Elementary Grades Kindergarten-6th
In grades Kindergarten-6th grade, we use a traditional closed classroom teaching environment, using A Beka Book materials as our main curriculum. Children participate in music, art and gym each week. It is our goal to have parent involvement in our students’ academic development. Our teacher to student ratio is 1:12.
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Your Child's Education
Your elementary student will have a well-rounded education at BCA. Curriculum includes classes in math, language, history, science, Bible, music, spelling, physical education, art and writing. Each class enjoys field trips, participates in school special events and service projects, Christmas concert and more.
BCA has a history of outstanding academic achievement. We attribute this to several key components of our daily school life:
- effective prayer,
- teaching the whole child,
- an enriching curriculum,
- exceptional teachers,
- strong parental involvement,
- our thorough focus on God in all areas of study, and a recognition that strong faith and academic excellence complement each other
Chapel and Bible
Elementary students in grades kindergarten-sixth grade participate in chapel every Wednesday foloowing homeroom. Each week features a guest speaker. We place a strong emphasis on the Bible. We teach Bible classes every day. Included in this is not only a Bible story, but songs, hymns and the memorization of Scripture.
Kindergarten
The kindergarten program at Baldwinsville Christian Academy uses the ABeka curriculum. The four main areas taught are Bible, phonics/reading, writing, and numbers.
Bible - We place a strong emphasis on the Bible. Daily Bible classes include a Bible story, songs, and the memorization of Scripture.
Phonics/Reading - The core of our reading program is phonics. Students are taught to recognize upper and lower case letters. They learn individual letter sounds, which include both long and short vowels, as well as consonant sounds and blends. Kindergarten students learn 52 phonics rules, and they learn to read!
Writing - The cursive writing class has been designed to correlate with the phonics program. Writing of all lower case letters and a large portion of uppercase letters is mastered in our kindergarten class.
Numbers - Students will recognize numbers 1 to 100 and will count to 100 by ones, twos, fives, and tens. They learn to tell time, recognize and count money, and learn basic addition and subtraction.
Because of the extensive nature of the academic areas taught, we require that the student be five years old by December 1 to enroll in this program. This will help them academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Achievement Testing
Each year our students participate in achievement testing. Our students consistently score higher than the national average. Our 2009 student scores ranked as:
Kindergarten |
94th percentile, 1/2 year ahead compared to the national average |
Grade 1 |
82nd percentile, 1/2 year ahead compared to the national average |
Grade 2 |
54th percentile, 1/4 year ahead compared to the national average |
Grade 3 |
54th percentile, 1/4 year ahead compared to the national average |
Grade 4 |
70th percentile, over 1 year ahead compared to the national average |
Grade 5 |
80th percentile, 1 year ahead compared to the national average |
Grade 6 |
80th percentile, over 2 years ahead compared to the national average |
Music
Elementary students at BCA recieve general music classes where they learn how to better appreciate and understand music through fun-filled activities such as music listening, movement excercises, rhythm instruments, and games. Comprehensive piano and instrument lessons are also available.
Instrument/Voice Lessons and Band/Choir
Students will receive weekly lessons and have the opportunity to participate in group activities such as band and/or choir (These groups will be determined based on students’ interest). Students will also learn valuable social/life skills such as teamwork, respect, diligence, and responsibility. Students will be graded through cooperation, participation and achievement and will receive musical instruction through:
• Music listening
• Movement through music exercises
• Rote Song Learning (Learning by mimicr.)
• World music (music of different countries)
Instrumental instruction available in:
• Band Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon,
• Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Percussion
• Orchestra strings: Violin, Viola, Cello
• Others: Piano and Voice
Awards and Honors
Each year various awards are granted to students who have fulfilled the standards and requirements set down for academic recognition. We encourage all students to participate in Christian service and to present a Christian testimony in all areas of their lives. Annual awards include:
Character Recoginition Awards
• Disciple Award
• Most Improved Student
• Nehemiah Award
Academic Recognition Awards:
• Scholar Award
• Scripture Memory Award
Perfect Attendance Recognition
Honor Roll
School Supply Lists
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2012-2013 School Supply List |
