade 6 program helps students make the transition into more independent middle-school learning while preserving strong structure and direct instruction.
Students learn through 90-minute core blocks, guided notes, diagrams, interactive examples, question-and-answer support, practice sets, writing, projects, labs, and mastery checks.
Additional experiences
- Independent reading and vocabulary development
- Digital literacy, research, and responsible technology use
- Project studio, creative electives, wellness, and reflection
- Weekly progress review and targeted skill recovery
Middle School
Grade 7
The Grade 7 program builds stronger analysis, self-management, writing, mathematical reasoning, and scientific thinking. Lessons continue to be structured, but students take greater responsibility for planning, revision, research, and long-term work.
Core emphasis
- Pre-algebra readiness, proportional reasoning, geometry, probability, and data
- Life science, ecosystems, cells, heredity, and scientific investigation
- Literature, argument, explanatory writing, research, and presentation
- Civics, government, geography, history, and evidence-based discussion
- Digital creation, project planning, communication, and applied problem solving
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Analyze
Compare evidence, identify relationships, and explain reasoning.
02
Create
Produce writing, presentations, models, and original solutions.
03
Revise
Use feedback, correct errors, and improve work before final submission.
04
Reflect
Track learning habits, goals, progress, and next steps.
Included across programs
One connected digital campus.
Students access classes, learning tools, projects, progress, rewards, activities, and support from a shared campus experience designed for their age level.
Progress and rewards
Visible completion, skill growth, consistent work habits, earned recognition, and meaningful goals.
Community experiences
Age-appropriate clubs, games, challenges, showcases, and opportunities for collaborative learning.
Compare the daily schedules.
Preschool and middle school follow different rhythms while sharing the same NorthStar principles.