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Below is the curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
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Below is the curriculum for Kindergarten, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
To communicate the timeless truths of God to the children in an interesting, exciting, hands-on way, is the main objective of this course. The children will have the opportunity to learn that God created the world, and that He loves them. They will learn we all make choices that have consequences. In addition the children will learn God keeps His promises-Jesus is the best promise from God. Finally the children will learn Jesus is our example. Throughout this course the children will have the opportunity to learn Bible verses and to apply them to their lives; just as they will have opportunity to apply the lessons they learn each week. The children will come to know that God loves them, and has a plan for how He wants them to live. This plan includes making good choices so that they bless God, their families (the world), and themselves.
Textbook
Biblical Choices for a New Generation
Materials
Student Workbook
Time Allotment
Bible – 30 minutes/day; four days/week
Chapel – 30 minutes/one day/week
Course Content
1st Qtr.- God Created the Perfect World
God’s Wonderful Plan
God’s Beautiful World
God’s Amazing Space
God’s Pretty Fish and Birds
God’s Interesting Animals and Bugs
God’s Best Creation: People
It was All Very Good: God Rested
3rd Qtr – God Becomes the Perfect Person
God Promised the Coming of Jesus
Jesus is Born
Jesus Grows Up to Do His Father’s Work
God Cares for My Needs
God Hears My Prayers
God Promises to Help Me Do My Best
God Wants Me to Be Nice
2nd Qtr.- Choices in the Family
How Do We Make Choices?
Adam and Eve: Sin in a Choice to Disobey
The Difference Between a Sin & a Mistake
Cain & Abel: Violence is the Wrong Choice
Cain & Abel: Jealousy Hurts, Sharing Helps
Cain Chooses to Lie: Lies Make Things Worse
Obeying Your Parents is a Good Choice
4th Qtr.- Jesus is Our Example
Jesus is Loving: He Cares for Others First
Jesus is Not Mean: He is Nice to People
Jesus is Gentle: He Makes People Feel Better
Jesus is Honest: He Always Tells the Truth
Jesus Tells Us to Forgive Others
Jesus Tells Us to Share What We Have
Jesus Wants Us to Tell People About God’s Love
Additional Activities
Christmas -Jesus is Coming, Jesus is Born
Easter – Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection
Devotions
Chapels
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will recognize and form lower and uppercase letters and learn the phonemic sounds of letters A-Z. They will learn the one and two vowel rule and sight words. They will learn to read simple sentences and stories and learn to comprehend their own writing and stories.
Textbooks
Journal of Teaching Techniques, practice pad, arts and crafts (SPA)
I Learn to Read – Books A-G
Letters and Sounds
Writing with Phonics
Various Big Books
Materials
Assorted Children’s Literature
Puppets
Experience Charts
Time Allotment
40-60 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Unit One: (September – December)
Letter recognition
Sound recognition
Writing of letters A-Z
Unit Two: (January – June)
Reading of Basic Phonics Books
I Learn to Read – Books A-G
Areas to Be Evaluated
Guided Discussion
Teacher Observation
Evaluation of Student Responses and Performance
Worksheets
Classroom Participation
Additional Activities
Journals
Blackboard
Morning Message
Math
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
The students will identify and classify objects and reproduce simple patterns. They will learn to recognize groups and numbers, write numerals, and order numbers zero through one hundred. Children will be introduced to telling time to the nearest hour and half hour. They will begin exploring money by counting pennies and dimes as well as learn the value of nickels, dimes, and quarters. The concept of addition and subtraction of whole numbers will also be introduced.
Textbook
Mathematics (Houghton Mifflin: California Edition)
Materials
Student Workbook
Resource Files
Manipulatives
Math CDs
Math Story Books
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Unit 1 – Classification and Position
Unit 2 – Sorting Concepts, Data, Graphing
Unit 3 – Patterns
Unit 4 – Numbers Through 12
Unit 5 – Time, Calendar
Unit 6 – Measurement and Money
Unit 7 – Addition Through 10
Unit 8 – Subtraction Through 10
Unit 9 – Numbers Through 100
Unit 10 – Geometry, Fractions, and 3-D Shapes
Areas to Be Evaluated
Teacher Observation and Evaluation
Student Responses
Individual and Group Work
Chapter Tests
Science and Social Studies
Science Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Social Studies Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
The students will understand that God created the universe, and all that is in it. They will begin to observe, explore, question, understand, and explain various earth, life, and physical science concepts.
Textbooks
God’s World (A Beka Books)
Science (Christian Schools International)
Materials
Science Journals
Various Hands-on Materials for Experiments
Time Allotment
2 times/week for 20 minutes
Course Content
Unit One: God’s Plan for Me
Unit Two: The Five Senses
Unit Three: Safety, Health, and Nutrition
Unit Four: Weather
Unit Five: Land, Water, Map Studies, and Things that Float
Unit Six: Day, Night, Light, and Heat
Unit Seven: Seasons
Unit Eight: Plants
Unit Nine: God’s Plan for Animals
Unit Ten: God’s Plan for Insects and Spiders
Unit Eleven: God Made the Sea
Additional Social Studies Units
Citizenship
National and State Symbols
Community Helpers
Historical People and Events
Holidays
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Student Work
Student Science Journals
Projects
Additional Activities
Field Trip in the Spring – Ammon’s Farm
Below is the curriculum for First Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
The students will experience God and His love for them through stories and song. They will learn methods of applying their knowledge and faith in service to God and others.
Textbook
Biblical Choices for a New Generation
Materials
Student Workbook
Time Allotment
Bible – 25 minutes/day; five days/week
Chapel – 30 minutes/one day/week
Course Content
The God of Impossibilities
1st Quarter
God Created the Perfect World
Adam and Eve Break God’s Covenant
God’s Perfect World is Spoiled by Sin
God Tells Noah to Build the Ark
God Saves the Animals and Noah’s Family
God Makes a New Covenant with Noah
The Tower of Babel
3rd Quarter
Jesus is Born: a Humble Beginning
Jesus Grows Up &Teaches in the Temple
Jesus is Baptized by John
Jesus is Tempted
Jesus Chooses his Disciples
Jesus Teaches on the Mountain
Jesus Tells Us How to Live
2nd Quarter
God Makes an Agreement with Abraham
Isaac: God Keeps His Promise
Abraham Puts God First
God Gives Isaac a Family
Joseph’s Family Makes Bad Choices
God is Faithful to Joseph
Joseph Forgives His Brothers
4th Quarter
Jesus Proves He is God: He Forgives Sin
Jesus has Power over Nature
Jesus has Power over Our Bodies
Jesus has Power over Life and Death
Jesus has Power to Heal Our Minds
People Worship Jesus
People Thank Jesus
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Bible Memory Work
Class Assignments
Additional Activities
First Quarter Project: Paper Quilts about Creation, Noah, and The Tower of Babel
Second Quarter Project: Eastside Booklet about Abraham and Joseph
Christmas Lessons from The Jesus Tree by Annetta E. Dellinger
Easter Lessons from The Easter Story by Carol Heyer
Teacher-Led Devotions
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will clearly and correctly express themselves in spoken and written English. They will learn to understand and correctly use beginning punctuation. They will apply grammar concepts to their own writing.
