Heritage Christian Academy Elementary Curriculum Overview Heritage Christian Academy is committed to providing academic excellence for its students, while developing Christ-like character in them. To achieve this, two things are necessary : a superior curriculum and outstanding teachers with a strong Christian commitment . We believe God requires excellence in all things, and we strive to give each student the best possible education by utilizing outstanding curriculum in each subject, coupled with a Christian worldview actively taught and applied by our teachers. BIBLE – As followers of Christ, we believe that it is only by studying God’s Word that we understand our true identity as God’s people and how God reaches out to His people over the centuries. Our Bible curriculum— Walking With God and His People by Christian Schools International —immerses students in Bible stories and helps students know God’s Word (head), believe His promise (heart), and live in faith and obedience (hands). Solid theology, Scripture memorization and educational best practices provide a structured Biblical base. Beginning in first grade, we also utilize Young Peacemakers for character development; it includes Biblical principles of conflict resolution and forgiveness. LANGUAGE ARTS – God has given man the spoken word in written form that man may read His Word and come to know his Creator. God also gave man the ability to formulate ideas to convey, as well as to receive and comprehend ideas. In whatever mode language is used, it is a primary means of communication and thus foundational for all areas of learning. To teach Reading , a receptive form of language, we utilize a phonics-based curriculum , providing students a logical way of learning to read. Scholars begin with reading anthologies and add novels to expand their study of literature. Grammar and Writing are both expressive modes of language. Grammar is the set of principles by which language functions; by analyzing language, the student is better equipped to understand what he reads and writes. Writing is the art by which ideas are conveyed in written language and emphasize accuracy and clarity of meaning. A component of Writing is Spelling , the way we combine letters to write new words. Handwriting is a skill that also must be developed for clear written communication. MATHEMATICS – Mathematics practically integrates God’s orderliness and beauty with everyday life. Just as the Bible says, “precept upon precept, line upon line,” (Isaiah 28:10), students must build concept upon concept in math. The sequential mastery of mathematical concepts is the primary objective of our math curriculum. A spiral method, Abeka Math integrates biblical values, is a more traditional and procedural math curriculum that combines a step-by-step approach, incremental skill development, continual review and thorough practice to achieve stronger math results. SCIENCE – In Science , teachers have numerous opportunities to point out the order and design of God’s world. Our focus is familiarizing students with the language and basic facts of science. Each grade level offers a life science , a physical science and an earth science . Delta Science/FOSS Modules are used in K-5 because their hands-on approach engages students and lays the foundation for an interest in the sciences. SOCIAL STUDIES –The nature of God is apparent in the rules and systems by which He governs His creation and according to which He has ordained it to operate. These rules and systems are examined in Social Studies and reveal a God of order and justice. Social Studies education focuses initially on social relationships and family, and expands to community, and then national and international relationships. As students mature, the aspects of geographic features, cultural distinctives, citizenship, law, political functions and economic principles are added. Current Events are examined in World Kids , a monthly age-appropriate student magazine produced by the publishers of World magazine, which presents news from a Christian perspective.
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