Grade Descriptions (Pre-school through 3rd Grade)

Third Grade
Reading: a variety of readers from the A Beka Book Christian readers, including Pilgrim's Progress. English: grammar, punctuation, penmanship, spelling, vocabulary, and poetry. Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, combinations, story problems, etc. History: a look at America. Science: natural and physical science. Bible instruction is also included.

Fourth Grade
Reading: character-building patriotic stories, vocabulary, and speed-reading. Spelling and vocabulary: 30 words per week with 10 definitions. Penmanship: daily work on correct letter formation and writing. English: grammar and usage, composition. History: general survey of American history. Science: survey of earth science, the body, weather, plants, insects, water, etc. Arithmetic: drill in speed and accuracy in the four arithmetic processes, multiplication facts through 12, multiplying by two-digit numbers, dividing by two-digit numbers, working fractions, measures, traditional approach. Poetry memorization, music, and Bible instruction are also included.

Fifth Grade
Reading: character-building patriotic stories from A Beka Book series, speed reading, and book reports. Spelling and vocabulary: 35 words with 10 definitions per week. English: grammar and usage, creative writing, library research project. History and geography: a study of ancient civilization up to the present in the Eastern Hemisphere, map work included. Science: survey of weather, energy, plants, animals, geology, conservation. Arithmetic: drill in speed and accuracy in the four arithmetic processes, decimals, fractions, word problems, and traditional approach. Bible instruction and poetry memorization are also included.

[Pre-school, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2]
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