Elementary School Curriculum
Elementary School
Our elementary program begins with Pre-Kindergarten classes for 3 and 4 year olds and continues through the 6th grade. The Pre-Kindergarten years provide essential instruction and exposure to the classroom environment that help children mature before they enter the Kindergarten program. Our elementary academic program seeks to encourage the spiritual, physical, emotional and cognitive development of each child through our core curriculum as well as through Spanish, library, art, music and physical education. Our limited class sizes accommodate varying learning styles, allow for individual attention and nurture empathy and awareness of others.
Our Bible program for Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grades progresses from an introduction of familiar Bible stories to a more in-depth study of Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ. Language is fundamental for all learning. God gave us the gift of language as a means to communicate with Him and with others. Language arts instruction is presented through two avenues: receptive and expressive. Reading, listening, understanding and interpreting the written word are receptive modes of language covered by our curriculum. Speech, grammar, and composition are expressive modes of language covered. In mathematics, students realize how God created an orderly universe. Just as the Bible says, “Precept upon precept, line upon line…” (Isaiah 28:10), students must build concept upon concept in mathematics. Similarly, we believe the purpose of science is to investigate and explore God’s creation and that the earth exists to demonstrate God’s glory, grace, eternal power and divine nature. Realizing children’s natural curiosity about the world, we encourage investigation and exploration as early as three-year-old Pre-Kindergarten where students are given basic concepts on which to build as they progress through school. The purpose of historical study at UCS is to empower students with the knowledge and objectivity of the past so that they can better assess and discern their present culture and see God’s hand at work in the history of mankind.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Highlights
- Introduction to familiar Bible stories and biblical truths
- Exposes students to oral and written vocabulary using literature and hands-on activities
- Pre-reading and beginner reading skills taught
- Pre-math and number concept skills taught
- Introduction to scientific investigation and sense of community and country
- Learn to resolve conflict and find solutions as modeled in the Bible
- Enrichment activities including Spanish, art, music and physical education
1st – 6th Grade Highlights
- Firm foundation in Bible, reading, composition, mathematics, science and history
- Enrichment activities including Spanish, art, music and health / physical education
- Biblically-based education that teaches ethical behavior and critical thinking
- Supplemental and enrichment instruction to meet needs and enhance God-given abilities
- Grades 3rd – 6th complete a science project to show understanding of the scientific method
- Progressive historical instruction from Ancient Egypt through Modern America with complimenting literature for each period
- Education of the whole child to promote a love of learning