Grade Levels at Martha Enjema Memorial Academy
At Martha Enjema Memorial Academy, our educational programs align with Cameroonian standards, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and culturally relevant education. We structure our grade levels to cater to the developmental needs of children, incorporating various subjects that enhance their learning experience. Below is a detailed overview of each grade level and the subjects offered.
Pre-Nursery And Nusery Grade Levels
Pre-Nursery (Ages 2-3)
In our Pre-Nursery program, we focus on developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills through play-based learning. Key areas of focus include:
- Language Development: Introduction to basic vocabulary and simple phrases in both English and French.
- Creative Arts: Activities such as drawing, painting, and music to foster creativity and self-expression.
- Motor Skills: Activities that promote fine and gross motor skills through play.
Lower Primary (Grades 1-3)
The Nursery program builds on the foundation laid in Pre-Nursery, with a focus on exploration and early learning concepts:
- Language and Literacy: Phonemic awareness, storytelling, and simple reading activities in English and French.
- Mathematics: Introduction to numbers, counting, shapes, and basic problem-solving.
- Environmental Studies: Basic concepts about the world around them, including nature and community.
- Physical Education: Activities to develop gross motor skills and promote physical health.
Lower Primary And Upper Primary Grade Levels
Lower Primary (Grades 1-3, Ages 6-8)
The Lower Primary program emphasizes foundational knowledge and skills across various subjects:
- English Language: Reading, writing, and comprehension skills, focusing on grammar and vocabulary development.
- French Language: Similar objectives as in English, promoting bilingualism through reading and writing exercises.
- Mathematics: Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement, and basic geometry.
- Science: Introduction to natural sciences, including life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences, with hands-on experiments.
- Social Studies: Exploration of local communities, cultures, and basic geography.
- Creative Arts: Continued emphasis on art, music, and drama to promote creativity and self-expression.
- Physical Education: Development of motor skills through games and physical activities.
Upper Primary (Grades 4-6, Ages 9-11)
The Upper Primary program prepares students for secondary education, deepening their understanding of core subjects:
- English Language: Advanced reading comprehension, essay writing, and literature analysis.
- French Language: Similar to English, focusing on grammar, composition, and literature.
- Mathematics: Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, and introductory algebra.
- Science: More in-depth exploration of life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences, including scientific inquiry and experiments.
- Social Studies: History, geography, and civics, focusing on national and global contexts.
- Creative Arts: Advanced projects in visual arts, music, and drama, encouraging creativity and teamwork.
- Physical Education: Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle choices through various physical activities.