Growing in Grades 1-5
Our First through Third grade curricula have a twofold purpose: to provide a solid foundation in the skills of reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, and grammar, and also help each student toward the acquisition of a Biblical worldview through worship and a study of Christian virtues. The program is so thoroughly integrated that each area of study reinforces the others.
In addition to Classical academics, students participate in our vibrant performing and visual arts programs and in physical education.
In the Fourth and Fifth grades, we focus on preparing students for the accelerated liberal arts curriculum in Middle and Upper schools.
We teach students that with greater independence and opportunities come greater responsibilities. For instance, in Fourth and Fifth grades, students learn to manage materials and instruction from three different teachers and transition between classrooms.
Also starting in Fourth grade, students with excellent academic achievement and conduct for each marking period are recognized in Chapel, and included on the Dean’s List or Honor Roll.
By Fifth grade, students develop their organizational skills by employing note-taking techniques and outlines.
For more information, please see our Lower School curriculum.