Academic Program
At Spa Christian, academic methodology is developmentally appropriate - meaning that your child is taught in the right sequence and at a pace and progression that is right for him/her, with a great deal of individual attention.
Core Subjects
Core academic subjects taught daily include:
Teaching of reading begins with phonemic awareness and phonic instruction to prepare for a successful reading experience. Rich literature and read-alouds in every class enhance reading instruction.
Language, writing skills, and spelling are taught ad reinforced through daily practice.
Saxon math uses an incremental approach with continual review to strengthen math skill and understanding.
Science and social studies are presented from a Biblical perspective focusing on the purposefulness of God in His world.
Younger grades include a strong phonics program to offer the keys to breaking the reading code; this along with a strong literature-base provides children opportunity to love reading and learning. Read-alouds are included daily in every grade.
Specials
Art, music, physical education, technology, and Spanish enhance the curriculum and round out our student's educational experience. These topics are taught by specialists in their fields.
Technology
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Our newly-outfitted technology lab allows each student in grades 1-6 to receive weekly instruction from a certified technology teacher. Projects connect with multiple subject areas across the curriculum.
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Proper keyboarding technique speeds typing and enhances accuracy. In addition to computer instruction, older students have frequent hands-on time with keyboarding units.
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With computers in every classroom, each student has opportunity to enjoy many learning games and programs.
Accelerated Reader
AR is a supplemental program which guides students toward the appropriate reading level for their independent reading. After books are enjoyed, a brief computer-generated test shows the teacher their comprehension level.
Textbooks
The heart of a Christian education is the teacher whose worldview is founded upon God’s word. Teachers use a wide variety of textbooks, some of which are published by Christians, others by major publishers. Every subject area is studied from the perspective of God’s truth, fully acknowledging His active participation in creation and history.
Small Class Size
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With a limit of 18 students in older grades and 15 in younger, each student is well-known by the teacher. Appropriate expectations are set for each child, and accommodation is made for various learning styles.
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Children learn well in a small-group setting; opportunity for discussion greatly enhances the process of education. Books and paper are merely tools a teacher uses; students at Spa Christian are actively engaged in learning through peer interaction, group projects, and hands-on activities all presented by well-qualified and experienced teachers.
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