Art
Designing a Portfolio of Masterpieces
The Prairie Hills Art class teaches students to use a variety of techniques and tools to develop their own artistic masterpieces.
All students participate in Art class weekly.
Counselor
Teaching Emotional Intelligence Using the RULER Approach
The Prairie Hills Counselor lessons focus on teaching emotional intelligence using the RULER approach.
Recognizing emotions in oneself and others
Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions
Labeling emotions with a nuanced vocabulary
Expressing emotions in accordance with cultural norms and social context
Regulating emotions with helpful strategies
All students participate in Counselor lessons with their class every week.
Digital Learning
Using Technology to Enhance Learning
The PHES Digital Learning class teaches students a wide range of skills to help them in our technical world. Teaching is geared towards complementing our school curriculum and Social and Emotional Learning.
All students participate in Digital Learning once every three weeks with extra time scheduled as needed.
Library
Learning and Loving to Read
The PHES Library strives to develop independent, lifelong users of information and to promote literacy and the love of reading.
All students spend time in the Library with their class every week.
Music
Making Memories in Music
The PHES Music class teaches the foundational development of music skills and provides exposure to a variety of musical instruments and genres. All students participate in concerts and performances, and families are invited to be the audience.
All students participate in Music class weekly.
Physical Education
Engaging in Physical Activity and Teamwork
The PHES Physical Education class teaches students to live a healthy lifestyle by engaging in fun, active, and cooperative games using teamwork to accomplish goals.
All students participate in PE class weekly.
Spanish
Developing Language Skills and Global Perspective
The PHES Spanish class teaches students the origins, foundations, and basics of speaking the language through a cultural lens.
All students participate in Spanish with their class every week.