Course Description
Kindergarten
Art
Philosophy Statement: God, The Master Artist, is the author of all creation. The universe He created is full of colors, textures, patterns, shapes and form to explore. God has gifted individuals with creative expressions and abilities. Through the use of meaningful artistic expressions and experiences, students are given opportunities to utilize their abilities to glorify God. The visual arts can have a powerful impact upon its viewing audience. Realization of such power is an exciting responsibility for students to demonstrate their Christian testimony to the community and society through the use of creative expression.
Course Objective: Students will be introduced to and participate with various art medias. They will utilize the techniques and knowledge learned to complete art projects.
Textbooks: None
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Time Allotment: 45 minutes per day, 1 day per week
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Kindergarten
Bible
Philosophy Statement: The purpose of Christian education is to equip the Christian young person with the necessary skills to succeed in life. As such, it is necessary to provide the student with a realistic, bibliocentric view of the world around him. Our desire is to develop in the student the mind of Christ. To this end, biblical truth and the teaching of a biblical worldview will be integrated in all academic disciplines, from preschool to high school.
Course Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge of God’s creation and his involvement in the history of Israel from Abraham to their exile and return from captivity. Students will be introduced to the life of Jesus, his parables, life and resurrection.
Textbooks:
God’s Wonders
Christian Schools International
Copyright 2000
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Time Allotment: 20 minutes per day, 4 days a week
Chapel, once weekly for 40 minutes
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Kindergarten
Language
Philosophy Statement: God is the Supreme Communicator and has spoken to His people in many ways. In His goodness, He has given us gifts and abilities to read, write, listen, and speak. These language arts skills are the foundation and gateway to all learning. Understanding and developing these gifts is essential in language arts instruction. Through the study of language arts students will develop written and oral skills that are necessary in becoming life-long learners of God and His word, which in turn will enable them to be salt and light to the world.
Course Objective: Students will learn to identify and form the English alphabet letters. Students will also learn how to write simple words and sentences.
Textbooks: Phonics, Reading, and Writing Curriculum K5
ABeka Book
Copyright 1998
Writing With Phonics K5 (consumable workbook)
ABeka Book
Copyright 1998
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Time Allotment: 20 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Library/ Media Center
Philosophy Statement: Learning to use and appreciate the library is a life-long skill. It cuts across all curricular areas school-wide. “A library is a gathering of ideas, of information—put in order and shared.” (Compton’s Encyclopedia, 1993.) Every student using the library learns more about God’s truth and applying this truth to daily life. The library is a place where students can find needed information and good literature to feed their growing and developing minds.
Course Objective: Students will be introduced to various children’s authors, proper library behavior, library procedures, book care and parts of a book. Students will appreciate seasonal and holiday themes by reading picture books and will reinforce the theme with an activity sheet or group discussion. Students will continue their listening and sharing skills, taking turns, and getting along in a group situation.
Textbooks: None
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Time Allotment: ½ day kindergarten, 30 minutes per day, 1 day per week
All-day kindergarten, 45 minutes per day, 1 day per week
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Kindergarten
Math
Philosophy Statement: God is a God of order, and through the study of mathematics, students will appreciate the orderliness, exactness, and completeness that God has infused throughout his creation. Through the study of mathematics, students can develop a better appreciation of the infinite wisdom of God when compared to the finiteness of man.
Course Objective: The students will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform basic mathematical functions and problem solving in the areas of basic addition, subtraction, patterning, classifying, measurement, time, shapes, and money. Students will receive instruction in and explore numbers to 20 and count to 100 in various ways.
Textbook: Math
Scott Foresman–Addison Wesley
Copyright 2002
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Time Allotment: 45 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Kindergarten
Physical Education
Philosophy Statement: Physical Education is that area which centers on man and his physical development. After an individual accepts Jesus Christ as his personal
Savior, the individual should maintain and develop his body to the glory of God. Physical Education focuses on increasing student’s knowledge and affecting student’s attitudes and behaviors relative to physical activities. Through the study of many physical activities, students will be encouraged to incorporate some form of physical activity into their lifestyle.
Course Objective: Students will be introduced to and practice fundamental motor skills, body awareness, spatial awareness, and cooperative activities.
Textbooks: None
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Time Allotment: 45 minutes per day, 1 day per week
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Kindergarten
Reading
Philosophy Statement: God is the Supreme Communicator and has spoken to His people in many ways. In His goodness, He has given us gifts and abilities to read, write, listen, and speak. These language arts skills are the foundation and gateway to all learning. Understanding and developing these gifts is essential in language arts instruction. Through the study of language arts students will develop written and oral skills that are necessary in becoming life-long learners of God and His word, which in turn will enable them to be salt and light to the world.
Course Objective: Students will learn foundational phonics concepts and rules which will enable them to decode words, learn to read, and comprehend what they’ve read.
Textbooks: Phonics, Reading, and Writing Curriculum K5
ABeka Book
Copyright 1998
Letters and Sounds K (consumable workbook)
ABeka Book
Copyright 1998
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Time Allotment: 30 to 60 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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Kindergarten
Science
Philosophy Statement: Science instruction equips students to know and experience God’s basic eternal truths revealed through His creation. Science deepens the students’ faith, understanding, and awareness of the eternal power and divine nature of God. (Romans 1:20)
Course Objective: Students will explore and be exposed to a variety of science topics and themes through the use of reading, discussion, and participation in group and individual projects.
Textbooks: Science
Scott Foresman
Copyright 2003
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Time Allotment: 30 minutes per day, 3 days per week
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Kindergarten
Social Studies
Philosophy Statement: From creation to the present day, God has been involved in the governing of man. By studying the past, we see how God works His will in the lives of those who follow Him and how He has spoken and intervened in history. The study of history should yield an appreciation and realization of the things God has accomplished through people and nations since the creation of the world and His love and concern as He controls the events of world history.
Course Objective: Students will be able to understand various family relationships and God’s plan for families. They will identify and discuss community helpers and their involvement in their lives. Students will discuss the contribution Pilgrims made to our nation, the importance of the flag, and our great leaders George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. They will identify the importance of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter as it relates to their Christian heritage and God’s plan for their lives.
Textbooks: America: Our Great Country (social studies visuals)
ABeka Book
Copyright 1995
Time Allotment: 15 minutes per day, 2 days per week (alternates with Science)
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