Art
This class will introduce students to the art world through the Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Value, and Space.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
K-1 Grade
WITH BOOK AND SUPPLY LIST
(updated 6/28/2021)
Textbooks are subject to change. To order books, please select the link(s), if applicable, that are underlined and blue under the individual course description. Grace Academy recommends ordering books no earlier than 7/1/2021.
Fees will be totaled per family and included in your Family Folder at Orientation. Fees will be due the first week of school payable to Grace Academy.
K-1 Required Supplies
Each K-1 student is required to bring each of the following:
- Pencils – 12 count
- Colored pencils – Crayola 24 count
- Crayons – Crayola 24 count
- Color Markers – 10 count Crayola Classic Colors
- Glue sticks – Elmer’s 6 count
- Child scissors – round tip child
- Erasers – 2 count smudge free pink
- Disinfecting Wipes- 75 count in plastic closable container
- Hand Sanitizer
We recommend brand names as they are better quality and last longer. Please see individual classes below for any additional supplies needed.
K-1 Classes:
The following courses are Kindergarten and 1st grade level unless otherwise noted. Click on the image or Class Title to read more about the class.
Character Lessons/Bible
Students will learn character development through the stories of creation, Jesus and various Old Testament and New Testament people.
Drama (K-5)
Students will learn theater skills, techniques and history by performing simple skits and plays based on parables and popular fairy tales, incorporating the principles of Galatians 5:22-23.
Enrichment (K-3)
Enrichment is a fun and exciting time for K-3rd Grade students from 12:35-2:00. Students will eat lunch together, socialize and participate in enrichment activities.
Health/PE (K-3)
This class is to help improve student’s sport skills and fitness. Students will participate in exercises, games and various sports.
Math (1st Grade)
This class will introduce and explore Mathematical topics through a hands-on approach.
Math (Kindergarten)
This class is very hands-on! Students will learn recognition and applications of numbers 0 through 30. Concepts of measurement, recognizing basic shapes, collecting data, creating and extending patterns will be covered.
Reading/Phonics I
Pre-requisite: Students must know uppercase and lowercase letters. This hands-on class will focus on learning phonics in a structured manner in order to prepare students to learn to read.
Reading/Phonics II
Students should start class with a working knowledge of basic phonics rules and the ability to read “easy reader” books, or have completed Reading/Phonics I at Grace Academy. – This class will build on the phonics rules and work on reading comprehension skills.
Science
Students will learn scientific concepts through hands-on activities to create a strong science foundation.
Social Studies
Students will learn about rules and laws, where people live, resources, US symbols, people of long ago…
Spanish
This introductory class will emphasize vocabulary building. Students will be able to identify and understand words in Spanish…
STEM
This course is to encourage the innately curious young mind. STEM will offer them situations where they can observe and experience, bringing science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life.
Writing (First Grade)
Students will be using the WriteShop curriculum in this course. WriteShop introduces and builds on the steps of the writing process through engaging activities and creates an environment that promotes a joy of learning. Lessons are divided into Activity Sets to fully cover a topic without hurrying the child.
Writing (Kindergarten)
Students will be using the WriteShop curriculum in this course. WriteShop introduces the steps of the writing process through engaging activities and creates an environment that promotes a joy of learning. The program accommodates beginning writers as well as developing writers.