CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Bible Bible study includes an overview of both the Old and New Testaments.  It starts with the major events in Genesis, the beginning of the nation of Israel, and prophecy concerning the birth of Jesus.  It continues with the life of Christ, the early church, and a brief look at prophecy in Revelation. Memory work includes the following passages: Philippians 2:3-11; Proverbs 3:1-13; Luke 2:1-20; Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-10; I Timothy 2:3-6; John 14:1-7; I Thessalonians 4:13-18.  Tests on lessons and verses for the week are on Friday.

Spelling  A new spelling list is introduced every Thursday.  Mastery of this list includes correct spelling of words, sentence usage, and vocabulary definitions.  Tests are on Wednesday.

Language The goal in language is for the students to express themselves clearly both in written and verbal communication.  Students are expected to express themselves in sentences, paragraphs, and compositions, using correct capitalization and punctuation.  They are expected to recognize and use correctly the eight basic parts of speech.  Diagramming sentences is a part of this instruction.  Students learn and use the writing process with explanatory and narrative paragraphs, research papers, and book reports.  A part of this instruction includes using the library to research information in encyclopedias and on the internet.

Math Students are expected to know their basic math facts.  A short amount of time is spent reviewing measures and fractions before going on to decimals and percent. These skills are applied to solving story problems, expressing information in graphs, and reading scale drawings.  Geometry concepts and an introduction to algebra are also covered.

Reading The basic reading text covers a variety of genres and includes high interest, quality literature.  In addition to the basic text and corresponding workbook, comprehension exercises and vocabulary study are done each week.  Several novels are also read.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in Book It.

Social Studies Students focus on the Western Hemisphere, known as the New World.  They study the geography, history, and economy of Canada, the United States, Central America, the West Indies, and South America.  They use a map skill book in addition to the basic text to learn landforms, bodies of water, and countries.  During the study of the United States, they learn the states and capitals.  Along with the basic studies, students learn to interpret timelines, maps, and graphs.

Science Students focus on God’s world and His provision for us.  Units of study include plants, invertebrates, the earth, the universe, space, and chemistry.  These units are studied during the first three quarters of the year.

Health The study of safety and first aid, growth and fitness, and a healthy mind and body are covered during the fourth nine weeks.

PLANNERS, HOMEWORK, AND FOLDERS

Each student is expected to use a binder with dividers to keep work organized.  A part of this organization is the expectation that students write daily assignments in their planners and check off work as it is finished.  It is the student’s responsibility to finish daily work, study for quizzes and tests, and work on projects as directed by the teacher.  Homework should be kept in the homework folder in the binder and turned in.  Work returned is placed either in the appropriate division of the binder or in a take-home folder.  Material in the take-home folder should be cleaned out and left at home.

BEHAVIOR PLAN

Students are expected to be obedient, to listen carefully, and to respect others and their property.  Discipline measures may include apologies, writing a discipline plan, and informing parents of any problems.  Further consequences may come in the form of a referral to the administrator.

SCHEDULE

7:50                       Students are dismissed from the cafeteria, bring books to the room, and place backpacks in locker.

                              Monday               Tuesday              Wednesday             Thursday             Friday

8:00-8:25               Choir                    Bible                     Choir                    Chapel                  Choir

  (until 8:30)

8:28-9:13               Bible &                 Choir                    Bible &                 Bible &                 Bible &

                                Spelling                                             Spelling                Spelling                Spelling             

(until 9:19)                                                                                                         

9:16-10:01             Keyboarding       Language            Language            Language            Language

                                                                                                                          (until 10:07)

10:01-10:07           Break                    Break                    Break                                                  Break

10:10-10:55           Math                    Math                    Math                    Math                    Math

10:58-11:35           Reading               Reading               Reading               Reading               Reading

                                                                                          (Library 11:05-11:35)

11:40-12:10           Lunch                   Lunch                   Lunch                   Lunch                   Lunch

12:13-12:58           Science                Science                Science                Science                Science

                              Health                  Health                  Health                  Health                  Health

1:01-1:46               Social                   Social                   Social                   Social                   Social

                              Studies                 Studies                 Studies                 Studies                 Studies

1:49-2:34               Band or                Band or                Band or                Band or                Band or

                              Study Hall           Study Hall           Study Hall           Study Hall           Study Hall

2:37-3:22               P.E.                       P.E.                       P.E.                       P.E.                       P.E.