Curriculum
Since its inception, Grace Christian Academy has developed a curriculum specifically for our school that leads to continuing academic and spiritual growth. GCA has drawn from several teaching methods to create our school’s program of study:
A Beka Book: Developed more than 40 years ago, A Beka is designed to teach children skills in all academic areas as well as Bible study. A Beka focuses on the development of abilities that create a foundation for lifelong learning. A Beka is primarily used in kindergarten and first grade as supplemental curriculum.
Bob Jones: Bob Jones is a competitive curriculum resource that combines critical thinking, common core standards and Biblical world views. Bob Jones educational track includes grades K-12 with an emphasis on secondary Math, History, Science and Foreign Language. This curriculum combines traditional methods with current methods for an effective comprehension program for academic success and measures performance through scheduled testing and reinforcement checkups.
Other resources may be used to ensure academic and spiritual growth.
course OFFERINGS
KINDERGARTEN COURSE -Kindergarten classes use the phonetically based Advanced A Beka curriculum. Kindergarten instruction includes Bible, phonics, reading, penmanship, math, science, history, music, art, library, Spanish and physical education.
ELEMENTARY COURSE OFFERINGS – GRADES K THROUGH 5
Elementary classes are designed to provide the solid foundation necessary for success in secondary classes. The following classes are offered for elementary grades, but may vary depending on the grade level.
Bible, Geography, History, Language, Mathematics, Penmanship, Phonics, Reading, Science/Health, and Spelling.
Electives include the following, with minor variations based upon grade: Art, Spanish, Computer, Library, Music, and Physical Education.
Technology integration of the IXL assessment program and the Accelerated Reading (AR) program are also used.
IPADS ARE USED IN SELECTED ELEMENTARY CLASSES FOR ENRICHMENT, REINFORCEMENT, AND GROUP WORK.