LOWER SCHOOL

In elementary school, Covenant Christian School encourages students to become better thinkers, readers, writers, and problem solvers.Here the groundwork for a Biblical worldview is laid. Emphasis is placed on preparing the students for the next educational level by challenging critical and analytical thinking skills during the elementary years.

Letter from Our Elementary Principal:

The faculty and staff of Covenant Christian School wish to assist parents in fulfilling their desire to educate their children in a loving environment. The beliefs established in the early years are often the foundational building blocks upon which a lifetime of knowing and loving God is built. Elementary students learn Biblical truths on a daily basis and attend weekly chapel.

All academic courses at CCS are intentionally taught from a biblical worldview. Language Arts centers on the excellent Foundations and Frameworks curriculum in which students learn to use visual tools to develop deep comprehension. The process prepares students to view critically any book, to filter it through God’s Word, and to progress in forming a Biblical worldview. The students are ready for the middle school years when they complete our elementary curriculum.

CCS also offers a unique mentoring program on a monthly basis. Middle/high school students are paired with children in grade K-5-6th in order to work on building relationships and doing service projects to help those in our community, as well as around the world. This program also promotes examples of friendship and servanthood.

Each child is known, celebrated, and encouraged to be all that our Lord created him or her to be. We look forward to your child learning and growing at Covenant Christian School.

Blessings,

Julie Finch

Curriculum

Bible

Utilizes Associated Christian School International (ACSI) curriculum
Program focuses on the foundational teachings from the Bible about the nature and character of God, the qualities of His people, and His church
An overview of the entire Bible with an emphasis on God’s attributes, Biblical characters, the early Church, and what it means to know Jesus Christ and live for Him.
Fourth and fifth graders also study “The Young Peacemaker” to teach how to deal with conflict in a Biblical manner
Weekly Bible verses are memorized

Science

Students investigate and explore God’s world with a variety of activities and experiences.
Bob Jones University textbooks are utilized
Field trips support textbook information and include destinations such as Pumpkin Patch and DeSoto Caverns.
Covenant’s very own Outdoor Classroom is utilized regularly

Social Studies/History

1st and 2nd grades use a CCS developed curriculum based on the Alabama course of study which includes attention to the hand of God in the lives of men and nations
3rd, 4th, and 5th grades use Heritage Studies, a Bob Jones University curriculum
4th grade also studies Alabama history using Alabama: It’s History and Geography by Clairmont Press.

Reading

Foundations and Frameworks reading program

Math

Saxon Math Curriculum
Critical thinking is utilized with math facts and processes

Library

One class per week
Story elements and appreciation of literature
Locating and organizing information

Foreign Language

One class per week
Exposure to Spanish vocabulary and culture

Physical Education

5 classes per week
Personal fitness
Group games
Rules and techniques
Sportsmanship

Music

One class per week
Music Appreciation
Vocal music
Listening, rhythm and movement

Art

One class per week
Elements of visual art
Media techniques

Media

Elementary students attend a media class weekly. The library provides media opportunities to participate in Scholastic Reading Counts. Students visit the library weekly to gain increased resource availability and information. Online research databases are available for the students to use. Smartboards and computers are available in many classrooms for additional media resources.

After School Care (Extended Care)

Covenant Christian School offers after-school care from 3 pm to 5:30 pm each school day. The program is directed by a loving staff who oversee snack and play activities. All students not picked up by 3:15 pm of the regular school day will be taken to after-school care and the parents will be charged accordingly.

Elementary Athletic Opportunities

Covenant Christian School offers involvement with recreational sports, as well as traditional P.E. classes. Elementary students may currently participate in soccer and basketball.

Elementary Fine Arts Opportunities

In addition to elementary music and art curriculum activities, Covenant Christian School provides an opportunity for community art and music activities.

ACSI Competition

Covenant participates in, local and regional, ACSI competitions. These competitions include creative writing, speech meets, math olympics, and spelling bees.

Daily Schedule includes:

(Depending on grade level)

Bible
Table work:
Snack Time
Indoor/Outdoor Play
Language Arts (Phonics, Foundations and Frameworks, Language)
Math
Science
Social Studies/History
Health
Physical Education

Weekly Schedule includes:

Music
Art
Library
Spanish
Guidance

Annual Highlights

First Grade

100 Days of School
Trip to Pumpkin Patch
Trips to plays at the Ritz and Shoals Theaters
Grandparents' Day

Second Grade

Trip to Huntsville Depot and Constitution Village
Special Thanksgiving activities (Pilgrim Past times)
Christmas throughout American History
Reformation Day activities
Trips to see plays at the Ritz and Shoals Theaters
Grandparents’ Day

Third Grade

Prairie Day activities
Trip to Amish country in Lawrenceburg, TN
Trips to plays at the Ritz and Shoals Theaters
Grandparents’ Day

Fourth Grade

Trip to Montgomery, AL
Tour of The Shoals historic sites
Indian Festival in Spring Park
Trips to plays at the Ritz and Shoals Theaters
Grandparents’ Day

Fifth Grade

Trip to the McWane Center in Birmingham
DeSoto Caverns tour
Trips to plays at the Ritz and Shoals Theaters
Grandparents’ Day