At this age, students are laying the foundation for a life of learning.

Students are eager and developmentally primed to memorize information. Students easily learn facts, songs, vocabulary, stories, and grammar or the rules of language easily. To capitalize on this, students spend their time taking in information in their classes. Memory work is a major course and a considerable amount of time will be spent memorizing material. Once a student has filled their mind with a bounty of information they can begin to consider and question information.

Curriculum

Below is a list of curricula that is utilized in the classes at GCA. Teachers at GCA seek to integrate subjects and teach students the love of learning. As such, teachers will bring concepts from different academic domains into their classes to help students create a robust picture. Furthermore, when teachers realize there is an area of strength or an area of weakness, the teacher will take that into consideration and utilize teacher created resources or other curricula.

Of note, this list is not exhaustive but it does shed light on some of the books/ programs GCA will use. In July, parents are provided a list of the exact books needed for the upcoming school year.

Mathematics

• Horizons

Science

• GCA goes through a rotation for students to delve into various areas of scientific exploration and classes are tailored to meet the developmental readiness at each grade (K-6).

• Note, K-6th go through the science rotation together so families can engage all of their students with the same science materials.

Linguistics

• First Language Lessons (1-4)

• Spell to Write and Read

Writing

• Institute for Excellence in Writing resources

Literature

• Specific selections for each reading group are announced during the school year

History

• GCA goes through a 4-year rotation for students in first through eighth grade. Note, K-8th go through the history rotation together so families can engage all of their students at once for this core subject area. Students will study each time period twice.

Bible/ Devotions

• Answers in Genesis

• Each morning students have a time of prayer, worship, and personal devotions using the One Year Bible for Children or the One Year Bible for Kids depending on reading level.

Art

• Students will study art corresponding to their history studies using the Veritas Press Art History program and teacher created resources

Latin

• Song School Latin (K-3)

• Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press

Memory Work

• Selected Biblical passages

• Selected poetry

• Veritas Press History timeline cards

• Latin declensions

• Parts of speech

• Kathy Troxel geography music