Enrichment

Computer Science/Design

At Golden Hills School, our Computer Science and Technology program builds a strong foundation in digital literacy and computational thinking from the earliest grades through middle school. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade explore essential computer operations while gaining confidence in tools they will use throughout their academic journey, including Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, Gmail for sending email, and PowerPoint for creating presentations. They also practice safe internet use and digital citizenship, ensuring they develop responsible habits alongside technical skills. Beginning in 6th grade, students are introduced to web design through HTML, where they learn to create and style their own webpages. In 7th and 8th grades, students advance to Python programming, applying coding concepts to solve problems and build projects. As they progress, they are also introduced to terminal commands (such as ls, cd, and mkdir) to deepen their understanding of how computers work “under the hood.” By the end of middle school, students have both practical technology skills and the problem-solving mindset needed to thrive in a digital world.

Performing Arts

Performing arts is provided as an enrichment class to all students at Golden Hills School. Students from Junior Kindergarten through 5th Grade attend performing arts class once a week, while students in grades 6-8 attend visual & performing arts class twice a week, as part of the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) curriculum. At the elementary level, students begin by learning about dramatic play and the elements of drama. They also practice acting out familiar scenes, or characters, as they develop understanding of setting, dialogue, and other theater concepts. In the upper elementary grades, students also explore more specialized forms of theater, such as storytelling, tableau, and radio theater. In middle school, students delve deeper into theatrical concepts, such as narrative pantomime, creative drama, improvisation and monologues, as well as unique types of theater such as puppetry. Middle school students also learn about staging and producing performances, as well as how to build their self-confidence and personal resources to build their performance and public speaking skills.

Physical Education

At GHS, Physical Education is where children discover their strengths, build confidence, and fall in love with movement for life. From our tiniest JK students to our Middle School leaders, every student is part of a vibrant, daily program designed to make fitness fun, meaningful, and lasting.

Through a dynamic mix of sports, games, skill-building, and teamwork, kids learn to move with purpose, support one another, and push themselves to be their personal best. Whether they’re mastering motor skills, learning new sports, or practicing good sportsmanship, our students are growing healthier, stronger, and more connected -inside and out. At GHS, we strive to inspire active, joyful lifestyles that stay with children well beyond the classroom. This is where healthy habits begin, confidence soars, and every child feels like a champion.

Music

The Golden Hills School elementary music program provides a survey of basic music theory, the chance to learn skills on a variety of instruments, and the opportunity to perform in a variety of programs. Our youngest grade levels focus on singing in the correct pitch and basic rhythmic notations, while using hand-held percussion instruments. As they progress through the music curriculum, students begin to read musical notation while performing on keyboards and begin sight-reading music for vocal melodies and harmonies. In the upper elementary grades students learn how to play the flute-o-phone and ukulele where they apply all previous concepts by reading music and singing to a variety of musical arrangements. Above all, the music program is designed to be fun and engaging for all grade levels.

Art Enrichment Program

At Golden Hills School, our Art Enrichment Program is designed to inspire creativity, encourage self-expression, and foster a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Through hands-on experiences with various mediums—such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media—students explore their imaginations while developing essential artistic skills.Our program supports all learners, providing a welcoming space for students to experiment, collaborate, and build confidence in their creative abilities. Whether discovering the work of great artists or creating original pieces, students are encouraged to think critically and connect art to the world around them. Art Enrichment at GHS is more than just making art—it about nurturing creative thinkers and problem-solvers for the future.

Spanish Enrichment Overview

Our Spanish program is designed to foster a love of language learning while developing students’ communication skills and cultural awareness. Students are immersed in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing experiences that grow with them across grade levels. In Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten, students are introduced to Spanish through songs, greetings, weather expressions, and basic emotions and feelings. This early exposure creates a joyful foundation for language learning.

In Lower and Upper Elementary, students begin to expand their vocabulary by writing numbers and colors and identifying parts of the body through songs, games, and crafts that make learning a second language fun and engaging. The curriculum introduces foundational grammar concepts. Students begin forming grammatically correct sentences, allowing them to express themselves more independently and accurately in Spanish.

By Middle School, the focus shifts to real-life application. Students practice conversational skills through daily-life scenarios, role plays, and collaborative activities designed to encourage them to use Spanish beyond the classroom. This practical emphasis builds confidence and fluency while deepening cultural understanding.