Our Unique Curriculum
The curriculum at Ivy Gate Preschool is a highly integrated and accelerated program designed to deeply engage the gifted preschooler. Our curriculum centers on robust, overarching monthly Big Ideas, such as "Changes Over Time" and "Cosmic Connections."
These themes serve as the intellectual foundation for all learning areas, ensuring that subjects are not taught in isolation but are deeply interwoven to reflect the complexity of the real world.
Meet the Team
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Our Core Values
Intellectual Depth & Mastery
We value and foster the inherent need to learn deeply. Our focus is on providing opportunities for advanced exploration, critical thinking, and a drive toward mastery, rather than simply covering a broad range of topics.
Joyful Inquiry & Curiosity
We cultivate a climate where intense curiosity is celebrated and drives instruction. We prioritize hands-on discovery and open-ended exploration to ignite a lifelong passion for asking questions and seeking knowledge.
Respect for Rapid Learning
We recognize and respect the ability to learn quickly by offering a flexible, accelerated, and individualized curriculum. We ensure that advanced learners are consistently challenged and never bored, allowing them to progress at their own optimal pace.
Social-Emotional Nurturing
We are committed to supporting the whole gifted child. We value empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, recognizing that giftedness can come with unique social and emotional intensities. We create a supportive community that fosters confidence, resilience, and positive peer relationships.
Specialized Content Areas
Daily Violin Lessons:
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Dr. Gayle Bentley, the school’s founder and expert music director, will lead Suzuki-style violin lessons for all students as part of our daily curriculum
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Group violin lessons provide a powerful "brain-boosting" experience that accelerates your child's language, math, and motor skills through the magic of music. These sessions build essential social-emotional foundations like patience, confidence, and the joy of creating harmony together as a team.
Core Academic Domains:
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Traditional subjects are not separate; literature, history, writing, and math are seamlessly embedded into the monthly themes
STEM-Based Activities:
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Specialized STEM-based activities are created specifically for high-potential preschoolers by scientist, Dr. Allisandra Rha.
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The inqLAB Learning curriculum combines hands-on activities and complementary learning modules aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grades K-2 to create an immersive and comprehensive science experience. Each science module is thoughtfully aligned with Ivy Gate’s monthly Big Idea, allowing students to see how scientific ideas are interwoven with the world around them.