Textbooks
Spotlight on Literacy, Grade 1 (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Level One: Read All About It
Level Two: Out & About
Level Three: Something New
Level Four: Take a Closer Look & Surprises
Level Five: Let’s Pretend & True Blue Friends
Materials
Selected Student Workbook Pages
Daily Oral Language (McDougal Littell)
Daily Analogies
Time Allotment
10 minutes/day, three days/week
Course Content
Recognizing questions and statements
Complete sentences
Sentences and word order
Naming and action parts
Using “and”
Naming words: people, pets, places, things
Nouns
Proper nouns
Plural nouns: adding “s”
Special plural nouns
Possessive nouns
Action verbs
Present tense verbs
Past tense verbs: ed
Using “come” or “came”
Using “say” or “said”
Using “go” or “went”
Using “was” or “were”
Number words
Adjectives
Color words
Adjectives: er and est
Synonyms and Antonyms
Pronouns
Using “I” or “me”
Using “is” and “are”
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class Assignments
Daily Oral Language Tests
Utilization and Application in Daily Writing Assignments
Additional Activities
Journal Writing
Class Books
Morning Message
Math
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
The students will discover and learn about relationships among mathematical concepts. Cooperative learning groups, teacher demonstrations, child initiated problem solving, risk taking, and written and oral sharing will all be part of a math program that is relevant to the children’s lives.
Textbook
Mathematics, Grade 1 (Houghton Mifflin)
Materials
Student Workbook
Mathematics Manipulatives
Computer Technology
Time Allotment
30-45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapter One: Addition Concepts
Chapter Two: Subtraction Concepts
Chapter Three: Addition and Subtraction Facts to Ten
Chapter Four: Data and Graphing
Chapter Five: Numbers and Patterns to 100
Chapter Six: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 12
Chapter Seven: Money
Chapter Eight: Geometry, Fractions, and Probability
Chapter Nine: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
Chapter Ten: Measurement
Chapter Eleven: Time and Calendar
Chapter Twelve: Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Areas to Be Evaluated
Morning Calendar Activities Participation
Class Participation
Class Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Tests
Additional Activities
Mathematics Their Way Activities
Math Fact Time Tests
Morning Calendar Routine
Reading
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Through guided reading, self-selected reading, phonics, and writing, the students will strive to become independent, fluent readers who possess an appreciation for various forms of literature.
Textbooks
Spotlight on Literacy Grade 1 (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Level One: Read All About It
Level Two: Out & About
Level Three: Something New
Level Four: Take a Closer Look & Surprises
Level Five: Let’s Pretend & True Blue Friends
Materials
Student Individual Books and Anthologies
Student Practice Workbook
Time Allotment
60 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Level 1
I Went Walking
Rain
Five Little Ducks
The Chick and the Duckling
The Good Bad Cat
My Friends
Level 3
An Egg is An Egg
Whose Baby
Everything Grows
White Rabbit’s Color Book
Level 5
In the Attic
Julieta and Her Paintbox
Jimmy Lee Did It
New Shoes for Silvia
Just a Little Bit
A Birthday Basket for Tia
Guinea Pigs Don’t Read Books
A Letter to Amy
Level 2
Bet You Can’t
Coco Can’t Wait
Down By the Bay
Jasper’s Beanstalk
Level 4
Hattie and the Fox
Any Kind of Dog
Seven Sillies
Chicken Licken
One Monday Morning
You’ll Soon Grow Into Them Titch
Seven Blind Mice
The Surprise Family
Areas to Be Evaluated
Oral Reading Ability and Story Comprehension
Class Participation
Phonemic Awareness
Class Assignments
Additional Activities
Small Groups
Book Reports
Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
The students will learn about the world that God created. They will learn how the world is changing, and how living things have a life cycle. They will learn how to care for the creation that has been given to them.
Textbook
Science Discovery Works (Concordia Publishing House)
Materials
Student Textbooks
Science Kits
Student Worksheets
Time Allotment
40 minutes/day, two-three days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Magnets
Unit 2: Geology
Unit 3: Living Things
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Tests
Additional Activities
Field Trip to the L.A. Zoo
Social Studies
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds
Objective
The students will learn how events of the past are continuing to shape our present day world. They will study various time periods and events, important people of the past, as well as other countries and cultures.
Textbooks
California Reflections: A Child’s View (Harcourt)
Teacher-Created Units
Materials
Worksheets
Student Textbooks
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day, two-three days/week
Course Content
Unit 1 – Rules and Laws
Unit 2 – Where People Live
Unit 3 – We Love Our Country
Unit 4 – Our Changing World
Unit 5 – All About People
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class Assignments
Group and Individual Projects
Tests
Additional Activities
Build a Model Castle
Field Trip to the Fire Station
Spelling
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will make a gradual transition from using mostly invented spelling to using mostly conventional spelling. The students will apply their spelling test words to their daily writing assignments.
Textbooks
Spelling, Grade 1 (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Level One: Read All About It
Level Two: Out & About
Level Three: Something New
Level Four: Take a Closer Look & Surprises
Level Five: Let’s Pretend & True Blue Friends
Materials
Student Practice Pages
Time Allotment
15 minutes/day, three days/week
Course Content
Spelling Word Families
-at -et -ick -ime -ame -ace -own
-ed –ill -it -ice -old -use -out
-ut -ig -ade -eep -ide -ine -ound
-ot -ug -ake -y -ay -ight -ail
-id
-ap
Areas to Be Evaluated
Spelling Tests
Application of Spelling Words to Written Work
Additional Activities
Word Wall Words and Activities
Writing
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Textbook
Strategies for Writers, Level A (Zaner-Bloser, Inc.)
Materials
Student Workbooks
Big Books
Time Allotment
30-45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapter One: From Writing Readiness to Writing Process
Chapter Two: Writing to Tell a Story (Narrative)
Chapter Three: Writing to Describe (Descriptive)
Chapter Four: Writing to Give Information (Expository)
Chapter Five: Writing to Tell What I Think (Persuasive)
Areas to Be Evaluated
Demonstrated understanding and proficiency of the writing process
Demonstrated understanding and proficiency of applied grammar in writing
Additional Activities
Various Writing Prompts and Assignments
Below is the curriculum for Second Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
The objective is that students will understand and communicate the timeless truths of God and realize that being a Christian is an exciting choice both in history and in modern times.
Textbooks
Biblical Choices for a New Generation (Standard Publishing)
New International Version Bible
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
1st Quarter: God Frees His People
Review of First Grade
God’s People Were Unhappy in Egypt
God Prepares a Leader for His People
God Calls Moses to Free Israel
Moses Shows Pharaoh God’s Power
Passing Through the Water
Quarter Project Jesus
3rd Quarter: Jesus sets us free to obey the Great Commandment
Review of First Grade “Jesus Life”
The Great Commandment
Free to Worship
Free to Read God’s Word
Free to Pray
Free to Care for Others
Free to Be “Best Friends” with Jesus
Quarter Project
2nd Quarter: Freedom With Rules
The Ten Commandments
God’s People Forget God
God’s Plan for His People
God’s People Doubt His Promises
God Chooses a New Leader
God’s People Invade the Promised Land
God’s People Settle the Promised Land
Quarter Project
4th Quarter: Jesus Sets Us Free to Serve
Ears Serve When They Listen
Two Hands Serve When They Help
Love Serves When it Forgives
Money Serves When it Supports
Voices Serve When They Tell About Jesus
Feet Serve When They Go to Tell Others
Christians Serve When They Unite
Quarter Project
Areas to Be Evaluated
Bible verses and one core verse each quarter
Multiple choice tests given during each quarter
Additional Activities
Chapel
Teacher-Led Devotionals
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Grammar
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Students learn language skills that will help them become better communicators in writing and speaking.
