Grade path
Each year builds on the last: stronger reading, surer math, richer knowledge of God’s world and Word. Goals below describe the heart of each grade — not an exhausting checklist.
School readiness with joy: letter-sound knowledge, early handwriting, counting and number play, Bible stories, nature walks, and habits of listening and sharing.
Reading takes flight. Students decode with growing confidence, write sentences, master basic addition/subtraction, and memorize Scripture and poems.
Fluency and stamina grow. Children read longer passages, write paragraphs with guidance, and move deeper into place value and problem-solving.
A bridge year: multiplication, cursive beginnings, independent reading of chapter books, and more structured history/science notebooks.
Students become more responsible for quality work. Expect multi-digit math, clear paragraphs, research mini-projects, and richer literature discussion.
Preparation for middle years: organized notebooks, confident writing, fraction/decimal work, and thoughtful Bible and history study with growing independence.
We care more about mastery than labels. A child may accelerate in reading and need more time in math — or the reverse. Placement conversations focus on skills, maturity, and peace in the home.
