Conceptual units allow the students to delve into topics and subjects that are often overlooked and discarded in traditional school settings because they would have no detectable impact on standardized testing. We believe our conceptual units program equips our students to gather and connect information from a variety of events and sources to create a holistic view of their world. Each month, the conceptual unit changes, and students are immersed in a whole new section of the world in which we live. 

This year, our overarching conceptual topic is BDS University. Students from Kindergarten through eighth grade embark on an exciting journey through a variety of real-world subjects, each designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Each unit is designed to work like selecting a “major” in college. These conceptual units introduce students to major fields of study, helping them develop foundational knowledge and skills that will serve them well into the future.

At BDS, parents play a large role in decorating each unit that the children study. Parents create hallways to serve as teaching tools and to create visual interest and excitement.