GCS Curriculum Highlights
Dec 18, 2025 · About Us8th Graders Study History & GeographyAn 8th grader studies maps of Europe from before and after World War II, exploring how political boundaries changed and what these shifts reveal about history.
Dec 18, 2025 · About Us2nd Grade ReadersAt GCS, we strive to strike a balance between providing systematic, explicit literacy instruction and cultivating lifelong readers with a love of books. During a free reading time, second graders shared a joyful moment over a book.
Dec 16, 2025 · About UsKindergarten - Marble RunKindergarten students put their engineering skills to work in STEM class as they collaborated to design and build a marble run, testing ideas, solving problems, and learning through hands-on exploration.
Dec 12, 2025 · About Us5th Graders Write to their Pen Pals from SwitzerlandOur fifth graders are loving writing to their pen pals in Switzerland! The international pen pal exchange offers students a meaningful opportunity to practice their writing skills, build global awareness, and make real connections with peers across the world. As the year continues, students will exchange letters, compare experiences, and gain insight into both the similarities and differences between life in the United States and Switzerland.
Dec 12, 2025 · About Us67 DayOur 4th grade students, along with their teachers and our math specialist, had some fun celebrating the 67th day of school with 67-aligned math problems and trivia.
Dec 12, 2025 · About UsAncient RomeThird grade students are diving into ancient Rome, exploring its culture and historical events. They will be reading the legend of Romulus and Remus, centered around Rome’s founding, as well as several myths about Roman gods and goddesses. Students will also study the historical rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and learn about key historical figures, such as Hannibal, Julius Caesar, and Augustus.
Dec 8, 2025 · About UsPlant DissectionSeventh grade students explore plant anatomy through a hands-on plant dissection experience.
Dec 8, 2025 · About UsImmigration SimulationOur third grade students recently took a trip back in time! They engaged in an immersive learning experience that simulates the journey of immigrants traveling through Ellis Island in 1920.
They come away with a deep appreciation for the challenges and resilience of those who sought a new life in America while gaining meaningful insights into the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship in a diverse society.