The curriculum for the K4 through 4th grade focuses on the grammar stage of learning which incorporates memorizing a variety of different information. The morning sessions are dedicated to memory work. Most of the curriculum is set up on a four year rotation of learning. Some of the subjects rotate more frequently. Below is an outline of the information as it will be covered:
Timeline (will be memorized each year)
- Creation to current times
History (memorized on a 4 year rotation)
- Ancients
- Medieval/Early Renaissance*
- Late Renaissance/Early Modern
- Modern
Math (memorized on a 2 year rotation)
- Basic facts & conversions
- Basic facts, geometry definitions, & formulas*
Grammar (memorized each year – 20 weeks per year)
- 8 Parts of Speech
- Lists of Pronouns
- Lists of Helping and Linking verbs
- Lists of Prepositions
Fun Facts (memorized on a 2 year rotation – 10 weeks per year)
- U.S. Presidents
- U.S. States and Capitals*
Greek and Latin Roots (memorized on a 2 year rotation)
Bible Memorization (memorized on a 4 year rotation)
Literary works (memorized on a 4 year rotation)
Science (memorized on a 4 year rotation)
- Anatomy, Zoology and Botany
- Earth Science, Astronomy, and Weather*
- Chemistry
- Physics
Every three weeks the students will be exposed to one classical composer and one famous artist.
*for the 2010-2011 school year
