TABLE OF CONTENTS
- 1st–4th Grade Bible
- 3rd–4th Grade Language Arts
- 1st–4th Grade History
- 3rd Grade Math
- 1st–4th Grade Science
- 3rd Grade Sapphire Electives
1st–4th Grade Bible
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Overview
Summary | Introduces Bible characters and doctrines through scripture, songs, and engaging activities. |
Description | The Purposeful Design Bible series, published by the Association for Christian Schools International, provides students with an overview of either the Old or New Testament (alternating years), focusing on the lives of Biblical characters and how students can apply the truths learned to their own lives. The Gospel message and key lessons from the life of Christ, such as his birth, death, and resurrection, are covered each year. Lessons are enriched through visual aids and storybook Bibles, as well as live class discussions that provide students with opportunities to interact with the content and one another. Foundational doctrines are reinforced through the use of The New City Catechism questions, biblical songs, and Scripture memory. |
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Course Type | Core Course: Bible |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 1–4 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
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Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |
3rd–4th Grade Language Arts
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Overview
Summary | This ELA course guides students through the writing process while strengthening spelling, grammar, and reading skills to support overall literacy development. |
Description | All About Spelling
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons
Fix it Grammar Class Novels Independent Reading |
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Course Type | Core Course: English |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 3–4 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
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Platforms |
Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |
1st–4th Grade History
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Overview
Summary | Students study American history through Notgrass’s Our Star-Spangled Story and engaging projects. |
Description | Students work through Our Star-Spangled Story while learning about the history of America. They begin with creation and follow the path of how America was explored and established as a nation. Through a multi-style approach—reading text, journaling, listening to songs and riddles, and completing projects—students enjoy a hands-on approach to their learning and understanding how God works through His people over the course of history. |
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Course Type | Core Course: History |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 1–4 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
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Platforms |
Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |
3rd Grade Math
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Overview
Summary | Third-grade students delve deeper into math through Apologia’s hands-on, interactive curriculum, Exploring Creation with Mathematics. |
Description | In Exploring Creation with Mathematics, Level 3 students will become more proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, learn more about data collection and graphing, and explore geometry and fractions. Activities, projects, and games guide comprehension of using numbers in everyday life. |
Topics Discussed |
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Course Type | Core Course: Math |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 3 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
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Platforms |
Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | Coming Soon |
1st–4th Grade Science
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Overview
Summary | Students will be using The Good and the Beautiful curriculum in addition to classroom discussion and experiments to learn about God’s wonderful creation. |
Description | 1st Semester Students explore the fascinating world of birds—their unique characteristics, intricate anatomy, and diverse habitats around the world—through engaging videos, vivid images, and hands-on activities. 2nd Semester This semester focuses on aspects of God’s creation such as flowers, animals, and insects like ladybugs, while students also observe the fascinating lifecycle of a frog. |
Topics Discussed | Particular Aspects of God’s Creation:
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Course Type | Core Course: Science |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 1–4 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
Programs | |
Platforms |
Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |
3rd Grade Sapphire Electives
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Overview
Elective Courses | Sapphire Live Program ElectivesOnline Program Electives |