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Curriculum Descriptions Elementary
MACOMB CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Curriculum Information
Regardless of publisher, all curriculum is taught from a Biblical perspective.
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BIBLE -- Association of Christian Schools International (Grades K-6)
-- Establishes the authority of God¢s Word
-- Provides opportunities for a decision for Christ
-- Approaches each student on his appropriate developmental level
-- Reinforces Bible learning with correlated activities
-- Builds a lifetime base of sound Bible learning
-- Develops academic skills and emphasizes Christian living
-- Strong emphasis on character development
-- Surveys all major sections of Scripture
READING -- Houghton Mifflin (Grades K-6)
-- High quality literature-based content with engaging art
-- Children learn to read for meaning
-- Emphasis on comprehension
-- Students learn, practice, apply, and continually expand reading skills
-- Literary skills lead to literature appreciation
-- Resources that meet the broadest possible range of needs
PHONICS -- Open Court; Houghton Mifflin (Grades K-3)
-- Multi-sensory activities to encourage the development of sound and letter knowledge
-- Enhances Reading/Language Arts curriculum
-- Develops fluency in reading
-- Provides additional support in decoding
ENGLISH (Language) -- Houghton Mifflin (Grades 2-6)
-- Grammar, usage, and mechanics thoroughly taught
-- Easy step-by-step writing program (composition)
-- Frequent vocabulary study
-- Study skills taught and applied (dictionary, encyclopedia, and library skills)
SPELLING – Houghton Mifflin (Grades 1-6)
-- Builds both strong spelling skills and the related skills that support and expand spelling proficiency: dictionary, proofreading, and vocabulary
-- Teaches children to apply spelling skills to their own writing
-- Spelling patterns and practice in context help students spell better in all curriculum areas
-- Builds vocabulary for reading and writing through words applied in meaningful contexts
-- Incorporates three key strategies: phonetic or sound-letter relationships, visual imagery and visual memory, and semantic relationships.
HANDWRITING -- Zaner-Bloser (Grades K-4)
-- Develops essential handwriting skills sequentially
-- Promotes pride in and encourages good penmanship in all subjects
-- Supports the other language arts, spelling, punctuation, etc.
MATHEMATICS -- Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley (Grades K-6)
-- Good continuity of concepts and skills
-- Activity-based in lower elementary
-- Provides a basic program, advanced program, and enrichment
-- Provides many opportunities for practice
SCIENCE -- Bob Jones University (Grades K-6)
-- Rests on a Christian philosophy of science
-- Offers an action-oriented, hands-on approach
-- Emphasizes the scientific method
-- Provides a broad base of science topics
-- Incorporates abundant Scripture-based background material
-- Uses science to reinforce reading and language arts skills
SOCIAL STUDIES – Macmillan/McGraw-Hill (Grades K-6)
-- Strong patriotic theme with emphasis on becoming responsible citizens
-- Elementary and secondary continuity
-- Covers U.S. and World Geography thoroughly
-- Teaches students to use maps, graphs, and time lines
-- Uses Social Studies to reinforce reading and language arts skills
-- National Geographic Society materials in pupil editions at every level
-- Lessons show students the importance of the past for understanding the present.
MICHIGAN HISTORY (Grade 4)
-- Complete study of basic Michigan history
-- Work with state map
-- Biographies of important Michigan people
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
-- Physical Education
-- Vocal and Instrumental Music
-- Art
-- Spanish
-- Library
-- Computers
-- Young Peacemakers – Biblical Conflict Resolution (K-6) |