Academics

Wilkes-Barre Academy is committed to offering an advanced academic curriculum for students in pre-K through eighth grade. Students will be introduced to the following:

• Spanish classes- grades K through 8
• Sign language- K
• Math basics through pre-Algebra and Algebra I in the seventh and eighth grades.
• A Social Studies curriculum that includes state history, national, and world history, as well as geography. Many hands-on activities and projects are included.
• Science programs which cover Biology through Physics. Classes include laboratory and hands-on units.
• Science Fairs in grades two, four, six, and eight and the opportunity to participate in a Science Olympiad are also part of the program.
• A comprehensive language arts program that includes Phonics based reading instruction and a separate English program.
• English and Literature programs are writing intensive and introduce students to all genres of literature and styles of writing. These programs culminate in complete literary analysis/term papers using MLA guidelines that are consistent with high school requirements.
• Word Study and Spelling programs which prepare students for SAT testing requirements.
• Art classes throughout the entire year that introduce art periods and artists. During Middles School classes, students will explore all artistic periods and styles.
• Music lessons include reading sheet music, playing instruments, and music history.
• Every grade participates in a yearly musical production presented on stage at a local theater.
• A completely modern, upgraded computer lab.
• Computer classes in grades K through 8 that teach computer basics, keyboarding, Internet and research skills.
• Students also learn publishing programs, word processing programs and power point presentations.