Elementary

Christian Learning: Concordia Publishing House Enduring Faith, daily devotions, weekly chapel

Math: Guiding Kinders (aligns with Common Core State Standards and prepares students for Eureka Math in grades 1-5)

Language Arts: Wilson Language Fundations (systematic and explicit instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, handwriting), Heggerty (phonemic awareness skills), Open Up Resources 'Bookworms' (vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and grammar instruction through the use of high-quality literature), Tara West 'KinderWriting'- all curriculums are aligned with Common Core State Standards and lay the foundation for reading and writing success in grades 1-5.

Social Studies: Open Up Resources 'Bookworms' lessons are integrated with state social studies standards, teaching the standards and helping students build the necessary background knowledge to become strong and effective readers in the upper grades.  

Science: STEM to STEAM curriculum (aligns with NGSS standards)

Enrichment: Choir, PE, Art, Library, Spanish (half-day students do not participate in specials classes)

Service: Hearts & Hands in Motion- K/1 Caring Crew (taking care and being good stewards of our school campus)

Technology: utilization of AV for instruction, Chromebooks for benchmark testing, and progress monitoring 

Christ: Our goal is for students to realize who God is and their identity in Christ. This is done through modeling Christian behavior; studying the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; building relationships in the classroom based on the teachings and example of Christ; Bible verse memorization; daily prayer, and devotions.

Quality: Our goal is for students to develop a strong foundation in English Language Arts and Mathematics by being challenged and supported at each child’s level.

Community: Our goal is to model and nurture respect and love within and beyond our classroom by participating with classmates and parents in service projects, field trips, celebrations, and events.

Chess Club

Examples: Phoenix Zoo, Theater Productions, 100th Day of School, K-2 Math Day, Riparian Preserve, Mother Nature’s Farm, Fire Station.

Christian Learning: Concordia Publishing House Enduring Faith, daily devotions, weekly chapel

Language Arts: Fundations (spelling, reading, phonics, and handwriting), Open Up Resources Bookworms (reading), Shurley Method (English).

Math: Eureka and Zearn.

Science: Open Up Resources 'Bookworms' lessons are integrated with state social studies standards, teaching the standards and helping students build necessary background knowledge in order to become strong and effective readers in the upper grades.

Social Studies: Open Up Resources 'Bookworms' lessons are integrated with state social studies standards, teaching the standards and helping students build necessary background knowledge in order to become strong and effective readers in the upper grades.  

Enrichment:  Library, PE, Spanish, Art, Choir, and participation in a musical production.

Technology:  Document cameras, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology tools utilized for lessons.

Christ: Building a relationship with Jesus. Practice grace, forgiveness, expression, and encouragement daily to promote positive relationships with peers, teachers, and family members.  Recognize and appreciate God’s hand in all creation.  Participate in daily prayer, devotions, and a weekly chapel.

Quality: Grow in maturity, knowledge, and ability through hands-on and discussion-driven lessons and activities. Practice organization and successful work habits.  Learn through a variety of methods (student-led projects, cooperative groups, pair and share, small groups, teacher-directed, and exploration).

Community: Work together to develop Christ-centered relationships with each other, teachers, and families. Be a role model in and outside of the classroom. Participate with classmates in the Hearts and Hands in Motion community service projects. Supporting PTL events.

Chess Club

Various field trips are taken each year which tie into the curriculum and/or develop an appreciation for the arts.  Trips taken in past years include children’s theater performances, the Phoenix Zoo, and the Riparian Preserve. Special K-2 celebrations include Johnny Appleseed Day and 100 days of school.

Christian Learning: Enduring Faith by Concordia Publishing House
Language Arts: Wilson Fundations, Shurley English, Guided Readers, Bookworms Curriculum
Math: Great Minds' Eureka Math ²
Science: StudiesWeekly (Aligns with Next Gen Science Standards)
Social Studies: StudiesWeekly 
Enrichment: Library, PE, Spanish, Art, Choir, and participation in a musical production.
Technology: Document cameras, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology tools utilized for lessons.

Hearts and Hands in Motion Service Project-“Serving Our Community”
 

Christ: Develop a deeper relationship with God through the study of Bible stories, focusing on how these stories apply in their daily lives. Realize that everyone has sinned and has a need for a Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorize a Bible verse each week. Participate in daily prayer, devotions, and a weekly chapel.

Quality: Develop healthy study habits, organizational skills, and good citizenship qualities. Develop reading skills which include progressing comprehension strategies, expanding vocabulary, and reinforcing phonics skills.  Learn grammar skills including classifying sentences and how to write two-point paragraphs. Master the basic addition and subtraction facts, learn time to five-minute intervals, cover addition and subtraction with regrouping, work with measurement and geometric shapes, and are introduced to multiplication.

Community: Work together to build Christ-centered relationships with other students and teachers. Develop sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills. Participate in activities involving different grade levels to develop their abilities to serve others. Develop citizenship and leadership skills. Participate with classmates in Hearts and Hands in Motion community service projects.