Textbook
Macmillan English (Macmillan)
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day, three days/week
Course Content
Unit One – People at Home & School
Sentences
Writing sentences
Composition
Unite Three – People Through the Seasons
Verbs
Verbs in sentences
Composition
Unit Five – People in the World
Adjectives
Adjectives in sentences
Composition
Unit Two – People & Jobs
Nouns
Nouns in sentences
Composition
Unit Four – People in the U.S.
Pronouns
Pronouns in sentences
Composition
Unit Six – People from the Past
Sentences
Areas to Be Evaluated
Tests
Worksheets
Additional Activities
Daily Oral Language
Handwriting
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will review and maintain manuscript skills and learn how to correctly form both uppercase and lowercase cursive letters in a legible form.
Textbook
Handwriting 2C (Zaner-Bloser)
Time Allotment
15 minutes/day, three days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Getting Started
Letters and Numerals
Circle Lines
Slant Lines
Unit 2: Writing in Manuscript
Keys to Legibility: Size, Shape, Slant & Spacing
Writing Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Cursive
Unit 3: Getting Started
Left-Handed Writers/Right-Handed Writers
Lowercase Cursive Letters and Numerals
Uppercase Cursive Letters
Unit 4: Writing Lower Case Letters
Keys to Legibility: Size, Shape and Slant
Lowercase Undercurve, Downcurve & Overcurve Letters
Letters With Loops
Unit 5: Writing Uppercase Letters
Key to Legibility: Size, Shape and Spacing
Uppercase Down-curve, Curve Forward & Over-curve
Letters
Double-Curve Letters
Letters with Loops
Areas to Be Evaluated
Peer Assessments
Writing Assessments
Unit Post Tests
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will read a variety of genres in literature, engage in various forms of writing styles and develop their grammar skills as second graders.
Textbooks
Spotlight on Literacy Levels 6 & 7 (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Spelling Activity Book (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Writing and Language Handbook (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Materials
Student Textbook
Pendium Notebook
Journal
Writing Folder
Time Allotment
60 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Level 6
Unit One-Family Fun
Charlie Anderson
Henry & Mudge
Luka’s Quilt
Carry Go Bring Come
Unit Two-Eureka!
The Sun is Always Shining Somewhere
Willie’s Not the Hugging Kind
9-in-1 Grr! Grr!
The Wednesday Surprise
Unit Three-Better Together
The Mysterious Tadpole
The Goat in the Rug
Henry’s Wrong Turn U
Swimmy
Level 7
Unit Two-Penpals
Dear Daddy
Best Wishes, Ed
Puff, Flash, Bang!
Angel Child, Dragon Child
Unit Two-Hand in Hand
Jamaica Tag-Along
Best Friends Club
Our Soccer League
Princess Pooh
Unit Three-Nature’s Way
Come a Tide
Llama and the Great Flood
The Sun, Wind, and Rain
A Curve in the River
Areas to Be Evaluated
Reading Comprehension Tests
Oral Reading
Individual Projects
Grammar Tests
Book Reports
Spelling Tests
Dictation Sentences
Worksheets
Additional Activities
Journal Writing
Daily Oral Language
Story Writing
Worksheets
Book Report
Projects
Oral Presentations
Math
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
The students will clearly and correctly express themselves in the processes of computation, problem solving, and logical reasoning in mathematics. They will understand how to utilize math skills in real-life situations.
Textbook
Mathematics, Grade 2 (Houghton Mifflin)
Materials
Student Workbook
Problem-of-the-Day Chart
Math Manipulatives: Dinosaurs, Clocks, Money, etc.
Problem Solving for Students
Practice Book
Calculators
Supplemental AIMS Bears Activities
Number Stumper
Time Allotment
40 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapter 1- Addition and Subtraction Facts
Chapter 2- Numbers and Patterns to 100
Chapter 3- Data & Graphing
Chapter 4- Money
Chapter 5- Adding 2-Digit Numbers
Chapter 6- Subtracting 2 Digit Numbers
Chapter 7- Geometry, Fractions and Probability
Chapter 8- Multiplication and Division
Chapter 9- Measurement
Chapter 10- Time and Calendar
Chapter 11- Numbers and Patterns to 1,000
Chapter 12- Adding and Subtracting 3 Digit Numbers
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Tests
Worksheets
Workbook Pages
Additional Activities
AIMS Math
Number Stumpers
100 Days of School Activities
Estimation
Times Tables the Fun Way
Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
The students will learn about the different types of environments God has created. They will learn how to keep the rainforest from becoming extinct as well as the many animals living there. They will learn about the vast universe that He has provided for us.
Textbook
Science Discovery Works (Concordia Publishing House)
Materials
Student Textbooks
Science Kits
Student Worksheets
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day, four days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Interactions of Living Things
Unit 2: Solids, Liquids, Gasses
Unit 3: Healthy Choices, Healthy Me
Unit 4: Astronomy
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Tests
Additional Activities
Science Journals
Field Trip to Griffith Park Observatory
Field Trip to Museum of Natural History
Social Studies
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
The students will learn how the events of the past influence our present day world. They will learn about governmental institutions and practices in the United States. In addition, they will also be able to identify the continents, oceans and landmasses of our planet.
Textbooks
California Reflections: People We Know (Harcourt)
Homework and Practice Book (Harcourt)
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day, four days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Families Now and Long Ago
Unit 2: Governing the People
Unit 3: Using Our Resources
Unit 4: The Land Around Us
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class Assignments
Group and Individual Projects
Tests
Additional Activities
Make a Family Tree
Make a Terrarium (Woodland)
Make a Crayon Rubbings Map
Writing
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The student will adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. They will employ a wide range of strategies and apply knowledge of language structure. The student will write Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, and Persuasive stories throughout the year.
Textbooks
Strategies for Writers, Level 2 (Zaner-Bloser, Inc.)
Time Allotment
30-45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Units: Personal
Narrative:
Tell a Story About Me
Friendly Letter
Descriptive:
Descriptive Paper
Compare and Contrast Paper
Expository:
Writing to Give Information Report
How-to-Paper
Narrative:
Once upon a time story
Fable
Persuasive:
Opinion Paper
Opinion Speech
Writing to Take a Test
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Rubric specific for each type of writing:
Audience
Organization
Elaboration
Clarification
Conventional skills
Additional Activities
Seasonal Writing
Story Writing based off the Language Arts Curriculum
Below is the curriculum for Third Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
We travel with the Israelites into the Promise Land, meet some of the judges from the Old Testament, and take a journey through the life of Jesus. Our challenge is to become part of the Great Commission.
