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Students aged 5 to 10 step into our Elementary School in California ready to lead, question, and grow. Every day, they spark curiosity, build confidence, and tackle real challenges through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Here, learners drive their own learning, collaborating, experimenting, and reflecting as they master core subjects and life skills.
Progress in core and specialist subjects under the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), empowering students to become advocates of their own learning and to take responsibility for successes and struggles.
Grow up confident, resilient, and ready for an interconnected world, build social, emotional, and physical skills through the ISP Life Competencies Framework and IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning.
Step up and get multilingual, learn Spanish through dedicated classes, creative activities, global connections, and everyday conversations that make language come alive.
Fine tune talents and pursue passions choosing from a wide variety of clubs, sports, and opportunities, including art and music clubs, chess, individual and team sports, cooking, tech labs, and speech and debate.
Push boundaries, explore, and learn in purpose-built facilities that include bright classrooms, an art studio, a music room, a theater, science, tech, and robotics labs, a gym, and outdoor sports fields.
Shine in academic competitions and exhibitions, including spelling bees, California history projects, and the IB PYP Project Exhibition, showcasing knowledge and celebrating growth.
Benefit from extra care and engaging before and after school options that provide flexibility and support for busy parents from 7:30am to 5:30pm with afternoon homework support.
Feel supported and included every step of the way through the ASSIST programs, designed to provide learning assistance and additional English classes for international students, along with family and mental health counseling for all.
The enrollment process for our Elementary School is seamless and personalized, with additional multilingual support for international families.
Students at Fairmont Schools Historic Anaheim Campus consistently achieve excellent academic results. Here some key highlights from 2025-2026 MAP Growth Testing.
86%
of students in Grade 3
scored >80% in Math
84%
of students in Grade 4
of students in Grade 5
67%
scored >80% in Language Usage
70%
64%
Discover one of the best Elementary School in Anaheim, where students increasingly build independence and responsibility as they progress in core and specialty subjects under the IB Primary Years Programme.
Discovering worlds through words
Students build strong reading foundations, mastering phonics, decoding, and fluency before progressing to comprehension, analysis, and novel studies.
Learners read and discuss stories, identify main ideas, make predictions, and explore themes, characters, and structure. By Grade 5, they confidently tackle chapter books, analyze texts, and use stories as catalysts for writing, growing into thoughtful, independent readers.
Expressing confidently
Learners develop writing and language skills through engaging lessons in grammar, mechanics, and creative expression. Starting with basic sentence structure and punctuation, learners advance to crafting multi-paragraph narratives, informative, and persuasive pieces.
Grammar concepts expand from nouns and verbs to complex sentences and proper mechanics. By Grade 5, students write with clarity, detail, and purpose, expressing ideas confidently and mastering the conventions of English.
Developing logical thinking
Students build math fluency and problem-solving skills from counting and number recognition in early years to advanced concepts in upper grades. Learners master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, explore fractions, decimals, and geometry, and tackle real-world problems.
By Grade 5, students analyze data, work with variables and expressions, and apply math to everyday situations, developing confidence and resilience as mathematicians.
Exploring through experimentation
Students investigate the natural world through hands-on experiments and inquiry. Early years focus on the human body, weather, animals, and space, while upper grades explore energy, matter, ecosystems, and earth science.
Learners ask questions, record observations, and solve problems, building scientific thinking and curiosity. At the end of Elementary School, students analyze data, conduct experiments, and connect science to real-life challenges, preparing for future innovation.
Understanding the world
Students explore their communities, history, and the world, starting with school rules, holidays, and community helpers.
As they progress, learners study citizenship, economics, geography, and multicultural perspectives, diving into California history and government in upper grades.
Through projects, exhibitions, and discussions, students connect past and present, build critical thinking, and develop a sense of responsibility and global awareness.
Building digital literacy
Students master digital skills for school and life, starting with basic navigation and proper finger placement for typing. As they advance, students tackle logical thinking, programming, research, and problem-solving, learning to use technology responsibly and safely.
Each student secures their work in a private digital space, building confidence in web safety and netiquette. By Grade 5, students create presentations, code simple programs, and collaborate online, preparing to thrive in a connected, tech-driven world.
Learning a world language
Students build Spanish language skills through an engaging, effective approach that grows with them each year. Early learners sing, play, and role-play, while older students dive into grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Cultural exploration is woven into every lesson, students experience customs, traditions, and celebrations from around the Spanish-speaking world, expanding their global perspective.
Technology enhances learning, and by Grade 5, students communicate confidently, understand cultural nuances, and use Spanish in real-life contexts.
Freeing the inner self
Learners explore artistic expression through a rich curriculum that introduces them to a variety of artists, styles, and mediums. From drawing and painting to sculpture and mixed media, students experiment, create, and develop a deep understanding of art principles and elements.
