Kindergarten
The elementary program begins in kindergarten with both full-day and half-day options providing a nurturing environment that addresses the needs of the whole child. Emphasis is given to core content areas including a phonetic based reading program, mathematics, handwriting and Bible. The full-day program includes opportunities for extended activities and additional classes with specialists such as Physical Education and Music.
Grades 1-3
The primary grades continue the strong emphasis in language arts including phonetic instruction in reading, spelling, handwriting, speech and writing skills. The addition of the computer based, Accelerated Reader program, allows teachers to address a variety of reading levels while giving attention to both comprehension and fluency. Daily instruction in mathematics includes the use of manipulatives to develop knowledge of basic number facts and mathematical procedures. Additional classes include science, social studies/history, physical education, music, art, and weekly Spanish classes. Students enjoy investigating God’s world through a variety of science activities in first grade including Pumpkin Day, hatching butterflies, and working with liquids and solids. Second grade students delve into the Arctic biome through their study of penguins and by tracking the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Third grade students look forward to a year filled with musical productions including a fun look at the life of Christopher Columbus and concluding with a salute to the fifty states in their Nifty-Fifty production.
All content areas are taught from a Christian Worldview and give opportunities for students to understand what the Word of God has to say about history, science, literature, math, etc. In addition, Bible is a core subject at all grade levels and includes regular scripture memory work.