Textbook
Biblical Choices for a New Generation (Standard Publishing)
Materials
Student Bible Workbook
NIV Bible
Verse Booklet
Ten Commandments Supplemental Material
Time Allotment
Bible – 40 minutes/day; four days/week
Chapel – 30 minutes/one day/week
Course Content
The God of Choices
1st Quarter
Lesson 1: Review- The Exodus
Lesson 2: Judges: Sowing Reaping
Lesson 3: Deborah
Lesson 4: Gideon
Lesson 5: Samson
Lesson 6: Ruth
Lesson 7: Samuel
Lesson 8: Quarter Project: Family Tree
3rd Quarter
Lesson 1: Review: Jesus’ Life
Lesson 2: Jesus: Last Supper
Lesson 3: Jesus on Trial
Lesson 4: The Blood of the Lamb
Lesson 5: Jesus Lives!
Lesson 6: Responding to Jesus
Lesson 7: Jesus Gives the Great Commission
2nd Quarter
Lesson 1: Stolen Ark: Demand a King
Lesson 2: King Saul
Lesson 3: Shepherd-King
Lesson 4: David-Goliath
Lesson 5: David’s Friendship
Lesson 6: King David’s Sin
Lesson 7: King David: Warrior King
Lesson 8: Write a Psalm
4th Quarter
Lesson 1: Jesus Goes to the Father
Lesson 2: Pentecost
Lesson 3: Peter: First Church
Lesson 4: Apostles’ Miracles
Lesson 5: Stephen
Lesson 6: Saul Destroys
Lesson 7: Saul Meets Jesus
Lesson 8: Quarter Project: Apostles on a Roll
Areas to Be Evaluated
Bible Memory Verses
Biblical Choices Worksheets
Bible Verse Booklet
Facts about the Holy Bible
Additional Activities
Devotions
Ten Commandments
National Day of Prayer
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Videos
Handwriting
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
We review the students’ manuscript handwriting, then transition into cursive handwriting. The children develop a flowing, connected style of writing which evolves into a style of their own.
Textbook
Handwriting 3 (Zaner-Bloser)
Materials
Student Practice Book
Supplemental Writing Worksheets
Time Allotment
15 minutes/day, three days/week
Course Content
Legibility Practice
Beginning Cursive
Basic Strokes
Lowercase Letters
Uppercase Letters
Numerals
Keys to Legibility
Joining of Letters
Areas to Be Evaluated
Written Assignments
Additional Activities
Writing Samples
Essay Assignments
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Instead of just learning to read, we concentrate on reading to learn. Our books are full of enjoyable and exciting stories. We become more proficient with the English language through vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Textbooks
Spotlight on Literacy (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Strategies for Writers (Zaner-Bloser)
Materials
Spotlight/Reading Books
Spelling Book
Daily Language Activities/Daily Oral Language
Time Allotment
60 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Level 8
Unit 1 Good Thinking
The Little Painter of Sabana Grande
Lon Po Po
Animal Fact/Animal Fiction
Meet an Underwater Explorer
Unit 2 See For Yourself
The Terrible Eek
Two Bad Ants
OPT: An Illusionary Tale
Science Magic
Unit 3 Family Album
The Patchwork Quilt
How My Parents Learned to Eat
Ramona Forever
On Granddaddy’s Farm
Level 9
Unit 1 Community Spirit
A Fruit and Vegetable Man
Miss Rumpius
The Great Kapok Tree
The Streets Are Free
Unit 2 Forces of Nature
Cactus Hotel
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatball
Tornado Alert
Storm in the Night
Unit 3 Teamwork
Dream Wolf
Operation Rescue
The Rooster Who Understood Japanese
Turtle Knows Your Name
Areas to Be Evaluated
Spelling Tests
Weekly Comprehension/Vocabulary Tests
Book Reports
Progress Assessment Tests
Additional Activities
Book Reports
Journal Writing
Poetry Writing
Drawing
Daily Oral Language
Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
Science Discovery Works is a program that engages and enlightens our learners to explore God’s world. The four major themes are: (1) Systems, (2) Models, (3) Constancy and Change, and (4) Scale. By using the scientific methods of study, the students grow in critical thinking skills and appreciation of God’s creative power.
Textbook
Science Discovery Works, Concordia Edition (Concordia Publishing House)
Materials
Science Books
Hands-On Materials
Worksheets
Science Notebooks
Topical Books
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, four days/week
Course Content
Life Cycles
Roles of Living Things
Forms of Energy
Earth’s Water
Areas to Be Evaluated
Individual Participation
Written Reviews and Tests
Group Performance Assessment
Additional Activities
Videos
Hands-On Activities
Supplemental Materials
Two Field Trips:
California Science Center
Cabrillo Beach – Earth’s Water and Other Roles of Living Things
Social Studies
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past and present, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelations 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
By visiting many communities in California, we will learn what it was like to live in California from a historical perspective. We will meet special people from communities in California, as well as from other states and countries. During our visits to various communities in California, we will find out how people live in different communities.
Textbook
California Reflections: Our Communities (Harcourt)
Materials
Textbook
Student workbook
Maps
Study Skill Charts
Computer programs
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, four days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Our Geography
Unit 2: American Indians
Unit 3: Community History
Unit 4: Government and Citizenship
Unit 5: Standing United
Unit 6: Understanding Economics
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Writing
Tests
Projects
Additional Activities
Field Trip to Local Museum
Writing
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The student will apply a wide range of different writing strategies to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
Textbooks
Strategies for Writers, Level C (Zaner-Bloser, Inc.)
Easy Grammar Workbook 3 (Easy Grammar Systems)
Materials
Strategies for Writers Textbook
Practice the Strategy Notebook
Posters
Time Allotment
30-45 minutes/day, three-four days/week
Course Content
Strategies for Writers:
Chapter One: Personal Narrative
Chapter Two: Friendly Letter
Chapter Three: Descriptive Writing – Paragraph
Chapter Four: Descriptive Essay
Chapter Five: Expository Writing – How-to Essay
Chapter Six: Factual Report
Chapter Seven: Realistic Story
Chapter Eight: Folktale
Chapter Nine: Persuasive Paragraph
Chapter Ten: Persuasive Essay
Chapter Eleven: Test Writing – Study the Writing Prompt
Basic Grammar:
Parts of Speech
Capitalization
Punctuation
Writing Sentences
Areas to Be Evaluated
Rubric specific for each type of writing:
Audience
Organization
Elaboration
Clarification
Conventional skills
Additional Activities
Seasonal Writing
Writing Assignments from the Reading Program
Below is the curriculum for Fourth Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
Students will learn that the Christian story is more than a history lesson. God still calls us today. We travel with Bible heroes who made life choices similar to those we make today. We begin in the Old Testament with God’s leaders and their purpose in history, and end with the apostle Paul and his mission to spread the Good News of eternal life with Jesus Christ.
