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PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

Our Preschool curriculum goals are integrated into the curriculum through weekly themes. It is planned carefully to encourage the children to be active learners as they use their five senses in fun, playful activities that promote serious learning. The curriculum includes the use of manipulatives, movement, music, art, games, play, pretend, experiments, pictures and other fun sensory methods to experience and enjoy learning! Because children learn differently, the teachers use a wide variety of methods and activities. Books are also a very big part of our curriculum!

Each day includes a balance of group & individual activities, inside and outside activities, teacher and child directed activities and active and quiet times.

The children learn a Bible story each week and also learn Bible verses throughout the year. The Bible is an integrated and important part of the curriculum.

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM GOALS

Spiritual:

• To provide a loving, Christian example for the children to follow.
• To encourage a love for God and for the Bible.
• To help the children learn that God loves them and will always hear their prayer.

Social:

• To help children learn to work and play cooperatively.
• To encourage feelings of mutual respect and tolerance of individual differences among people.
• To help children communicate constructively with other children and adults.

Emotional:

• To help each child develop confidence and good self-esteem.
• To make the children’s first school experiences positive and successful.
• To encourage self-control and self-discipline.

Physical:

• To encourage the development of large and fine muscle control.
• To encourage eye-hand coordination.
• To promote healthy habits (exercise, eating healthy foods, hand washing, regular visits to the doctor/dentist, etc.).

Mental:

• To help children learn about themselves and their world.
• To encourage the development of memory, concentration, problem solving and questioning.
• To encourage listening skills and hearing discrimination.

The Beginners Class promotes readiness skills such as:

1. The recognition of eleven basic colors.
2. The recognition of six common shapes.
3. The ability to count to thirty.
4. The recognition of numbers one through ten.
5. The recognition of the child’s own first name in print.
6. Introduction of letters A-Z.

The Pre-Kindergarten Class promotes readiness skills such as:

1. The review of eleven basic colors.
2. The review of six common shapes.
3. The introduction of counting to 100 by ones and tens.
4. The recognition of numbers one through twenty.
5. The recognition of capital and lower case letters.
6. The introduction of printing the child’s first and last names.
7. An introduction to printing the letters of the alphabet.
8. The introduction of the common sounds of each letter.

 

K-6^th Grade Academics

We believe each child has strengths in one or more areas. C.C.S. strives to provide an accelerated, well-rounded, academic program which enriches the following intelligences:

1. Linguistic - verbal ability
2. Logical - mathematical, numbers, patterns, reasoning
3. Spatial - ability to think in vivid mental pictures
4. Musical - natural rhythm and melody
5. Bodily/Kinesthetic - ability in body movement or physical activity
6. Interpersonal - ability of understanding and getting along with others
7. Intrapersonal - ability of understanding oneself, enjoys reflection, time alone.

* We offer a strong phonics based reading program for grades K-3. For grades 4-6 the program is literature-based. Other core subjects include Math, Bible, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, and Language. CCS strives to offer: Music, Spanish, Physical Education, Art, Library and Computers.

The Christian school curriculum centers on the basic core subjects. It is taught with a great emphasis upon student motivation. Content areas are studied, understood and integrated with the revealed truth of God’s Word. God’s Word is taught as the foundation of all human knowledge and understanding. History, mathematics and science are taught from a Scriptural standpoint. This is no easy task, but the goal is to equip young people to be spiritually self-motivated and individually responsible to God.

Emphasis is placed on the development of strong study habits and special projects. These are designed to teach skills necessary for life. In order to maintain the high academic standards of Chandler Christian School, K-6 students are expected to maintain a grade average of at least 70% in core subjects. When the grade average falls below this standard, the student will be placed on a probationary status. Parents will be notified and a plan of action will be developed and implemented. A student may remain on probationary status for a 4 ½ week period of time after which the student will be expected to maintain the acceptable grade average of 70%. If the student falls below 70% in Reading, Math, or Language, parents will be notified to discuss possible retention.

Achievement Tests

Each spring achievement tests (SAT 10 and AIMS) will be given to students to evaluate their academic achievement. The purpose of this testing is to maintain high academic standards and to ensure proper placement of the child according to his/her achievement. Notification will be given concerning the time and place for the administration of this test.

Report Cards

Report cards are issued four times during the school year. At the end of the first quarter a conference with at least one parent is required so that the teacher may personally present the report card and discuss the student’s progress. We recommend that you discuss the progress and needs shown on the report card with your child.

End-of-year report cards will not be issued if Tuition, Extended Care, or any other charges more than $25.00 remain outstanding at the end of the school year.

Interpretation of Grading System:

Elementary Grades:

90 – 100	A
80 – 89	B
70 – 79	C
60 – 69	D
59 – Below	F
Incomplete	I

At CCS, we believe that communication between home and school ensures success. Progress Reports will be sent home in the middle of each grading period. If a student is experiencing some difficulty at that time we urge parents to cooperate with the teacher in order to bring grades up to a satisfactory level.

Progress Reports for 1^st-6^th Grade will show percentages for Core Subjects

Special Class Grades		Kindergarten Progress Reports
Outstanding Progress………… E		Outstanding Progress..….….E
Satisfactory Progress…………. S		Satisfactory Progress….….…S
Needs Improvement…………..N		Needs Improvement………..N

Curriculum Breakdown by Grade and Subject

Grade	Reading	Language	Spelling	Math	Science	Soc. Studies	Bible	Comp
K	Lippincott Letterbooks			Harcourt Brace			ACSI*
1	ABEKA	ABEKA	ABEKA	Harcourt Brace	Bob Jones	ABEKA	ACSI
2	ABEKA	ABEKA	ABEKA	Harcourt Brace	Bob Jones	ABEKA	ACSI
3	ABEKA	ABEKA	ACSI	Harcourt Brace	Bob Jones	Bob Jones	ACSI
4	Literature Studies	ABEKA	ACSI (list only)	Harcourt Brace	Bob Jones	Bob Jones	ACSI
5	Literature Studies	ABEKA	ACSI & Literature study vocab	Harcourt Brace	Bob Jones	ABEKA	ACSI
6	Literature Studies	ABEKA	ACSI & Literature study vocab	Harcourt Brace	Bob Jones	ABEKA	ACSI

*ACSI- Association of Christian Schools International