Grammar School Curriculum Overview

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.

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Kindergarten Curriculum Overview

BibleScripture Memory, Overview of the Old and New Testaments
Reading/ English/ WritingPhonics, Literacy Essentials: The Journey from Spelling to Reading™, Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork,
Fine ArtFamous Artist and Composer Studies, Drawing, Watercolor, Hymns, Handy-crafts
History/
Geography
Time, Family, Community, Maps and Globe,
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® KA and KB
ScienceNature Study, Observation
SpanishVocabulary, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

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

BibleScripture Memory, Overview of the Old and New Testaments
Reading/ English/ WritingPhonics, Literacy Essentials: The Journey from Spelling to Reading™, Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Handwriting
Fine ArtFamous 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
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® 1A and 1B
ScienceNature Study, Observation, Pants, Animals, Life Cycle
SpanishVocabulary, 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

Second-grade student building a pyramid at Kalos Christian Academy
BibleScripture Memory, A survey of the Hexateuch (Genesis – Joshua)
Reading/ English/ WritingPhonics, Literacy Essentials, Rod and Staff, Poetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Writing – Sentence composition, Friendly Letters, and Three-point Paragraphs
Fine ArtFamous 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
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® 2A and 2B
ScienceNature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Mummification, Physics – Simple Machines, Earth Science – Water Cycle
SpanishVocabulary, 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

Faith and Science at Kalos Christian Academy
BibleScripture Memory, A survey of Judges to Esther
Reading/ English/ WritingPoetry, Living Books, Narration, Copywork, Penmanship – Cursive, Oral Presentation, Fables and Myths, Well-Ordered Language, Comprehension – Literal Questioning, Spelling, Writing – Three-point Paragraphs,
Fine ArtFamous 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
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® 3A and 3B
ScienceNature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Atoms, Elements, and Compounds, Earth Science – Solar System, Biology – Animals
LatinVocabulary, 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

Faith Christian School
BibleScripture Memory, A survey of the Profets
Reading/ English/ WritingPoetry, 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 ArtFamous 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
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® 4A and 4B
ScienceNature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Solutions and Suspensions, Earth Science – Galaxies and Universe, Biology – Plants and Animals, Physics – Simple Machines
LatinVocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories,

Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview

BibleScripture Memory, A survey of the Gospels and Acts
Reading/ English/ WritingPoetry, 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 ArtFamous 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
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® 5A and 5B
ScienceNature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Periodic Table, Acids and Bases, Earth Science – Astronomy and Navigation, Biology – Plants and Animals, Physics – Mechanics and Electricity
LatinVocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories,

Sixth Grade Curriculum Overview

BibleScripture Memory, A survey of the Epistles and Revelation
Reading/ English/ WritingPoetry, 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 ArtFamous 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
MathSingapore Math: Dimensions Math® 6A and 6B
ScienceNature Study, Observation, Chemistry – Periodic Table, Biology – Systems of the Body, Physics – Mechanics and Bernoulli Principal
LatinVocabulary, Grammar, Conversation, Poetry, Songs, Stories,