Textbook
Biblical Choices for a New Generation (Standard Publishing)
Materials
Student Bible Workbook
New International Version Bible
Time Allotment
Bible – 30 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
1st Qtr.- God’s Leaders Act in History
Review Judges through David
God Gives Solomon Wisdom
Solomon’s Disobedience Divides Israel
Elijah Stands for God
Elisha Speaks for God
Jonah’s Choice Leads to Big Trouble
Hosea and Amos Warn Israel
3rd Qtr- Paul’s Mission to Spread the Good News
Review “The Choice of Jesus and the Young Church
Paul’s First Missionary Journey
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
Paul Tells the Thessalonians to be Ready
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
Paul Encourages the Corinthians
Paul Teaches the Corinthians How to Use Their Resources
2nd Qtr.- God’s Puposes in History
Joel and Obadiah
Isaiah and Micah Advise Kings
Isaiah Advises King Hezekiah
Nahum and Zephaniah
King Josiah Fulfills God’s Purposes
Habakkuk Speaks with God
Jeremiah Laments Fallen Jerusalem
4th Qtr.- Pauls’ Mission to Spread the Good News II
God’s Free Invitation to the Whole World
Putting on the Full Armor of God
How to be Great in God’s Kingdom
What It Means to be Righteous
The Pearl of Great Price
No New Cloth on Old Garments
Philemon – A Message of Forgiveness
Areas to be Evaluated
Scripture Memorization
Biblical Choices Worksheets
Tests & Quizzes
Bible Structure
Additional Activities
Student Led Chapels
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Ministry Outreach
Teacher-Led Devotionals
Character Traits
National Day of Prayer
Handwriting
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Students will improve cursive writing skills. Students will be required to write in cursive for almost all assignments. Weekly handwriting lessons occur throughout the year.
Textbook
New Simplified Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser)
Materials
Student Practice Book
Supplemental Writing Worksheets
Time Allotment
10-20 minutes/day, one-three days/week
Course Content
Basic Concepts
“I, t, u, e”
Manuscript Maintenance – “l,f,h,k”
Keys to Legibility – “r,s,p”
“a,d,q,c”
Numerals
“h,m,x”
Slant/Spacing
“g,j,y,z”
Joinings/Smoothness
“b,o,v,w”
Paper/Pencil Position
Size
Backward Oval Letters
“A,C,E,O,D”
Keys to Legibility
Loop Curve Letters
“U,Y,Z,W,V,Q,X”
Meaningful Practice
Application of Legibility Skills
“P,R,B,T,F,G,S,L”
Areas to Be Evaluated
Written Assignments
Additional Activities
Essay Assignments
Writing Samples
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Students will improve spelling, increase vocabulary, identify parts of speech, and improve usage and mechanics. Students will apply their knowledge of spelling, grammar, and vocabulary to writing using appropriate formats. Students will write five-paragraph essays.
Textbooks
Strategies for Writers (Zaner-Bloser)
Vocabulary Workshop (Sadler-Oxford)
Easy Grammar Workbook 4 (Wanda C. Phillips)
Materials
Daily Language Activities
Writing Prompts
Spelling Lists
Time Allotment
60 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing:
Poetry
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
Persuasive
Test Taking
Grammar:
Prepositions
Verbs
Nouns
Adjectives
Conjunctions
Adverbs
Pronouns
Capitalization
Punctuation
Areas to Be Evaluated
Spelling Tests
Vocabulary Tests and Quizzes
Writing Assignments
Grammar Assignments and Quizzes
Additional Activities
ACSI Speech Meet
ACSI Spelling Bee
Math
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objectives
The students will understand whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and negative numbers.
The students will multiply, divide, and subtract whole numbers.
The students will add and subtract fractions.
The students will understand perimeter and area and demonstrate an understanding of geometric objects.
The students will add and subtract decimals.
The students will be introduced to basic concepts of algebra.
The students will make decisions about how to solve problems, use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions.
Textbook
Mathematics, Grade 4 (Houghton Mifflin)
Materials
Supplemental Worksheets
Manipulatives
Re-Teaching/Enrichment Activities
Timed Math-Fact Tests
Time Allotment
40-60 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapter 1: Place Value and Money
Chapter 2: Addition and Subtraction
Chapter 3: Relating Multiplication and Division
Chapter 4: Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Chapter 5: One-Digit Divisors
Chapter 6: Measurement and Negative Numbers
Chapter 7: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Chapter 8: Decimals
Chapter 9: Statistics and Probability
Chapter 10: Geometry and Measurement
Chapter 11: Graphing and Algebra
Chapter 12: Two-Digit Divisors
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Daily Review Activities
Class Assignments
Homework
Math-Fact Timed Tests
Tests and Quizzes
Additional Activities
ACSI Math Olympics
Reading
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Students will read a variety of literature and improve reading comprehension.
Textbooks
Spotlight on Literacy (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Island of the Blue Dolphins (Scott O’Dell)
Valley of the Moon (Sherry Garland)
Time Allotment
60 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Make a Wish
The Rajah’s Rice
A Little Excitement
The Lost Lake
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Unit 2: Naturally!
Seal Journey
Do Not Disturb
Why Frog and Snake
Never Play Together
A Kettle of Hawks
Unit 3: That’s What Friends Are For
Mom’s Best Friend
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
Felita
Teammates
Unit 4: Pitch In!
City Green
Whales
Just a Dream
Rachel Carson: Protector of
Planet Earth
Unit 5: Memories to Keep
Pat Cummings: My Story
The Lucky Stone
Creation of a California Tribe
No Star Nights
Unit 6: Twice-Told Tales
Yen-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
The Three Little Pigs and the Fox
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
The Stonecutter
Areas to Be Evaluated
Reading Assessments
Additional Activities
Book Reports
Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
Through hands-on experiences, students will understand how science relates to everyday life. They will build on their natural curiosity about the world, while developing problem solving and critical thinking skills. The students will also witness the wonders of God’s creation.
Textbook
Science Discovery Works (Concordia Publishing House)
Materials
Science Textbooks
Supplies for Experiments
Time Allotment
30-45 minutes/day, two days/week
Course Content
Magnetism and Electricity
Earth’s Land Resources
Animals
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Activities
Tests and Quizzes
Additional Activities
Videos
Social Studies
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
Students will discover California’s rich past and how that past affects California today. Students will study events and people in California’s history.
Textbook
Reflections – California: A Changing State (Harcourt)
Materials
Practice Book
Maps
Worksheets
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, three days/week
Course Content
Unit One: The Land and Early People
Unit Two: Early California
Unit Three: The Road to Statehood
Unit Four: Growth and Development
Unit Five: Progress as a State
Unit Six: California Today and Tomorrow
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Worksheets
Tests and Quizzes
Reports and/or Projects
Additional Activities
Videos
Field Trips
Below is the curriculum for Fifth Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
Fifth grade students will grow in their understanding of the “God of Faith” as they study the Old Testament prophets. Their own experience will be challenged as they know the basis of their own faith and seek to tell others of it.
Textbook
Biblical Choices for a New Generation (Standard Publishing)
Materials
Student Workbook
New International Version Bible
Time Allotment
35 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
First Quarter
Ezekiel
Daniel
Esther
Haggai
Zechariah
Ezra
Second Quarter
Nehemiah
Malachi
Proverbs
Nativity
Song of Solomon
Job
Ecclesiastes
Third Quarter
Romans
Galatians
Jesus: Prophecies Fulfilled
Fourth Quarter
Hebrews
I Peter
II Peter
Jude
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Memory Tests
Real-Life Application
Additional Activities
Student-Led Chapels
Teacher-Led Devotionals
Spiritual Emphasis Week
National Day of Prayer
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will develop an awareness of basic literary elements and comprehension strategies good readers’ use. They will recognize the eight parts of speech and concentrate on identifying them within a sentence. Capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure will continue to be reviewed and developed. Students will continue to develop and master their cursive writing for neatness and legibility. Finally, students will participate in literature circles while applying comprehension strategies to five novels throughout the school year.