Athletics: ADM (Athletic Developmental Model) Softball/Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball
Clubs: Chess Club

Various field trips are taken each year which tie into the curriculum and/or develop an appreciation for the arts.  Trips taken in past years include children’s theater performances and the Gilbert Historical Museum. Special K-2 celebrations include Johnny Appleseed Day and 100 days of school. 

Christian Learning: CPH Enduring Faith, Weekly Chapel
Language Arts: Wilson Fundations, Bookworms ELA & Reading, Shurley English
Math: Eureka Math²
Science: Studies Weekly (Aligns with Next Gen Science Standards)
Social Studies: Studies Weekly
Enrichment: Library, PE, Art, Choir, Recorders, and participation in a musical production.
Technology: Document camera, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology tools utilized for lessons.
Hearts and Hands in Motion: Friends for Life Animal Rescue

Christ: Learn Bible stories. Discuss and apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Memorize Scripture. Deepen and develop their relationships with God. Participate in daily prayer, devotions, and a  weekly chapel.

Quality: Develop good study habits, organizational skills, and leadership. Master multiplication and division, cursive handwriting, presentation skills, writing skills, critical thinking, increasing comprehension skills, and the traits of being a good writer.

Community: Work together to build Christ-centered relationships with other students and teachers. Develop sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills. Participate in activities involving different grade levels to develop their abilities to serve others. Develop citizenship and leadership skills. Participate with classmates in Hearts and Hands in Motion community service projects.

Athletics: ADM (Athletic Developmental Model) and Track
Clubs: Chess Club and Student Council

Various field trips are taken each year which tie into the curriculum and/or develop an appreciation for the arts.  Trips taken in past years include the Phoenix Art Museum, the Mesa Arts Center, the   Musical Instrument Museum, local farms, supermarkets, and the Arizona Puppet Theater.

Christian Learning: CPH Enduring Faith, Weekly Chapel
Language Arts: Shurley Method (English), Novel Studies, Spelling—Words their Way.
Math: Eureka Math²
Science: Inspire Science
Social Studies: Scott Foresman (United States regions and Arizona history).
Enrichment: Library, PE, Spanish, Art, Band (Ukueles), Choir, and participation in musical production.
Technology: Document cameras, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology tools utilized for lessons.

Hearts and Hands in Motion Project: Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs

Christ: Learn Bible stories. Discuss and apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Memorize Scripture. Deepen and develop their relationships with God. Participate in daily prayer, devotions, and a weekly chapel.

Quality: Practice and improve on their study skills, and organizational skills. Learn to be a good citizen. Master multiplication and division, presentation skills, creative and expository writing, and critical thinking skills. Increase reading comprehension and basic language skills.

Community: Work together to build Christ-centered relationships with other students and teachers. Develop sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills. Participate in activities involving different grade levels to develop their abilities to serve others. Develop citizenship and leadership skills. Participate with classmates in Hearts and Hands in Motion community service projects.

Athletics: Intermediate Athletics through NYS (baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball) and Track
Clubs: Chess Club, FIRST LEGO League (robotics), and Student Council

Various field trips are taken each year which tie into the curriculum and/or develop an appreciation for the arts. Trips taken in past years include the Mesa Arts Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Science Center, the Arizona State Capitol, Pueblo Grande, Grand Canyon, Pioneer Living History, and Child’s Play Theater.

Christian Learning: CPH Enduring Faith, Bible Stories, and Weekly Chapel
English Language Arts:Novel-Based Literature Studies and Strategy Instruction (Reading), Words Their Way (Spelling), Shurley English (Grammar, Writing)
Math: Eureka Math²
Science: Inspire Science
Social Studies: Scott Foresman, Integration of novel studies
Technology: Personal Chromebooks; Promethean ActivPanels
Enrichment: Art, Physical Education, Spanish, Music, Thematic Learning Units
Hearts and Hands in Motion Service Project: Supporting and Understanding People with Special Needs

Christ: Learn Bible stories. Discuss and apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Memorize Scripture. Deepen and develop their relationships with God. Participate in daily prayer, devotions, and a  weekly chapel.

Quality: Become more self-reliant for organizational skills and study skills. Master grammar and writing skills, presentation skills, math facts, and critical thinking.  Increase reading and comprehension skills.

Community: Work together to build Christ-centered relationships with other students and teachers. Develop sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills. Participate in activities involving different grade levels to develop their abilities to serve others. Develop citizenship and leadership skills. Participate with classmates in Hearts and Hands in Motion community service projects.

Athletics: Flag football and track (Varsity) and softball, baseball, volleyball, and soccer through NYS (Intermediate Sports program).
Clubs: Chess Club, FIRST LEGO League (robotics), Student Council.

Various field trips are taken each year which tie into the curriculum and/or develop an appreciation for the arts.  Trips taken in past years include the Mesa Arts Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Science Center, American Heritage Center, and an overnight trip to Tucson area attractions.