Hickory, NC 28601
phone: 828.256.9492
fax: 828.256.1475
IB PYP School
Co-Curricular Programme
Hickory Day School focuses on the development of drama,
theater, music, the visual arts, wellness, technology, and
Spanish as a second language in all grades.
The Arts
Throughout the school year, the visual arts program works directly with the PYP classroom teachers, planning activities to correlate the arts with their Program of Inquiry. Students create work to reinforce and enhance their studies in addition to fulfilling the objectives required of the NC Standard Course of Study. HDS students also present a major performing arts production each year. Through these productions, students learn about technical theater and the powerful influence of music.
Throughout the school year, the visual arts program works directly with the PYP classroom teachers, planning activities to correlate the arts with their Program of Inquiry. Students create work to reinforce and enhance their studies in addition to fulfilling the objectives required of the NC Standard Course of Study. HDS students also present a major performing arts production each year. Through these productions, students learn about technical theater and the powerful influence of music.
Technology
All students, TK - 8, have access to computers in both their classrooms and in the technology lab. Technology at Hickory Day School is naturally integrated with the curriculum as an effective tool that facilitates student learning. Students receive opportunities to work with Kid Pix Studios, Kidspiration, Inspiration, Type To Learn, blogging, videoconferencing, web applications, desktop publishing, etc. All eighth grade students, prior to their graduation, will have completed the North Carolina Computer Competency Exam..
All students, TK - 8, have access to computers in both their classrooms and in the technology lab. Technology at Hickory Day School is naturally integrated with the curriculum as an effective tool that facilitates student learning. Students receive opportunities to work with Kid Pix Studios, Kidspiration, Inspiration, Type To Learn, blogging, videoconferencing, web applications, desktop publishing, etc. All eighth grade students, prior to their graduation, will have completed the North Carolina Computer Competency Exam..
Spanish
All Hickory Day students receive daily Spanish instruction. The Spanish program allows students opportunities to further develop and enhance their communication skills. Within the Spanish language, students learn the four language skills of writing, reading, speaking, and listening and gain the ability to apply these skills to real-world situations. The ultimate goal for our Spanish program is a conversant Spanish speaker upon completion of the eighth grade.
All Hickory Day students receive daily Spanish instruction. The Spanish program allows students opportunities to further develop and enhance their communication skills. Within the Spanish language, students learn the four language skills of writing, reading, speaking, and listening and gain the ability to apply these skills to real-world situations. The ultimate goal for our Spanish program is a conversant Spanish speaker upon completion of the eighth grade.
Wellness
All Hickory Day students receive daily instruction in wellness. Our wellness program is designed to allow students opportunities to appreciate and understand the value of physical education and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Students are exposed to a variety of new activities/games to aid in the development of their motor skills. Age-appropriate social skills, teamwork, cooperation, and self-reflection are all important parts of our wellness curriculum.
All Hickory Day students receive daily instruction in wellness. Our wellness program is designed to allow students opportunities to appreciate and understand the value of physical education and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Students are exposed to a variety of new activities/games to aid in the development of their motor skills. Age-appropriate social skills, teamwork, cooperation, and self-reflection are all important parts of our wellness curriculum.
