Narration

Students use all their mental faculties to understand, sort through, reorganize, and relate the main points of any subject matter through narration activities.  Narration trains the student’s mind to develop strong listening, mindfulness, comprehension, and communication skills that will later help them to discern information and apply creative problem solving. Narration enables students to make sense of the world through stories just as Jesus did through parables.  Here are some links about narration you may find helpful.

Reading

We teach reading instruction through the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Students in Grammar School use Logic of English as their reading curriculum to develop the tools needed to decode, increase fluency, and ultimately comprehend what they have read. Through well-selected and purposeful literature units, students will explore a variety of genres to help them become confident and effective communicators who are on their way to develop a life-long passion and commitment to reading.

Spelling/Grammar/Writing

Logic Prep students will continue phonetics-based spelling instruction and begin to dig into Grammar concepts through Logic of English Essentials. Relying on the foundational writing concepts learned in 3rd & 4th, students will continue developing confidence and skills in writing using incremental and mastery based methods that ​allow them to develop an extensive writing toolkit so they can effectively express themselves.

History

History is the study of the events and people (both sinners and saints) that God used to shape the story of mankind. In Logic Prep, students will continue studying the history of the world, making connections through millennia searching for all that is true, good, and beautiful.  Drawing on the memory work from Grammar School, 5th & 6th grade students take deeper dives into the understanding of major historical events.  It is important that we parallel Biblical truths and church history into the timeline of the world to see how God has been and still is at work in His creation.

Mathematics

In 5th grade, students will continue mastering mathematical concepts using the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract approach with Singapore Math.  (See the Grammar School mathematics description for more information on the Singapore Math method.) In 6th students transition to a more traditional math approach using Bob Jones Press materials. The emphasis is on both foundational concept mastery and real-world application of mathematical principles through a biblical worldview lens. This course includes a variety of teaching strategies, STEM activities, and opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.

Science

Students experience the physical world together in science through weekly experiments and careful observation. Upper grammar levels document and journey through their personal science journals or workbooks and explore even deeper through science projects. As students strengthen their understanding through the study of science, they begin to make connections to the overwhelming evidence of God's creation.

Specials

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative outlets such as STEM, puppetry, art, and music that are designed to be engaging, collaborative, joyful, and conducive for fellowship and connection. During instruction, they can learn to develop skills that grow creativity and confidence, while working together with teachers and peers to problem solve and communicate effectively.