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,