Elementary School Curriculum
PK
ELA
Phonemic Awareness, developing literacy skills through rich content in literature
Social Studies
Integrating science and social studies six thematic units: family, friends, wind water, color, shadow reflections, things that grow
Mathematics
Number sense, numeration, spatial sense, measurement, patterns and geometry
Science
Integrating science and social studies six thematic units: family, friends, wind water, color, shadow reflections, things that grow
Bible
Exploring God’s Love, Learn about God through Major Bible Stories, prayer and scripture memorization
Art
Explore various shapes/ colors and create original works
Music
Creative movement activities through singing, theory and playing instruments
Spanish
Develop oral language and vocabulary
PE
Movement activities body/spatial awareness, gross motor skills
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
Kindergarten
ELA
Builds a foundation of reading/writing skills through the practice of oral vocabulary phonemic awareness letter recognition
Social Studies
Friends and neighbors, introduction to culture, government, citizenship, economics, history and holidays
Mathematics
Whole numbers, patterns, shapes, ordering by attributes, problem-solving, critical thinking
Science
Integrating science and social studies six thematic units: family, friends, wind water, color, shadow reflections, things that grow
Bible
Learn About God through major characters in Bible stories, apply biblical principles, scripture memorization
Art
Creating original works relating to various themes and concepts
Music
Creative movement activities through singing, theory and playing instruments
Spanish
Develop oral language and vocabulary
PE
Balance, gross motor body/spatial awareness, hand/eye coordination social interaction
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
1st Grade
ELA
Phonemic awareness Phonics/word study whole group/small group instruction digital reading assignments
Social Studies
Introduction to structure of school family and traditions
Mathematics
Place value, addition, subtraction, measurement, grouping, shapes, problem solving, critical thinking
Science
Process skills – predict, identify, classify, use tools, collect, record, compare, measure, scientific inquiry in the field.
Bible
Enjoying God’s Gifts – God’s creation, God’s gifts through His love, care and creation, Scripture memorization
Art
Create original works using 3-D materials
Music
Creative movement activities through singing, theory and playing instruments
Spanish
Develop oral language and vocabulary
PE
Balance, gross motor body/spatial awareness, hand/eye coordination social interaction
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
2nd Grade
ELA
Phonics – writing and spelling, reading comprehension, handwriting whole group small group instruction
Social Studies
Introduction to geography, citizenship all within the community
Mathematics
Base 10, place value, addition, subtraction, time, money, problem solving, critical thinking
Science
Scientific inquiry in classroom, process skills: record, organize, justify, compare, collect, measure, combine, classify, explore and describe
Bible
Finding God’s Promises – Promises of God and His leadership, scripture memorization
Art
Refine art skills through original artwork, painting, and drawings
Music
Creative movement activities through singing, theory and playing instruments
Spanish
Develop oral language and vocab
PE
Balance, gross motor body/spatial awareness, hand/eye coordination social interaction
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
3rd Grade
ELA
Phonics/word study vocabulary, comprehension, research skills, whole group/small group instruction spelling, and writing
Social Studies
Our community and beyond – comparing/contrasting, different cultures, around the world
Mathematics
Multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, graphing, problem solving, critical thinking IXL Math program
Science
Scientific inquiry through process skills, observe, record, identify, measure, illustrate, construct, measure, collect data, plan and implement
Bible
Growing with God, Books of the Bible, Ten Commandments, scripture memorization
Art
Creating original work using a variety of mediums
Music
Rhythm, patterns, introduction of composers, basic music theory, instruments
Spanish
Conversational Spanish, Spanish culture and vocabulary
PE
Work on skills for specific sports, basketball, soccer, baseball fitness level assessments
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
4th Grade
ELA
Grammar, spelling, writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing process, literature studies
Social Studies
Texas History, culture, history, events, people, places that shaped Texas
Mathematics
Geometry, multiplication, addition, subtraction, decimals, money, graphing, problem solving, critical thinking, IXL Math
Science
Scientific inquiry through process skills, in the classroom and lab, plan, implement make inferences, using tools, collect, record, label, construct, evaluate
Bible
Building Life Castles, Old Testament characters, Biblical principles, scripture memorization
Art
Creating original works of art using line, value, perspective, portion
Music
Rhythm, patterns, introduction of composers, basic music theory, instruments
Spanish
Conversational Spanish, Spanish culture and vocabulary
PE
Work on skills for specific sports, basketball, soccer, baseball fitness level assessments
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
5th Grade
ELA
Grammar, writing process, literature studies, research skills, spelling, thinking skills/speaking skills
Social Studies
American Past – American history through the 20th century and how our nation was shaped.
Mathematics
Place value, decimals, fractions, data, adding/ subtracting fractions, measurement, problem-solving, critical thinking, IXL Math program
Science
Scientific inquiry through process skills in the classroom and lab, ask, construct, describe, implement, observe, analyze, use tools, demonstrate, design, recognize
Bible
Walking with God and His people, Jesus’ birth through early ministry
Art
Creating original works of art using line, value, perspective, portion
Music
Rhythm, patterns, introduction of composers, basic music theory, instruments
Spanish
Conversational Spanish, Spanish culture and vocabulary
PE
Flexibility, conditioning, core strength, physical health fitness level assessments
Technology
Basic introduction to technology – Instruction includes specific iPad Apps supporting classroom instruction using operating systems, internet multimedia
6th Grade
English
Grammar and writing process, interactive reading, vocabulary, literary analysis, access to integrated iPad technology
History/Geography
Mapping skills, study of all continents, cultural, historical and geographical units
Mathematics
Number theory and fractions, review, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions emphasized rations, percent, and proportions as well as integers and graphing
Science
Earth Science study of matter, forces, and energy, geological uniqueness, mapping, rocks, fossils, minerals, atmosphere, solar system are examined using STEM Scopes
Bible
New Testament survey and study of character traits essential for the Christian life with personal life application strategies emphasized
Art
Exploration of art techniques
Band
Spanish
Introduction to Spanish