Elementary Information
Academics
Each day begins with Bible class (or chapel). Basic Bible stories and truths are taught and applied to the students’ daily lives. Lower elementary students are not administered Bible tests, but they are required to memorize Bible verses.
Our elementary curriculum focuses on mathematics and language arts (i.e. grammar, reading, spelling, and writing). Reading is taught through phonics, and then an emphasis on comprehension follows. Mathematics begins with drilling and mastering the facts. After facts have been mastered, the students can begin to learn problems on higher learning levels.
History, geography, science, and health are also important subjects that we teach. The students not only learn the facts about these courses, they learn them with a Biblical worldview. Science class is predicated upon a belief in creationism, and history is based on a rejection of revisionist history. No attempts are made to hide the faith of our founding fathers, or the belief in a Creator by the founders of Modern Science. The facts of history and science are taught with integrity and accuracy.
While achievement testing is administered each year, they do not affect promotion. Promotion is based on quarterly grades.
All classes have a daily recess.
What to Expect in Elementary
In a Week…
· Music Class: the students develop an appreciation for music and singing. Various musical skills are learned, and the students practice for PTF performances.
· PE Class (4th-6th): the students may have organized PE 1 or 2 days a week. On the other days, they will have recess.
· Library Class: the students are permitted to check out books that interest them. The library can also be utilized for finding book report books and research paper resources.
· Chapel: elementary chapel meets every Tuesday in the auditorium. We have in-house and guest speakers.
· School Hours: 8:00 A.M. until 2:50 P.M.
· Aftercare: Charges apply beginning at 3:30. Aftercare is available until 6:00.
In a Year...
· Field Day (4th-6th): students compete against other schools in track and field events.
· Field Trips: students take one field trip per quarter; they are both fun and educational.
· Grandparents Day: the students’ grandparents are fed a great breakfast and then invited to visit the classrooms.