Art is integrated across subjects, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Students enter local, state, and national contests, gaining recognition and pride in their achievements.Â
Discovering sounds
Students at Fairmont Historic Anaheim ignite a lifelong passion for music, exploring diverse genres through singing, movement, and creative play.
From Junior Kindergarten onward, students build music literacy, learning to read, write, and perform music, while developing rhythm, pitch, and ensemble skills. As they progress, students compose, improvise, and collaborate, gaining confidence and joy in self-expression.
Ensuring wellbeing
Learners develop lifelong fitness, teamwork, and resilience in a non-competitive, skill-building PE program. Early years focus on movement, coordination, and healthy habits, while older students refine sports techniques, strategy, and leadership.
Every session emphasizes sportsmanship, participation, and celebrating effort. Students reflect on progress, learn to handle challenges, and build confidence through constructive feedback.Â
Every day in Elementary School at Fairmont Historic Anaheim is packed with hands-on learning and active exploration. Timetables shift across Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5, but here’s a peek at what happens between lessons in our IB Primary Years Programme class.
8:20am - 10:15amHands-on, engaging sessions to enhance academic knowledge in core subjects.
10:15am - 10:30amA chance to relax with a healthy snack, play, and socialize with classmates.
10:30am - 12:00pmDeep-dive classes on specialty subjects in music, arts, science, computers, and Spanish.
12:00pm - 12:50pmWholesome and tasty meal shared between classmates in a comfortable setting, followed by playtime.
12:40pm - 3:15pmImmersion in classes and projects that build independence, teamwork, and critical thinking.
3:15pmTime to build life competencies in fun and rewarding after school activities.
During Elementary School, learners take charge of their paths through a rewarding curriculum, building life competencies to succeed in academics and in life and starting to learn Spanish as a second language.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as personal lives.
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
Students celebrate growth with IB Learner Profile recognition and aim for the Honor Roll or Head of School’s Honor Roll. The 100% Club rewards those who dive into reading and keep going.
Learners get grades, progress reports, and report cards that show how they’re doing, and they take part in standardized tests including MAP Growth, CTP, WRAP Writing Test, and TELL to measure skills and growth.
Academic competitions, spelling bees, California history exhibitions, and the Grade 5 IB Project Exhibition, give students the chance to present, reflect, and shine.
Elementary students step up and take on new responsibilities every day. They collaborate on group projects, present ideas to their classmates, and dive into independent research that sparks curiosity and confidence.
Learners solve real problems, lead community service initiatives, and track their own progress, owning every milestone along the way. Growing up with the ISP Life Competencies and IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning frameworks, they develop leadership, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Early on, students master English basic sentence structure and punctuation, then step up to write multi-paragraph stories, informative reports, and persuasive essays. Grammar and mechanics get more complex each year, so by Grade 5, students write with clarity, detail, and purpose, sharing ideas that matter and leading classroom discussions.
Spanish lessons spark curiosity and global awareness. Young learners sing, play, and role-play, while older students dive into grammar, vocabulary, and real conversations. Every lesson connects students to Spanish customs, traditions, and celebrations, expanding their perspective and building cultural confidence.
Learners broaden horizons taking learning beyond the classroom in exciting and skill-building travel opportunities, including overnight trips to Catalina Island Marine Institute Camp (Grade 5) and Sacramento (Grade 4). Day opportunities take students to Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Diego Zoo, Long Beach Aquarium, Local wetlands, and the Ocean Institute.
Students jump into the ISP Artists program, part of the annual International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) from ISP, collaborating with international artists, joining hands-on workshops, and leading cross-campus projects. ILOS broadens global perspectives, sparks new passions, and prepares students to thrive in a connected world.
PYP Exhibition
In their final year of the IB Primary Years Programme, students step up and lead the PYP Exhibition, a collaborative, student-driven inquiry project that brings together everything they've learned. With teachers and mentors by their side, they investigate real-world issues they care about, take ownership of their research, and show off teamwork, agency, and presentation skills.
Music productions
Students at HAC light up the stage in music productions that bring the whole Elementary School together, from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 5. Every production is a rehearsal space for creativity, teamwork, and self-discipline. Music isn’t just about performing, it’s linked to stronger language, math, and reading skills, and teaches life lessons like patience, perseverance, and collaboration.
I love my teacher because she encourages me to work harder and to reflect on what worked and what didn't work. She cares about me and what I learn.
Christopher, PYP student
At Fairmont Historic Anaheim, flexible enrollment means students can start their Elementary School journey when it works best for them, and for you. Our Admissions team is always ready to listen, answer questions, and help you choose the right start date for your child.
Build strong academic foundations in core and specialist classes with the IB Primary Years Programme at Fairmont Historic Anaheim, setting the stage for future success.
We are so excited to have your student join us for a Shadow Day!
