Academics

Curriculum: 4th - 6th Grade

Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade | Sixth Grade

4th GradeFourth Grade

  • Mathematics: Fourth grade uses the Saxon Math curriculum to build a firm mathematical foundation. Saxon uses hands-on activities and “mathematical conversations” to develop concepts. These concepts are developed, reviewed, and practiced to build mathematical fluency. Fourth grade also uses the Accelerated Math program for additional math practice and enrichment.

  • Spelling:  Students study weekly spelling concepts using the Great Source spelling series.

  • Reading:   Daily reading instruction, using quality children’s literature, is given using the Foundations and Frameworks Reading Program (see full program description). Using this instructional program, students are taught necessary comprehension concepts and skills to become skilled readers and thinkers.

  • Handwriting:   Fourth graders are taught using the D’Nealian Handwriting program.

  • Science: Science is a one semester subject taught during weekly visits to our Science Lab.  Units of instruction include these topics:  Life Design, Order of Life, Body Systems, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Energy, Light and Sound.

  • Social Studies:   Social Studies is taught one semester.  Topics of study include:   Continents, Immigration, The Fifty States, Market Economics, Workings of American Democracy (Constitution, Branches of Government).

  • Language/Grammar:   The A BEKA Language program is used in fourth grade to teach important grammatical skills.

  • Bible:   Bible instruction is taught using the Building Life Castles curriculum published by Positive Action for Christ. Teachers also share daily devotionals and prayer time with students. Scripture memory and personal application of biblical truths are part of daily instruction.

  • Special Subjects:  Physical Education, Music, Art, Library, Technology

 

5th GradeFifth Grade

  • Mathematics:  Fifth grade uses the Saxon Math curriculum to build a firm mathematical foundation. Saxon uses hands-on activities and “mathematical conversations” to develop concepts. These concepts are developed, reviewed, and practiced to build mathematical fluency. Fifth grade also uses the Accelerated Math program for additional math practice and enrichment.

  • Spelling:  Students study weekly spelling concepts using the Great Source spelling series.

  • Reading:   Daily reading instruction, using quality children’s literature, is given using the Foundations and Frameworks Reading Program (see full program description). Using this instructional program, students are taught necessary comprehension concepts and skills to become skilled readers and thinkers.

  • Handwriting:   Fifth graders are taught using the D’Nealian Handwriting program.

  • Science:  Science is a one semester subject taught during weekly visits to our Science Lab.  Units of instruction include these topics:  Natural Cycles, Life Cycles, Earth, Natural Resources, Weather/Climate, Sun, Earth, Moon, Force and Work, Changing Matter.

  • Social Studies:  Social Studies is taught one semester.  Topics of study include:   Geography Review, Inventors and Inventions, The Economy, and World Wars I and II.

  • Language/Grammar:   The A BEKA Language program is used in fifth grade to teach important grammatical skills.

  • Bible:   Bible instruction is taught using the Possessing the Land curriculum published by Positive Action for Christ. Teachers also share daily devotionals and prayer time with students. Scripture memory and personal application of biblical truths are part of daily instruction.

  • Special Subjects:  Physical Education, Music, Art, Library, Technology

 

6th GradeSixth Grade

  • Mathematics:  Sixth grade uses the Saxon Math curriculum to build a firm mathematical foundation. Saxon uses hands-on activities and “mathematical conversations” to develop concepts. These concepts are developed, reviewed, and practiced to build mathematical fluency. Sixth grade also uses the Accelerated Math program for additional math practice and enrichment.

  • Spelling:  Students study weekly spelling concepts using the A BEKA spelling series.

  • Reading:   Daily reading instruction, using quality children’s literature, is given using the Foundations and Frameworks Reading Program (see full program description). Using this instructional program, students are taught necessary comprehension concepts and skills to become skilled readers and thinkers.

  • Handwriting:   Fifth graders are taught using the D’Nealian Handwriting program.

  • Science:  Science is taught all year in our sixth grade classroom/lab. Units of instruction include these topics:  Cell Structure and Function, Micro-worlds, Botany, Drug Awareness, Measurements, Mixtures, Solutions, Landforms, Chemistry, Machines and Variables, and Magnets and Motion.

  • Social Studies:  Social Studies is taught year round.  Topics of study include:    Mexico, Central America, The Caribbean, Canada, and South America.

  • Language/Grammar:   The A BEKA Language program is used in sixth grade to teach important grammatical skills.

  • Bible:  Bible instruction is taught using a variety of resources including the Character Quest series by Lifeway.   Teachers also share daily devotionals and prayer time with students. Scripture memory and personal application of biblical truths are part of daily instruction.

  • Special Subjects:  Physical Education, Music, Art, Library, Technology