ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades 1-4 work on a full range of cognitive and developmental skills.  These skills focus on mathematics, language arts, reading, science, social studies, spelling, and handwriting.  Each of these areas of concentration is divided to emphasize necessary skills.  Reading includes vocabulary development and spelling as well as context comprehension.  Language Arts includes grammar rules, language development, and creative writing skills.  Mathematics focuses on computation, problem solving, and logical thinking.  Social Studies encompasses historical and geographical information, current events, and civics from a Christian perspective.

The curriculum used for Grades 1-4 is as follows: 

Grade 1                                                     Grade 2

Mathematics- A Beka                                Mathematics- A Beka

Reading- A Beka                                                 Reading- Houghton-Mifflin

Language Arts- Houghton-Mifflin             Language Arts- Houghton-Mifflin

Phonics- A Beka                                       Phonics- A Beka

Spelling- A Beka                                       Spelling- Houghton-Mifflin

Social Studies- Scott Foresman              Social Studies- Scott Foresman

Science- Bob Jones                                 Science- Bob Jones

Bible- Positive Action for Christ               Bible- Positive Action for Christ

Handwriting-Zaner Blozer                         Handwriting-Zaner Blozer

Grade 3                                                     Grade 4

Mathematics- A Beka                                Mathematics- A Beka

Reading- Houghton-Mifflin,                       Reading- Houghton-Mifflin,

Various novels                                           Various novels

Language Arts- Houghton-Mifflin             Language Arts- Houghton-Mifflin

Spelling- Houghton-Mifflin                         Spelling- Houghton-Mifflin

Social Studies- Scott Foresman              Social Studies- McGraw-Hill

Science- Bob Jones                                 Science- Bob Jones

Bible- Positive Action for Christ               Bible- Positive Action for Christ

Handwriting-Zaner Blozer                         Handwriting-Zaner Blozer

Students also attend:

·        Computer classes to enhance their typing skills, software applications skills, and  internet research.

·        Music classes which give students an appreciation for various types of music.

·        Art classes teaching students appreciation as well as developing their skills using different mediums.

·        Physical Education to enhance and build motor skills, sportsmanship, and athletic skills.

·        Spanish teaching students new language skills and cultural awareness.

·        Bus 31 to encourage the proper use of a library system.

Extra-curricular activities are also provided for student enjoyment.