Academics
Elementary School
(Grammar) Grades K-5
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
Psalm 139: 13 & 14
This outline may help answer some questions you have regarding our classical elementary program. There are two main differences between a "traditional" program and a classical one, addressing the how and what of education. To understand how lessons are taught one needs to look at how the Lord made each and every one of us. By examining the student characteristics below you will notice that young children were created to naturally absorb information. Memorization and the dissection of words and their sounds are enjoyable and come easily to this age group. TCA's elementary curriculum continues to instruct in the basics of math, spelling and grammar, but the real difference lies in the execution of the content. Chanting and fun memorization drills are used constantly to take advantage of the student's innate ability to take in a multitude of facts, figures and sounds.
Latin is a singular field of study that addresses what is unique to our elementary currucilum. Instruction begins in the third grade and continues through fifth grade. By introducing children to the language at an early age, we take advantage of their vast capacity for learning vocabulary and their love for rhythmic chanting. Latin is taught for its development of analytical skills, for ease in learning foreign languages and as an aid for understanding English grammar and vocabulary.
Teaching Methods:
Guided discovering
Explore, find things
Use lots of tactile items to illustrate point
Sing, play, chant, paint, build
Use body movements
Short, creative projects
Show and Tell, drama, hear/read/tell stories
Field Trips
Make collections, displays, models
Recitations, memorization
Meet the Elementary School teachers.
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Operation Christmas Child |
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Scripture teaches in Deutronomy 6:4-9 and Ephesians 6:1-4 that parents, not the state or church, are responsible for the education of their children. Therefore, we seek to serve parents who desire that their children be educated according to the doctrines and principles that identify us as a classical and Christian school. We strive to provide various opportunities for parents to be actively involved in the day to day functions of the school. Upon enrolling, parents sign a "Statement of Commitment" contract with the school acknowledging their commitment to fulfill their pre-eminent role in this endeavor. Applications are being accepted for the Elementary grades. Please visit the admissions page or contact our admissions office.