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CURRICULUM

MATHEMATICS


All K - 8th classrooms use mathematics materials published by Saxon Publishing.  Saxon places equal emphasis on skill acquisition and understanding of the rationale behind each operation. So, not only does a 3rd grade student learn that 7 X 6 = 42, but the child also understands why and how this relates to pattern recognition, sets, and skip counting learned in earlier grades.

(click the logo below to visit the Saxon Math website)



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SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE

All K-8th grade students use science and social studies curricula created by The University of Virginia's Core Knowledge Foundation. Core Knowledge is a hands-on approach to teaching both science and social studies, utilizing classroom demonstrations, experimentation, discussions, and the use of historical literature. Students are encouraged to make their own connections and to understand scientific principles, historical figures, and civilizations in a holistic context that makes sense. This curricula works particularly well in a Christian school because students studying the Roman Empire or ancient civilizations may also learn about Paul's missionary journeys or how Pontius Pilate came to be governor of Judea at the time of Christ.  

Some of you may be familiar with E.D. Hirsch's series "What Your (insert appropriate grade) Child Needs to Know." These are available at Barnes and Noble and are also produced by the Core Knowledge Foundation. These books, and many other resources, are used as the basis for science and social studies.  

(click the logo below to visit the Core Knowledge website)

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READING

SCA uses Accelerated Reader materials, including the STAR Reading Assessment. All 2nd - 8th grade students receive individualized quarterly reading goals and book points which contribute to class and school goals. Research strongly supports the use of A.R. in improving not only children's fluency, but also comprehension.

As kindergarten and 1^st-grade students gain the necessary independent reading skills to successfully pass the self-guided book quizzes, these students will also be included in the program.

 (click the logo below to visit the Accelerated Reader website)

                                                     ACCELERATED READER QUIZ LISTS

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     COMPUTERS

SCA's computer software class uses Kidpix, Word, Publisher, Powerpoint and Excel to reinforce learning from Core Knowledge subjects and to practice reading and writing skills. The young elementary children use templates to begin their projects, but  in the later part of second grade the children design their own projects. The children also receive instruction in using file directories, WordArt, formatting graphics, using multiple panes, and performing research. The parents are invited to reinforce keyboard learning with their student at home by clicking here.


6th Grade Haiti Powerpoint Presentation click here