A Feast of Knowledge

Kalos Christian Academy carefully procures God-honoring curriculum. Students engage with primary sources rather than relying on textbooks and worksheets. Thus, they develop the habit of paying attention by carefully narrating what they’ve read or observed. Therefore, KCA aims to provide a rich educational experience, presenting students with a feast of knowledge. Each lesson is taught from Biblical worldview and allows students to explore Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Additionally, living books and dedicated teachers make lessons come alive, engaging the student’s imagination. Grammar Stage (K-5) at Kalos Christian Academy emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge and fostering wonder during the younger years. This approach involves using various methods such as songs, chants, games, and repetition to engage children in learning.

Charlotte Mason

From a Charlotte Mason perspective, the grammar school curriculum should be rich in living books that engage children’s natural curiosity. Children should be immersed in detailed narrative histories, classic literature, and nature studies during these formative years. These allow them to form their own connections with God’s creation rather than receiving predigested facts. The focus should be on short, focused lessons that maintain attention and encourage careful observation. Whether examining a flower, narrating a passage, or copying a poem with beautiful penmanship, curriculum is a feast of wonder. Foreign language learning should continue through direct use and conversation rather than rote grammar study. Mathematics should be taught with manipulatives and real-life applications and engage the imagination. At the same time, science education centers on nature study through firsthand observation, detailed drawings, and nature journals.

Classical Christian

The primary aim of our curriculum is to master learning tools. These tools include 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.

Finally, prioritizing a cohesive learning experience, Kalos Christian Academy inspires wonder and awe. Moreover, 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. Meanwhile, they learn about dehydration and mummification in science, build pyramids in math, and write in hieroglyphics in art.

Curriculum by Grade Level

Lower Grammar School Curriculum

Kindergarten

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

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

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,

Third Grade

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,

Initially, students begin their study of Latin in third grade. Then, they continue to deepen their study of Latin through eighth grade. Kalos Christian Academy offers advanced language courses in high school. Further more, learning Latin is beneficial for both English studies as well as a foundation for learning other foreign languages. Top Ten Reasons to Study Latin

Upper Grammar Curriculum

(Fourth through Sixth Grade)

Fourth Grade

Bible	Scripture Memory, A Survey of the Prophets
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

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

Sixth grade is a wonderful year of transition from upper grammar school to logic school.

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,

Kalos Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnicity. Kalos Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, or ethnicity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Kalos Christian Academy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and procedures, and other school-administered programs.