K-6
In Language Arts and Math, students work in small groups to receive individualized instruction and to ensure that concepts are mastered completely before advancing. This mastery of information builds self confidence and allows children to develop their knowledge base in an orderly manner. Independent seat work is also an important component of each child’s educational program. This helps children learn to focus and to build stamina for larger and more complex projects as they progress.
Combination Classroom
In a combination class younger students are provided with a preview of the upcoming year and older students are provided with a review of the previous year. The Carden method is a highly individualized approach to teaching. This allows all children of all learning levels to thrive to their fullest potential.
The Curriculum
Teaching To The Whole Child
- Emphasizes interrelationship of the content of subject presented
- Assures comprehension by unifying the language arts – reading, spelling, composition, and paragraph analysis
- Releases teaching time for a broadened curriculum because of success the children achieve in language arts
- Awakens mental image
- Develops rhythm in speech and reading
- Aims for independence in study skills
- Appreciates every individual
- Avoids pressure and rivalry
- Spares the child nervous strain and tension because competition is not a part of the learning experience
- Maintains a cheery, calm atmosphere in which the child develops powers of concentration and works in a relaxed manner
Bible
Age appropriate lessons focus on fundamentals of the faith and Bible principles providing a strong docternal foundation.
Abeka Bible program presents the Bible in narrative style as it was written.
Study of the lives of godly people presenting lessons drawn from their lives.
Old and New Testament stories presented in systematic order.
Basic Bible doctrines are studied and guidance to life management from a christian perspective.
Speech
Excellence of diction and enunciation.
Clarity and fluency of expression.
Reading
Vocabulary development to assure an accurate, vivid mental image of words in context.
A phonic basis to provide essential tools for decoding words.
Rapidity of reading with rhythm and understanding.
Comprehension Techniques
Rhythmic grouping of words within sentences.
Emphasis upon key word of sentence to indicate understanding
Classification of key words to express the main idea of the sentence
Summarization of sentence, paragraph, and chapter
Questions to ascertain literal understanding and to cultivate critical thinking ability
Recall of materials read
Organization of material read
Spelling
The phonic basis used in reading utilized in encoding, or spelling
Application of rules of grammar
Dictation of paragraphs fo beneficial exercise of spelling skills
Writing
Printing
Avoidance of confusion through clarity and sequence of presentation of printing skills.
Construction, not copying, of letters for development of mastery and self-confidence
Cursive writing, penmanship
Language
Functional grammar that serves as a tool of comprehension
Communication of ideas – verbal and written
Geograpy
The United States
The World- studies of every continent
Outlines for study of countries
History
American History
Background of western civilization
Ancient times
Modern history
Biographies of outstanding persons
Science
Study of elements within the branches of science, earth science, life science, physical science, chemistry and more.
Practical experiments to enhance understanding and clarify concepts
Observations of natural phenomena
Forign Language
Basic vocabulary
Fundamental grammar
Songs
Stories
Composition
Guided – to achieve mastery in logical presentation of ideas
Free – to foster creativity in an artistic sense
Literature
Prose
Poetry
Drama
Classical literature to be read by the students
Classical literature to be read to the students by the teacher
Enrichment program to enable child to develop in proportion to capability and potential
Mathematics
Saxon Math builds on prior concepts from every math strand woven together throughout each year.
Concepts are reinforced throughout each year.
Every lesson builds on previous lessons and are continuously reviewed.
Continuous word problems allows for application in real life situations.
Develop foundational understanding
Ensure retention of mathematical concepts
Demonstrate measurable, sustained improvement
Physical Education
Development of the individual
An individual as a member of a team
Good sportsmanship
Posture exercises
Music and Drama
Fundamentals of sightseeing
Variety of songs
Major and minor keys
Rhythm and phrasing
Appreciation of beauty of music
Games to enrich understanding and awareness of subjects studied
Plays according to grade and maturity level
Participation by all pupils
Art
Experience with different media
Periods of instruction
Periods of self-expression
Appreciation of beauty of art