Grammar Stage (K-5) at Kalos Christian Academy emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge during the younger years. This approach involves using various methods such as songs, chants, games, and repetition to engage children in learning. The primary focus is on mastering learning tools like phonics, arithmetic, and narration, which are the foundation for future studies. In addition, the mastery of essential learning tools fosters confidence in students as they explore and discover God’s creation. Therefore, KCA aims to provide a rich educational experience, presenting students with a feast of knowledge. This allows students to explore Truth, Beauty, and Goodness within each lesson. Additionally, living books and dedicated teachers make lessons come alive engaging the student’s imagination.
Kindergarten Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, Overview of the Old and New Testaments |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Phonics, Literacy Essentials: The Journey from Spelling to Reading™, Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts |
History/ Geography | Time, Family, Community, Maps and Globe, |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® KA and KB |
Science | Nature Study, Observation |
Spanish | Vocabulary, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories |
Kindergarten is a fun and exciting time for a young learner. These foundational years are crucial for shaping a child’s love for learning. Furthermore, KCA students can expect a community engaging in activities and discussions at every level of education, K-12.
First Grade Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, Overview of the Old and New Testaments |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Phonics, Literacy Essentials: The Journey from Spelling to Reading™, Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Handwriting |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Folk Music, Handy-crafts |
History/ Geography | Timelines, Missouri, Nations, States, Cardinal Directions. Maps and Globe, Nations, Continents, Bodies of Water |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® 1A and 1B |
Science | Nature Study, Observation, Pants, Animals, Life Cycle |
Spanish | Vocabulary, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories |
Students explore Spanish in grades Kindergarten through second grade. Advance Spanish will be offered in High School.
Second Grade Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, A survey of the Hexateuch (Genesis – Joshua) |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Phonics, Literacy Essentials, Rod and Staff, Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Writing – Sentence composition, Friendly Letters, and Three-point Paragraphs |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts, 3-D Art |
History/ Geography | Creation, Israel, Egypt, Maps Skills- Legends, Keys, Symbols, and Relative Distance, United States and State Capital Cities |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® 2A and 2B |
Science | Nature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Mummification, Physics – Simple Machines, Earth Science – Water Cycle |
Spanish | Vocabulary, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories, |
Prioritizing a cohesive learning experience, Kalos Christian Academy inspires wonder and awe. Lessons are not divided into subjects. Instead, they are presented within their context. For example, second-grade students learn about ancient Egypt in history and geography, dehydration and mummification in science, build pyramids in math, and write in hieroglyphics in art.
Third Grade Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, A survey of Judges to Esther |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Fables and Myths, Well-Ordered Language, Comprehension – Literal Questioning, Spelling, Writing – Three-point Paragraphs, |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts, 3-D Art |
History/ Geography | Ancient Greece and Rome, Map Skills – Countries of the World, Meridian, Scale, Parallels, Direction |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® 3A and 3B |
Science | Nature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Atoms, Elements, and Compounds, Earth Science – Solar System, Biology – Animals |
Latin | Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories, |
Students are introduced to Latin in third grade and will continue to deepen their study of Latin through eighth grade. Advanced Language courses are offered in high school. Learning Latin is beneficial for both English studies as well as a foundation for learning other foreign languages. Top Ten Reasons to Study Latin
Fourth Grade Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, A survey of the Profets |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Well-Ordered Language, Fairy Tales and Legends, Comprehension – Inferential and Multi-step questioning, Spelling, Writing – Three-point Paragraphs |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts, 3-D Art |
History/ Geography | Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Map Skills – Bodies of Water and Mountain Ranges |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® 4A and 4B |
Science | Nature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Solutions and Suspensions, Earth Science – Galaxies and Universe, Biology – Plants and Animals, Physics – Simple Machines |
Latin | Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories, |
Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, A survey of the Gospels and Acts |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Well-Ordered Language, Proverbs – Chreia, Introduction to Literary Themes and Symbols, Comprehension – Literal Questioning, Inferential and Multi-step questioning, and Essay Questions, Spelling, Writing – Three, Four-point Paragraphs, Three Paragraph Essays |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts, 3-D Art |
History/ Geography | Exploration, Americas, Colonization, Revolutionary War, Early United States of America, Map Skills -North America, Central America, and South America, Political and Physical Maps |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® 5A and 5B |
Science | Nature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Periodic Table, Acids and Bases, Earth Science – Astronomy and Navigation, Biology – Plants and Animals, Physics – Mechanics and Electricity |
Latin | Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories, |
Sixth Grade Curriculum Overview
Bible | Scripture Memory, A survey of the Epistles and Revelation |
Reading/ English/ Writing | Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Well-Ordered Language, Proverbs – Chreia, Develop Literary Themes and Symbols, Comprehension – Literal Questioning, Inferential and Multi-step questioning, and Essay Questions, Spelling, Writing – Five Paragraph Essays |
Fine Art | Famous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts, 3-D Art |
History/ Geography | United States of America – Pre- Civil War to Present, Map Skills – Atlas, Index, Symbols, and Projections |
Math | Singapore Math: Dimensions Math® 6A and 6B |
Science | Nature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Periodic Table, Biology – Systems of the Body, Physics – Mechanics and Bernoulli Principal |
Latin | Vocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories, |