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Core Curriculum

ECS is not just a private school, but an inherently Christian school; therefore, all subject matter is taught from a biblical worldview. ECS uses texts published by both Christian and secular companies. We strive to provide a quality, comprehensive academic program, with offerings in many co-curricular disciplines. Our students take a standardized test in the spring of each year and regularly test in the top 25% of the national norms.

Bible

Because it is the absolute, infallible Word of God, the Bible is central to the curriculum at ECS. Daily classes provide instruction in the truths of God's word and the message of hope to mankind through the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Mathematics

ECS's math program includes hands-on instruction utilizing manipulatives, as well as daily practice in the foundational skills of mathematics. As taught from a biblical perspective, mathematics shows how God uses absolutes to reveal His infinite diversity and orderliness. 

Science

Science is taught within the biblical parameters of God as Creator of the universe, and therefore, the Creator of scientific laws and truths. Inquiry learning through hands-on experiments, as well as instruction in elementary principles of earth science, physics, biology, and chemistry comprise the science curriculum.

History

We study history as the providential work of God in the affairs of men and the Christian influence at the founding of our nation is emphasized through all grades. Social studies also provides a greater understanding of other races and cultures.

Language Arts

The language arts program includes a strong phonetic reading and spelling program with a modified whole language approach to grammar and writing in the lower grades. The upper grades use novel studies and intensive grammar, spelling, and writing. The Accelerated Reader program is used    K-5th. Since many of our reading selections are from secular sources, we integrate biblical principles as opportunities arise.

Preschool

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Expectations - Emmanuel Christian School seeks to meet the developmental needs of children ages 3-5. Our Preschool is an ACSI accredited non-licensed program. "Play" is the work of children. Playtime is a valuable time to learn and practice social skills. Our goal is to help children learn to get along with each other, develop listening skills, and be able to follow directions. We work on gross motor skills during active play and fine motor skills with the use of manipulatives in classroom centers, as well as during daily art projects.

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The 3-year-old program will hear Bible stories and verses during their time at school, while the 4-year-old program uses Child Evangelism as the Bible curriculum. It focuses on the truths of the Bible beginning with Creation and continuing on chronologically through Scripture to the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Biblical character qualities are also emphasized in both the 3- and 4-year-old Pre-K classes during daily lessons and interaction in the classroom.

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Kindergarten

Expectations - We believe God's timing is perfect, and the academic and social growth of each child develops within that timing. In kindergarten the main curricular focus is Bible truths, reading, and math. Social skills are also a huge part of the daily work in kindergarten.

Kindergarten Curriculum

  • Bible: ACSI

  • Math: Saxon

  • Language Arts: Saxon Phonics and Spelling, Open Court

  • Science/Social Studies: Open Court, God's World News, and teacher developed materials

  • Centers: various activities

  • Special Classes: art, music, computer, PE, library enrichment time

1st Grade

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Expectations - A major focus in first grade is on reading development through the use of intensive phonics and reading practice. Mathematics also receives a major portion of the teaching time. Bible instruction focuses on teaching a biblical worldview. Science and social studies are secondary subjects at this grade level.

First Grade Curriculum

  • Bible: Summit

  • Reading: Saxon Phonics and Spelling, Open Court and Accelerated Reader

  • Math: Saxon

  • Science: Purposeful Design

  • Social Studies: BJU Press and teacher developed materials

  • Special Classes: art, music, computer, PE, library enrichment time

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2nd Grade

Expectations - The second grade continues to teach a biblical worldview in Bible class, and also starts to put the reading skills that have been taught in first grade to work throughout all the other subject areas. Social studies, science, math and spelling all have a greater amount of reading, and therefore will be more developed than the previous year.

Second Grade Curriculum

  • Bible: Summit

  • Math: Saxon

  • Language Arts: Saxon Phonics, Open Court, Accelerated Reader (AR), and sentence building handouts

  • Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser

  • Science: Purposeful Design

  • Social Studies: BJU Press and teacher developed units

  • Special Classes: art, music, computer, PE, library enrichment time

3rd Grade

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Expectations - The third grade teaches a biblical worldview during Bible instruction, starts to place a greater emphasis on independent reading and also works to develop writing more extensively and integrate it with other subjects on a greater scale. 
 
Third Grade Curriculum

  • Bible: Building on the Rock-Image Bearing - Summit Ministries (2nd Edition)

  • Math: Saxon Intermediate Math 3

  • Reading: Open Court, Novel Series and Accelerated Reader (AR)

  • English: Shurley English

  • Spelling: Purposeful Design

  • Science: Purposeful Design, Level 3

  • Social Studies: Heritage Studies 3, 3rd Ed. (BJU Press 2013) (U.S. History), Oklahoma Story (Gibbs-Smith 2013)

  • Special Classes: art, music, computer, PE, library enrichment time

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4th Grade

Expectations - The fourth grade is a major transition year. Previously, much of the student work has been completed with workbook pages and now, most is completed with a text book. Reading and writing skills are expanded as students learn to read material, process the information and then place the main ideas into their written work. Students are also expected to do a lot more of their work independently as opposed to the guided practice and guided work that took place in lower grades. The grading scale has also been changed from the "S," "N" and "U" format to an "A," "B" and "C" scale. The fourth grade can be very challenging for many students (and the parents too) as adjustments are made to the independent work expectations in this grade.

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Fourth Grade Curriculum

  • Bible: Summit

  • Math: Saxon

  • Reading: Novel studies and Accelerated Reader

  • English: Shurley English

  • Spelling: Purposeful Design

  • Science: Purposeful Design

  • Social Studies: BJU Press

  • Special Classes: art, music, recorders, computer, PE, library enrichment time

5th Grade

Expectations - The fifth grade year sees greater growth of independent work in all subject areas. Many computer generated student projects are also completed throughout the year. Responsibility is emphasized even more in this grade as we work to prepare students for middle school.
 
Fifth Grade Curriculum

  • Bible: Summit

  • Math: Saxon

  • Reading: Novel studies and Accelerated Reader

  • English: Shurley English

  • Spelling: Purposeful Design

  • Science: Purposeful Design and a major science project

  • Social Studies: BJU Press and teacher developed units

  • Special Classes: art, music, recorders, computer, PE, library enrichment time

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