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Students from Kindergarten to Grade 4 move beyond the basics to become curious, confident, and engaged learners. Through the IB Primary Years Programme, they explore units, enrichment classes, and collaborative projects.
They think critically, communicate effectively, and develop essential life skills, gaining the mindset, agency, and confidence to take meaningful action today - and step confidently into Middle School.
Develop strong foundations in language, math, science, and social studies through the IB Primary Years Programme, transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, and specialist classes.
Build confidence in Spanish by expanding vocabulary, reading short texts, writing simple sentences, and practicing everyday conversations through role-play, storytelling, and projects.
Build essential life skills, guided by the IB Learner Profile, growing as inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and caring, principled learners while strengthening key ATL skills.
Explore global opportunities through ILOS programs and local field trips that connect learning with real life and grow as confident, compassionate global citizens.
Explore daily tech learning with 1:1 iPads in Grades 1–3 to build responsible tech habits, then transition to 1:1 Chromebooks in Grade 4 to gain independence and prepare for Middle School.
Build confidence through a wide range of athletics, staying active, developing fundamental skills, experiencing friendly competition, and gaining early opportunities to represent Kehoe-France in N.I.A.L. and local independent leagues.
Discover interests and talents beyond the classroom through choir, drama, creative clubs and early leadership opportunities, 4th Grade Exhibition and Student Council, while practicing teamwork, creativity and responsibility in a caring community.
Discover a love of learning in vibrant classrooms, dedicated arts spaces for drama and choir, and expansive athletic fields, where students explore, perform, play, and build skills for life together.
Experience a caring school culture where Komodo Wellbeing, everyday check-ins, and attentive staff work together to support emotional and social health, creating a secure, understanding environment that’s ready for learning.
Our Admissions team supports families throughout the year, helping students transition seamlessly into our Elementary classrooms.
Students from Kindergarten through Grade 4 become curious, confident, and engaged learners. They strengthen core academic skills while exploring big ideas about themselves, their communities, and the world through transdisciplinary units, core subjects, and enrichment experiences.
Guided by the IB Primary Years Programme, their learning is inquiry-driven, concept-based, and internationally minded.
Students engage with an IB Primary Years Programme that helps them think deeply, ask bold questions, and connect learning across subjects.
Through six transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry – Who We Are, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Organize Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Express Ourselves, and Sharing the Planet – students explore identity, community, systems, and the natural world while developing a strong global mindset.
Students build strong foundations in core subjects while developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.Â
Enrichment subjects broaden students’ experiences, nurture creativity, and support holistic personal growth.
At KFNS Elementary, the best Elementary School in Covington, LA, each day is full of engaging learning experiences and meaningful discoveries. While schedules differ across grade levels, here’s a glimpse of what a typical day looks like for our students.
Students settle in, join homeroom and morning meetings, and engage in learning activities that build curiosity, communication, and classroom community.
Snack, lunch, and recess provide time to eat, play, and socialize, while hands-on lessons and enrichment help students explore concepts across subjects and grow as confident, inquisitive learners.
Students take part in collaborative projects, focused learning, and enrichment before reflecting on their day and preparing for a smooth transition home.
At Kehoe-France Elementary, students deepen curiosity and confidence, strengthen academic foundations, build social and collaborative skills, learn Spanish, and expand horizons through local and global opportunities - laying the foundation for Middle School success.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and 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.
At Kehoe-France, assessment is part of learning, not separate from it. Students don’t track their own progress, set goals, and see their growth in real time.
Students in Grades 1–4 take NWEA MAP assessments twice a year in reading, language, mathematics, and science, so teachers can pesonalized instruction and students can see how far they’ve come. Quarterly report cards, a clear 7-point grading scale, and regular updates on Seesaw, plus parent–teacher conferences, keep families closely connected to classroom learning.
Academic success is more than a test score. Students celebrate milestones when they master a new concept, persist with a tricky problem or show IB Learner Profile attributes in action. Throughout the year, classroom showcases, performances and project displays bring learning to life, giving families a front-row seat to their child’s growing confidence, creativity, and independence.
With data-driven insights and individualized support, every student is seen, challenged and celebrated as they step up as confident, capable learners ready for the next stage.
Throughout the Elementary years at Kehoe-France, students build the academic and personal life competencies they need to thrive beyond school.
Grounded in the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning, they grow as inquirers, thinkers, communicators, caring and principled classmates, open-minded global citizens, and balanced, reflective individuals who know how to learn, collaborate, and lead with integrity.
They also strengthen key ATL skills that support success across all subjects: thinking, communication, self-management, research and social skills.
In Elementary School, students continue dedicated Spanish lessons that deepen the skills introduced in the Early Years. The curriculum, aligned with Louisiana state standards, emphasizes real-world communication and comprehension in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Learners expand their vocabulary, begin to read short texts, and write simple sentences, while practicing everyday conversations and classroom routines in Spanish.
Activities such as role-play, storytelling, and projects help students apply the language in authentic, age-appropriate situations so that, by the end of Elementary, they can participate confidently in simple conversations.
Each year, students engage in ISP's International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) such as ISP Artists, ISP Scientists, ISP Chess Masters, and the ISP Virtual Exchange, broadening their global perspectives and connecting with peers worldwide. These programs inspire students to pursue their passions in creativity, STEM, leadership and service, and prepare them for success in a connected world.
In addition, students connect learning with real life through local field trips to museums, nature centers, community landmarks and cultural events, deepening their IB PYP units of inquiry and building curiosity and confidence.
Linked to International Schools Partnership’s global network and international learning opportunities, these everyday experiences help students see how local action and global citizenship go hand in hand, so they grow as compassionate young people who know their voice matters in their community and in the wider world.
Students in Grades 1–3 use 1:1 iPads, stored in classroom carts and available daily to support learning across reading, writing, math, and creative subjects through interactive apps, research, and digital storytelling, while building responsible technology habits with various platform, such as Seesaw and IXL.
Fourth-grade students transition to 1:1 Chromebooks, further developing independence as they collaborate on projects, conduct research, and manage assignments through Google Classroom in preparation for Middle School.
My favorite thing about Kehoe-France Northshore is that everyone knows you and the teachers really care about you. We get to learn in fun ways, ask lots of questions, and try new things. It makes school a place where I feel happy and excited to come every day.
Archer 4th Grade 2025-2026
Student
Choosing the right school for our children was incredibly important to our family.
At Kehoe-France Northshore, we've found a community where our kids are supported, challenged, and encouraged to be curious learners. The teachers truly invest in their students, and it shows in the confidence and growth we see in our children every day.
Mickey
4th Grade & PK4 Parent
At Kehoe-France Northshore, families can enroll in our Elementary classes at different points during the school year, subject to availability. Our Admissions Team partners with families to understand their needs and guide them in choosing the best time to begin their Elementary journey.
Empower your child at Kehoe-France Elementary to move beyond the basics - develop curiosity, confidence, and essential life skills through the IB Primary Years Programme and step confidently into Middle School.
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