Textbooks
Spotlight on Literacy (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill)
Easy Grammar (Easy Grammar Systems)
New Simplified Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser)
Vocabulary Workshop, Level Blue (Sadlier-Oxford)
Daily Grams, Grade 5 (Easy Grammar Systems)
Novels
Lyddie (Katherine Paterson)
Janitor Boy (Andrew Clements)
Sign of the Beaver (E. G. Speare)
Dear Mr. Henshaw (B. Cleary)
Indian in the Cupboard (L. R. Banks)
Literature Circle Books
Cricket in Times Square (George Selden)
The Secret of the Indian (L. R. Banks)
Summer of the Swan (Betsy Byars)
Because of Winn Dixie (Kate DiCamillo)
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson (B. B. Lord)
Holes (Louis Sachar)
Materials
Handwriting Workbook
Spelling Workbook
Writing Portfolios
Time Allotment
75 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Spotlight on Literacy
Unit One: Scenes of Wonder
Unit Two: World’s of Change
Unit Three: Winning Attitudes
Unit Four: Getting to Know You
Unit Five: Take the High Road
Unit Six: Zoom In!
Grammar
Unit One: Prepositions
Unit Two: Verbs
Unit Three: Nouns
Unit Four: Sentence Types, Letters, Conjunctions, and Interjections
Unit Five: Adjectives
Unit Six: Adverbs
Unit Seven: Pronouns
Unit Eight: Capitalization
Unit Nine: Punctuation
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class and Homework Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Tests
Utilization and Application in Daily/Weekly Writing
Literature Circles
Additional Activities
Creative Writing
Written Responses in Assignments
Astrocamp Book
State Report
Writing Lab
Reading Buddies
Book Reports
Math
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
Students will build understanding of fundamental math concepts, practice real-life problem solving situations and demonstrate reasoning skills.
Textbook
Mathematics, Grade 5 (Houghton-Mifflin)
Materials
Student Textbook
Practice Workbook
Manipulatives
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Unit One: Whole Numbers, Decimals & Integers
Unit Two: Addition, Subtraction & Equations
Unit Three: Multiplication
Unit Four: Division & Equations
Unit Five: Measurement & Integers
Unit Six: Data, Statistics & Probability
Unit Seven: Number Theory & Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Unit Eight: Multiplication & Division of Fractions
Unit Nine: Multiplication & Division of Decimals
Unit Ten: Geometry & Measurement
Unit Eleven: Ratio & Percent
Unit Twelve: Integers & the Coordinate Plane
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Seatwork
Homework
Projects
Tests
Real-Life Application
Recognition
Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
Students will understand and appreciate God’s order in their physical world. Students will develop process skills as they actively investigate concepts and evaluate the results of their investigations.
Textbook
Science Discovery Works (Concordia Publishing House)
Materials
Student Textbook
Teacher-Created Units
Time Allotment
35 minutes/day, three-four days/week
Course Content
Unit One: Chemistry
Unit Two: The Solar System
Unit Three: Weather
Unit Four: Water Cycle
Unit Five: The Human Body
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Seatwork
Experiments, Labs, and Hands-On Activities
Projects
Tests
Real -Life Observations
Homework
Additional Activities
Astrocamp
Human Body Display
Social Studies
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
Students will trace the exploration and development of North America with emphasis on U.S. history. They will examine the experiences of different racial, religious and ethnic groups.
Textbook
Reflections/The United States: Making A New Nation (Harcourt Brace Publishers)
Time Allotment
40 minutes/day, three-four days/week
Course Content
Unit One: The First Americans
Unit Two: Cultures Meet
Unit Three: Settling the Colonies
Unit Four: The American Revolution
Unit Five: Governing the Nation
Unit Six: Western Expansion
Unit Seven: War Divides the Nation
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Seatwork
Class and Individual Projects
Tests
Utilization and Application in Real Life
Homework
Additional Activities
Field Trip to Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen – Revolutionary War Games
Nifty Fifty State Memorization
Field Trip to Independence Hall in Buena Park
Writing
Language Arts Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Students will employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Textbook
Strategies for Writers, Level E (Zaner-Bloser, Inc.)
Materials
Student Workbook
ACS Writing Notebook
Time Allotment
30-45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapter One: Personal Narrative
Chapter Two: Eyewitness Account
Chapter Three: Descriptive Essay
Chapter Four: Observation Report
Chapter Five: Research Report (State Report)
Chapter Six: Compare-and-Contrast Essay
Chapter Seven: Fable
Chapter Eight: Mystery
Chapter Nine: Book Review
Chapter Ten: Letter to the Editor
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Writing Assignments
Utilization in Daily/Weekly Writing
Additional Activities
State Report
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Below is the curriculum for Sixth Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically-based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
The students will survey the New Testament and conduct an in-depth, personalized study of selected New Testament passages. Students will participate in activities to help them apply the scriptures to important issues faced by sixth graders.
Textbooks
New International Version Bible
Biblical Choices for a New Generation (Standard Publishing)
To the Ends of the Earth by Jay G. Borkert (A.C.S.I.: Purposeful Design)
Young Peace Makers (Sande and Corlette)
Materials
Student Workbook
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
History of Israel
Finding Your Identity in Christ
The Book of Revelation: What is it all about?
Study of the Early Church (Book of Acts)
Biblical Heroes
Biblical Conflict Resolution
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation (for Citizenship)
Group/Individual Projects
Homework Assignments
Scripture Memory
Tests
Additional Activities
Chapel
Devotions
See You at the Pole
Spiritual Emphasis Week
National Day of Prayer
History
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
The students will explore world history from Creation to the start of the Reformation, through the use of reading, writing, discussion, research and participation in a project. They will examine the physical and cultural geography of the world and how they relate. The students will also examine the virtues which constitute good character and good citizenship.
Textbook
The World (Harcourt Brace)
Novel
The Odyssey (Student Edition)
Materials
Student Textbook
Activity Book
Daily Geography
Maps and Charts
Composition Book
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Early People and Ways of Life
Unit 2: Cradles of Civilization
Unit 3: Asia’s Classical Age
Unit 4: The Mediterranean
Unit 5: Rise of New Empires
Unit 6: Growth of Trade
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Written Assignments
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
Additional Activities
Current Event Assignments
Country Research Report
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke the world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
Students will be introduced to the basic literary elements and incorporate these elements into stories, discussions and presentations. Students will define vocabulary terms and use the terms appropriately in sentences. Students will use and correctly spell grade appropriate words. In writing assignments, students will use the four types of essays.
