Elementary Academics
Using Today's Learning to Prepare a Strong Foundation for Tomorrow's Success
At Innovations, Elementary students build strong academic foundations while exploring creativity, leadership, technology, and hands-on learning. Through state-adopted curriculum and instruction aligned to the Nevada Academic Content Standards, students engage in meaningful learning experiences designed to strengthen academic achievement, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving skills. Our teachers continually assess student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual learning needs, language development, problem solving skills, and vocabulary development while encouraging students to grow academically, socially, and creatively.
Rigorous instruction helps students develop confidence, collaboration, curiosity, and independence as they move between teacher-led instruction, guided practice, hands-on exploration, and technology enhanced learning experiences. We believe students thrive when they are challenged, supported, and inspired to progress at the own highest potential.
Junior Explorer and Explorer Learning Experiences
Elementary students engage in a variety of academic, creative, and innovation-based learning experiences designed to build strong foundations, encourage exploration, and prepare students for future academic success.
Literacy & Communication
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking & Listening
- RIGGS Phonetics
- Vocabulary Development
Mathematics & Problem Solving
- Standards-Based Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative Learning
Science & Discovery
- NGSS-Aligned Science
- FOSS Kits
- Hands-On Experiments
- Environmental Exploration
Innovation & Technology
- Robotics
- Coding
- Artificial Intelligence Awareness
- Virtual Reality Experiences
- 3-D Digital Exploration
- Drone Exploration
- Engineering Challenges
Social Studies & Humanities
- Communities & Citizenship
- History & Culture Exploration
- Global Awareness & Leadership
- Real-World Connections
Creativity & Enrichment
- Art
- Music
- Library
- Physical Education (P.E.)
Grade Level Identity
Students at all grade levels learn to grow and lead through exploration and knowledge development. Our grade level identities explain the categories of learners while summarizing the characteristics of each learning and development phase.
Junior Explorers (Grades K-2)
Junior Explorers begin building strong academic foundations while learning curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and confidence through guided exploration and hands-on experiences.\
Explorers (Grades 3-5)
Explorers strengthen independence, leadership, problem solving, and innovation skills while applying academic learning through collaboration, discovery, and real-world connections.
More Pathways Ahead
Additional leadership and student pathway opportunities continue as students progress through middle and high school.
Elementary Family Resources
Families play an important role in supporting student growth and learning. The resources below provide helpful information about grade-level expectations, literacy development, and foundational learning skills that students continue building throughout the school year.