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Primary Program (K - 2nd grade)
Grammar School (3rd - 6th grade)
Preschool (PK4) Weekly enrichment classes
Integrated curriculum for home (recommendations, lesson plans, resources)
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| Kindergarten - 2nd Grade |
Weekly enrichment classes
Core Classes two - three days per week
Lessons and assignments for Parent-led Instruction at home
- Art
- Literature
- Music
- Spanish
- Science
- History & Geography
- Sign Language
Core Classes two - three days per week
- Integrated Language Arts
- Phonics
- Handwriting
- Fine Motor Skills
- Spelling
- Grammar (nouns, verbs, sentences)
- Composition (words and sentences)
- Literature
- Reading Comprehension
- Numbers, Arithmetic, and Mathematics
- Concrete Operations
- Arithmetic Concepts
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Fractions
- Numbers, quantity, and counting
- Math Concepts
- Clock
- Calendar
- Measurement
- Religion
- Catechism
- Bible
- Saints
- Character
Lessons and assignments for Parent-led Instruction at home
- Penmanship
- Phonics
- Spelling
- Reading
- Arithmetic
- Religion
- Enrichment
| The advantages of class time: Teacher Directed Instruction Montessori Materials & Learning Centers Oral drills & Games Group Recitation Structured Learning Modules |
| The advantages of home work: Parent-led lessons One-to-one instruction Family bonding Individualized - attention to special needs Parent involved in whole education |
| Grades 3rd - 6th |
At this stage students require more class time because of the Direct Instruction and Classical Curriculum employed by SFA.
The Core Grammar School Curriculum is presented in class on one, two, or three days per week. Enrichment classes are
offered one day per week (usually Friday). Students are still required to complete a portion of their work at home with
parental guidance.
Core Courses:
Enrichment Classes:
The Core Grammar School Curriculum is presented in class on one, two, or three days per week. Enrichment classes are
offered one day per week (usually Friday). Students are still required to complete a portion of their work at home with
parental guidance.
Core Courses:
- English Studies
- Penmanship
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Composition
- Literature
- Reading Comprehension
- Latin
- Math
- Classical Studies
- Christian Studies
- Science
- Geography & American Studies
Enrichment Classes:
- Art
- Music
- Latin Choir
- Sign Language
- Spanish
| Group Classes are offered in a 3 year cycle and taught to multi-grade level students within the grammar stage (grades 3 -6 or 4 - 8). These include Classical Studies, Christian Studies, English Studies, and Science, as well as all enrichment classes. Classes in Math and Latin are offered to multiple grades simultaneously and students are placed in the appropriate level based on placement testing, pre-requisites, and grade. Both Latin and Math class include time for group activities including: drill, recitations, sound-offs, flash cards, and games. They also include class time devoted to students in each level within the grammar stage. |
Three Year Cycle:
Graded Courses:
- Christian Studies
- First 1/2 of the Old Testament
- Second 1/2 of the Old Testament
- New Testament
- All three years include the Baltimore Catechism
- Classical Studies
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Middle Ages
- American Studies & Geography
- World Geography
- U.S. Geography & State Facts
- U.S. Historical Facts & Presidents
- Science
- Astronomy
- Botany
- Zoology
Graded Courses:
- Latin
- Prima Latina
- Latina Christiana I
- Latina Christiana II
- Latin Road I
- Math
- Practical Arithmetic (2 years)
- Saxon Math 65
- Saxon Math 76
- Math is supplemented with a variety of materials including flash cards, games, oral drill based on Ray's
Arithmetic, etc.
| Announcements: Parent Orientation Tuesday, August 5th Classes Begin 8/19 Summer Reading Supply Lists |