Textbooks
Easy Grammar Plus (Easy Grammar Systems)
Vocabulary Workshop, Level A (Sadlier-Oxford)
Distant Views Literature Anthology (Scott Foresman)
Strategies for Writers (Zaner-Bloser)
Novels
Phantom Tollbooth (By Norton Juster)
The Last Battle (By C. S. Lewis)
Materials
Composition Book
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Literature
Justice for All Unit
Meeting Challenges Unit
Coming to America Unit
The Great Outdoors Unit
Exploring the Universe Unit
Grammar
Prepositions
Verbs
Interjections/Conjunctions
Nouns
Adjectives
Adverbs
Sentences
Pronouns
Capitalization/Punctuation
Figurative Language
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class and Homework Assignments
Writing Assignments
Vocabulary, Grammar and Comprehension Tests
Additional Activities
Essays
Projects
Math
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
Students will master the four basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. They will solve problems involving proportion, percent, and data analysis. In addition, they will learn pre-algebra concepts, elementary geometry, and measurement. Sixth graders will learn to take and use math notes.
Textbook
McGraw-Hill Mathematics, Grade 6 (McGraw-Hill School Division)
Materials
Workbook
Math Journal
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Unit One: Number Concepts and Number Theory
Unit Two: Decimal Computation
Unit Three: Fraction Computation
Unit Four: Introduction to Percents
Unit Five: Measurement and Geometry
Unit Six: Introduction to Algebra, Integers and Rational Numbers
Unit Seven: Ratio, Proportions, and Percent
Unit Eight: Data, Statistics, Graphs, and Probability
Throughout: Problem Solving
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class and Homework Assignments
Math Facts
Individual Projects
Quizzes and Tests
Additional Activities
Students have the opportunity to try out for the Association of Christian Schools International (A.C.S.I.) Math Olympics.
Science
Earth Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
The sixth grade science curriculum will focus on Earth Science.
Textbook
Science Explorer: Earth Science (Prentice Hall)
Materials
Sciencesaurus (Houghton-Mifflin)
Current Science Magazines
Teacher Supplemental Resources
Time Allotment
30 minutes/day, four days/week
Course Content
Intro to Earth Science
Minerals
Rocks
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Weathering and Soil
Formation
Erosion and Deposition
Geologic Time
Energy Resources
Disaster Preparation
Fresh Water
Ocean Motions
Ocean Zones
Atmosphere
Weather Factors
Weather Patterns
Climate and Climate Change
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Solar System
Stars, Galaxy, and Universe
First Aid
Health Topics
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Work
Homework
Projects
Assessment of Process Skills and Course Content
Class Participation
Additional Activities
Field Trip to Rawhide Ranch
Below is the curriculum for Seventh Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
Students will come to understand scripture and scriptural principles as a whole. They will see foundations laid for future studies. They will discover each book’s context, especially its relation to the other books. In the end, they will know where to locate key events and characters in the Bible.
Textbook
New International Version Bible
Route 66 (Positive Action for Christ)
The Case for Christ (Lee Strobel)
Materials
Composition Book
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Studies on All the Books of The Bible (Genesis – Revelation)
Christian Apologetics (Life, Death, and the Resurrection of Jesus)
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Homework Assignments
Group Projects
Individual Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Additional Activities
Chapel
Devotionals
Spiritual Emphasis Week
See You at the Pole
Junior High Spiritual Life Retreat
National Day of Prayer
History
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
The students will explore world history from the Reformation to the present through the use of reading, writing, discussion, research, and participation in projects. They will examine the physical and cultural geography of the world and how they relate. The students will also examine the virtues which constitute good character and good citizenship.
Textbook
The World (Harcourt Brace)
Novel
Crispin: The Cross of Lead (by Avi)
Materials
Daily Geography
Maps and Charts
Interactive Student Binder
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Unit 6: Growth of Trade
Unit 7: The Early Modern World
Unit 8: Times in Rapid Change
Unit 9: The World at War
Unit 10: Toward the Present Day
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class and Homework Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Quizzes and Tests
Written Assignments
Additional Activities
Current Event Assignments
Quarterly Writing Assignments
Short Essay Answers
World Figure Research Report
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The students will understand and give examples of the basic literary elements and develop critical thinking skills. They will identify the eight parts of speech within a sentence and use the parts of speech correctly. Students will use capitalization and punctuation correctly. They will practice various types of writing, developing paragraph unity and writing in their style.
Textbooks
Elements of Language (Harcourt Education)
Vocabulary Workshop, Level B (Sadlier-Oxford)
Daily Grams (Wanda C. Phillips)
Novels
A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine L’Engle)
Jip, His Story (Katherine Paterson)
Materials
ACS Writing Guides
Composition Books
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Literature
Short Stories
Drama
Nonfiction
Poetry
Novels
Grammar
Prepositions
Verbs
Interjections/Conjunctions
Nouns
Adjectives
Adverbs
Sentences
Pronouns
Capitalization/Punctuation
Writing
Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Narrative Essay
Technical Writing Essay
Literary Analysis Essay
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class and Homework Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Quizzes and Tests
Writing Assignments
Additional Activities
Journal Writing
Poetry Writing
Writing Assignments
Book Reports
Literature Projects
Math
Pre Algebra
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
Students will solve problems using positive and negative numbers, percent and positive irrational numbers. They will write and solve equations, draw diagrams, measure, find patterns, and analyze data. In addition, students will continue to develop study skills, including note-taking, test-taking, and the correct use of the answers given in the back of the textbook.
Textbook
CA Middle School Mathematics Concepts and Skills: Course 2 (McDougal/Littell)
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapters 1-2: Introduction to Algebra
Chapter 3: Operations with Integers
Chapter 4: Equations
Chapter 5: Rational Numbers and Percents
Chapter 6: Operations with Positive and Negative Fractions
Chapter 7: Proportion and Percent Applications
Chapter 8: Geometry Concepts
Chapter 9: Square Roots and Inequalities
Chapter 10: Area and Volume
Chapter 11: Graphing Linear Equations
Chapter 12: Polynomials
Areas to Be Evaluated
Classwork
Homework
Tests/ Quizzes
Projects
Class Participation
Additional Activities
Students will have the opportunity to be selected as an ACS representative for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Math Olympics in the categories of Computation or Reasoning.
Science
Life Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
The seventh grade science curriculum will focus on Life Science.
Textbook
Science Explorer: Life Science (Prentice Hall)
Materials
Sciencesaurus (Houghton Mifflin)
Current Science Magazines
Time Allotment
Lecture and Lab
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Intro to Life Science
Living Things
Ecosystems and Biomes
Genetics
Evolution
Creation
Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi
Plants
Mollusks and Arthropods
Cell Processes
Living Resources
Science Camp
First Aid
Bones, Muscles, and Skin
Food and Digestion
Circulation
Respiration and Excretion
Fighting Disease
Nervous System
Endocrine and Reproduction
Echinoderms and Fish
Amphibians and Reptiles
Birds and Mammals
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Work
Homework
Projects
Assessment of Process Skills
Assessment of Course Content
Additional Activities
Field Trip to Catalina
Below is the curriculum for Eighth Grade, listed by subject matter in alphabetical order.
Bible
Philosophy
The ultimate goal of the Bible curriculum is to lead children to the discovery of truth. Truth is discovered through the living and written word of God, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and through living in community with others. In order to know, understand, and apply God’s truth, students will devote time each day to studying and memorizing God’s word, learning more about God through a biblically based curriculum, participating in classroom devotions, and interacting with Christian teachers and peers. In response to God’s love, students can demonstrate their devotion to Him through chapel and ministry opportunities. Biblical truths are the foundation of every subject taught at Arcadia Christian School.
