Elementary

Children form beliefs and values early in life, which influence how students interpret knowledge and govern how they act. Our Bible curriculum is designed to help students develop these areas from a solid Christian perspective. In an age of competing worldviews, this curriculum will help young students formulate a Biblical perspective of the world and then live accordingly.

Our science program teaches the order and design of God’s wonderful creation. The science modules provide hands-on experiments, activities, and observations.

With a guided reading approach, students are taught through varied genres to help instill a love for reading. Lessons check literal, interpretive, critical, and appreciative comprehension through oral discussions and word text pages. Novels and/or supplemental books are integrated throughout the year to enhance the learning experience.

1st Grade

• Language – First grade language arts uses multi-sensory methods to strengthen grammar skills and writing connections.
• Spelling – Weekly words are based upon skills learned in language and phonics. 
• Penmanship – This area is taught and practiced in conjunction with other subject areas.

2nd Grade

• Language – Second grade language arts uses multi-sensory methods to strengthen grammar skills and writing connections.
• Spelling – Weekly words are based upon skills that correlate with current language and phonics units. The words are typically introduced in word families, by specific phonetic sounds, and as high frequency words that may not follow typical patterns.
• Penmanship – This is taught and practiced in conjunction with other subject areas. Cursive is introduced during the 2nd semester. 

3rd Grade

• Language – Third grade language arts uses multi-sensory methods to strengthen grammar skills and writing connections.
• Spelling – Strategies include a phonetic approach to decoding and encoding words. The words are typically introduced based on phonetic patterns. Additionally, high frequency words that may not follow typical patterns will be introduced in each lesson.
• Penmanship – Cursive writing will be taught throughout all subject areas.

4th Grade

• Language/Writing – Emphasis is placed on using language correctly in the written process. The students learn the eight parts of speech and sentence diagramming.  Students demonstrate proficiency by writing paragraphs, letters, stories, poems, book reports, general reports, etc.
• Spelling – Fourth grade spelling is designed to teach phonetic principles, sound-letter relationships, visual memory, and vocabulary building. 
• Penmanship – Quality handwriting is encouraged in all subjects. 

5th Grade

• Language/Writing – Emphasis is given to the eight parts of speech; identifying them within text, recognizing proper use, and actively using each part of speech to enhance quality writing.
• Spelling – Fifth grade spelling focuses on short vowels, long vowels, syllables, compound words, antonyms, synonyms, contractions, suffixes, prefixes, blends, endings, silent letters, etc. 
• Penmanship – Quality handwriting is encouraged in all subjects.