Kindergarten
Kindergarten focus’ on developing the whole child - spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. There are many creative opportunities for the children, every day in each area of the curriculum. Our reading program includes a strong phonics base, beginning reading and some whole language activities. The math program uses hands-on activities and math concepts are developed through the use of Math Their Way and a Silver Burdett text. Bible instruction covers Old and New Testament stories with practical applications while Bible verse memorization is a weekly part of our program. Science and social studies are taught from a Biblical viewpoint with many explorative activities. Specialists teach our music, and physical education programs.
First Grade
In first grade we continue to create an atmosphere where each student will enjoy learning. Open Court Reading builds a strong foundation in reading, phonics, and spelling. This three-fold foundation is made up of skills and strategies that lead to early independence in decoding and comphrehension. Primary Mathematics is based on the highly successful Primary Mathematics Series from Singapore. The series is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in mathematics. Topics are covered in depth and taught to mastery. The program aims to help students develop logical thinking and critical lifelong problem solving skills. Write Source and Write Traits help students develop basic writing and language arts skills. Scott Forseman History and Social Science covers such topics as citizenship, our country, cultures, people and places, and changes over time. Harcourt Science covers living and non-living things, plants, animals, habitats, weather, seasons, matter, heat and light, pushes and pulls, and magnets. Students also visit the science lab twice a month. Associated Christian Schools International Bible curriculum covers Old and New Testament stories with a theme of God's gift to us. Daily prayer time, Bible memorization, and weekly chapel are also part of our Bible curriculum.
Second Grade
Children in second grade continue to develop reading skills and strategies that emphasize strong phonetics, comprehension and enjoyable children’s literature. Correlated language arts and spelling skills (phonetic and high frequency words), through the use of the writing process, are incorporated. Creative writing and journals are encouraged. D’Nealian handwriting lessons continue and cursive letter formation is taught. Math focuses on concrete objects, numeration to 1000, and computations to 20, regrouping and beginning multiplication. Science features scientific creationism, seasonal activities, and hands on experiences. Social studies emphasize community and cultural awareness and historical people and events. Christian character traits and Bible verse memorization encourage our students to apply the basic truths of the Bible to their daily lives.
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