Lower School K-5

In the Grammar stage, roughly equivalent to the elementary years, we take advantage of a young child’s innate capacity to memorize and retain information by teaching underlying facts and relationships of each subject. Teaching methods used at this stage of learning include chants, jingles, rhymes, and songs that make facts easier to memorize and remember, as well as hands-on learning experiences that nurture curiosity and creativity.

During this period, we focus on “the basics;” that is, the fundamental teaching of Holy Scripture, phonetic reading, mathematics, history, language studies, the arts, and introductory science. Our students begin Latin in grade three. The study of classical languages (Latin) is invaluable in building English vocabulary, developing precision in grammar and syntax, accessing modern foreign languages, stimulating cultural literacy, and developing a stronger understanding of the classical world of the New Testament.

  • Bible: God from A to Z

    Phonics, Spelling & Grammar: Logic of English Foundations A&B

    Writing: Copy Work, Simple Sentences & Penmanship

    Literature: K-5 Literature List

    Math: Singapore Math in Focus

    Science: Weather, Nutrition & the Five Senses

    History/Geography: Community Affairs

    Latin: N/A

    Music: 2 classes/week

    Art: 1 class/week

    PE: 2 classes/week

  • Bible: The Story Arc of the Bible

    Phonics, Spelling & Grammar: Logic of English Foundations C&D

    Writing: Narrative, Expository, Poetry, Letters & Penmanship

    Literature: K-5 Literature List

    Math: Singapore Math in Focus

    Science: Land Animals

    History/Geography: Colonial Times-American Revolution

    Latin: N/A

    Music: 2 classes/week

    Art: 1 class/week

    PE: 2 classes/week

  • Bible: Old Testament

    Phonics, Spelling & Grammar: Logic of English Essentials

    Writing: Expository, Poetry, Opinion, Paragraphs & Penmanship

    Literature: K-5 Literature List

    Math: Singapore Math in Focus

    Science: Water Animals

    History/Geography: US History

    Latin: N/A

    Music: 2 classes/week

    Art: 1 class/week

    PE: 2 classes/week

  • Bible: New Testament

    Phonics, Spelling & Grammar: Logic of English Essentials

    Writing: Writing and Rhetoric Fables

    Literature: K-5 Literature List

    Math: Singapore Math in Focus

    Science: Flying Animals

    History/Geography: Ancient Civilizations

    Latin: Latin for Children

    Music: 2 classes/week

    Art: 1 class/week

    PE: 2 classes/week

  • Bible: OT: Creation-Entry into Canaan

    Phonics, Spelling & Grammar: Logic of English Essentials

    Writing: Writing & Rhetoric Narrative I

    Literature: K-5 Literature List

    Math: Singapore Math in Focus

    Science: Botany

    History/Geography: Early Church to Middle Ages

    Latin: Latin for Children

    Music: 2 classes/week

    Art: 1 class/week

    PE: 2 classes/week

  • Bible: OT: Joshua-Malachi

    Phonics, Spelling & Grammar: Logic of English Essentials

    Writing: Writing & Rhetoric Narrative II

    Literature: K-5 Literature List

    Math: Singapore Math in Focus

    Science: Astronomy

    History/Geography: Renaissance-Reformation

    Latin: Latin for Children

    Music: 2 classes/week

    Art: 1 class/week

    PE: 2 classes/week