Objective
Students will explore the basics of Christian thought while integrating key issues in Christian apologetics to equip them for the future.
Textbooks
New International Version Bible
Lightbearers (Summit Ministries)
Materials
Workbook: How to Be Your Own Selfish Pig (by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay)
Composition Notebook
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Developing a Christian Worldview
Theology
Philosophy
Biology
Psychology
Ethics
Sociology
Law
Politics
Economics
History
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Homework Assignments
Group/Individual Projects
Scripture Memory
Quizzes
Tests
Additional Activities
Chapel
Devotionals
Spiritual Emphasis Week
Junior High Spiritual Life Retreat
National Day of Prayer
History
Philosophy
To know our God more thoroughly, we teach social studies to enable us to explore the past, learn from it, and see God’s hand through the ages. All true education is a pursuit of Him who created all things (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11), and who holds the entire creation (Colossians 1:17) and the destiny of man (Romans 2:16) in His hands.
Objective
The students will explore a chronological account of our nation’s history from America’s discovery through modern America.
Textbook
The American Nation (Prentice Hall)
Federal Constitution (History Alive)
World War II (History Alive)
Civil War (History Alive)
Materials
Interactive Student Binder
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Unit 1: Roots of American History
Unit 2: The Revolutionary Era
Unit 2: The Federal Constitution
Unit 4: The Early Republic
Unit 5: An Era of Expansion
Unit 6: Division and Reunion
Unit 7: A New Role for the Nation
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Homework Assignments
Tests
Quizzes
Individual/Group Projects
Additional Activities
Research Report on an American President
Washington, D.C. Photo Journal
State and Federal Constitution Exam
Washington, D.C. Historical Field Trip
Report on Arlington National Cemetery
Language Arts
Philosophy
God is the supreme communicator. He spoke this world into existence and uses many forms to communicate His goodness and truth to us. Language arts reflects our recognition that God wants us to communicate with Him and others by being proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Objective
The course of study includes literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary development. The students will recognize basic literary elements and discuss how they relate to a literary piece, promoting critical thinking skills. Students will master the eight parts of speech and correct usage in grammar and mechanics. Students will continue to practice various forms of prose writing.
Textbooks
Elements of Literature (Harcourt Education)
Vocabulary Workshop, Level C (Sadlier-Oxford)
Daily Grams (Wanda C. Phillips)
Novels
Hatchet (Gary Paulsen)
Words By Heart (Ouida Sebestyen)
Materials
Student Textbooks
Composition Book
ACS Writing Guide
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day; five days/week
Course Content
Literature
Short Stories
Drama
Nonfiction
Poetry
Novels
Grammar
Prepositions
Verbs
Interjections/Conjunctions
Nouns
Adjectives
Adverbs
Sentences
Pronouns
Capitalization/Punctuation
Writing
Descriptive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Narrative Essay
Technical Writing Essay
Literary Analysis Essay
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class and Homework Assignments
Writing Assignments
Individual and Group Projects
Quizzes and Tests
Additional Activities
Book Reports
Poetry Writing
Literature Projects
Math
Pre Algebra
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
Students will continue to prepare for Algebra I. They will solve problems and analyze data. Students will learn to use the textbook as a study tool.
Textbook
Middle Grades Math: Tools for Success, Course 3 (Prentice Hall)
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Unit Two: Integers and Variable Expressions
Unit Three: Equations and Inequalities
Unit Four: Graphing in the Coordinate Plane
Unit Five: Rational and Irrational Numbers
Unit Six: Proportions
Unit Seven: Percent
Unit Eight: Geometry and Measurement
Unit Nine: Probability
Unit Ten: Functions and Polynomials
Unit Eleven: Probability
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Participation
Class and Homework Assignments
Quizzes and Tests
Additional Activities
Students will have the opportunity to be selected as an ACS representative for the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) Math Olympics in the categories of Computation or Reasoning.
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
Students will learn first-year algebra. They will go beyond memorizing procedures; they will think about how to solve problems using the concepts and properties they have learned.
Textbook
Merrill Algebra I: Applications and Connections (Glencoe)
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Algebra
Chapter 2: Rational Numbers
Chapter 3: Equations
Chapter 4: Applications of Rational Numbers
Chapter 5: Inequalities
Chapter 6: Polynomials
Chapter 7: Factoring
Chapter 8: Rational Expressions
Chapter 9: Functions
Chapter 10: Graphing of Linear Equations
Chapter 11: Systems of Open Sentences
Chapter 12: Radical Expressions
Chapter 13: Quadratic Equations
Areas to Be Evaluated
Classwork
Homework
Quizzes and Tests
Additional Activities
Students will have the opportunity to be selected as an ACS representative for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Math Olympics in the categories of Computation or Reasoning.
Algebra Plus
Philosophy
Mathematics instruction has four main functions. First, it equips students to function effectively in an ever-changing world by becoming proficient in computational and communication skills. Second, it enables students to understand and apply mathematical concepts in everyday life. Third, it develops higher-order thinking skills necessary to make a contribution in related fields of study, research, and technology. Finally, it clearly illustrates the order and structure of the world God created.
Objective
Students will learn the material covered in Algebra I as well as major topics covered in geometry. They will be challenged to solve problems using the concepts and properties they learn.
Textbook
Merrill Algebra I: Applications and Connections (Glencoe)
Merrill Geometry: Applications and Connections (Glencoe)
Time Allotment
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Algebra I
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Algebra
Chapter 2: Rational Numbers
Chapter 3: Equations
Chapter 4: Applications of Rational Numbers
Chapter 5: Inequalities
Chapter 6: Polynomials
Chapter 7: Factoring
Chapter 8: Rational Expressions
Chapter 9: Functions
Chapter 10: Graphing of Linear Equations
Chapter 11: Systems of Open Sentences
Chapter 12: Radical Expressions
Chapter 13: Quadratic Equations
Geometry Concepts
Language of Geometry
Proofs
Parallels and Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Trigonometry
Circles
Areas to Be Evaluated
Classwork
Homework
Quizzes and Tests
Additional Activities
Students will have the opportunity to be selected as an ACS representative for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Math Olympics in the categories of Computation or Reasoning.
Science
Physical Science
Philosophy
Science is the study of the wonder, beauty, order and relationship in God’s creation. Through science, students will be continually challenged to examine, appreciate and evaluate the world and recognize God as its source.
Objective
The eighth grade science curriculum will focus on physical science.
Textbook
Science Explorer: Physical Science (Prentice Hall)
Materials
Current Science Magazines
Time Allotment
Lecture and Lab
45 minutes/day, five days/week
Course Content
Intro to Physical Science
Intro to Matter
Solids, Liquids, Gases
Elements, Periodic Table
Atoms and Bonding
Chemical Reactions
Acids, Bases, Solutions
Carbon Chemistry
Motion
Forces
Disaster Preparation
Thermal Energy, Heat
Characteristics of Waves
Sound
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light
Magnetism
Electricity
Areas to Be Evaluated
Class Work
Homework
Projects
Assessment of Process Skills
Assessment of Course Content
Additional Activities
Every student will be required to complete a Science Fair project. However, those students with top scores will have the opportunity to represent ACS at the ACSI Science Fair in the area of either Life or Physical Science.