Elementary School (K-5)

LOWER SCHOOL BIBLE - Answers in Genesis

Our Kindergarten to Fifth Grade Bible program helps to bridge the gap between head knowledge and heart knowledge. Through integrated daily lessons students will learn foundational Bible truths that are relevant to all people for all time. When the Word of God changes students’ minds, hearts, and actions, they can live like Christ and share the truth of the gospel with others.

Supplemental Curriculum, Materials, and Activities: Children’s Bible, Bi-Weekly Chapel

LOWER SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS - BJU

A strong foundation in reading, writing, and communication is built by connecting skills to provide students with a solid English language arts foundation. Students practice and apply skills through proofreading activities, giving them practice in analyzing sentences, identifying grammatical errors, and correcting errors. A combination of whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one instruction is utilized.

Key Concepts

Kindergarten: Sound Sense (Focus on Fives)

1st Grade: Phonics and English

2nd Grade: Writing and Grammar

3rd Grade: Achieving Effective Communication

4th Grade: Encourage Literacy Development

5th Grade: Master Foundational Grammar and Writing Skills

Supplemental Curriculum, Materials, and Activities: Science of Reading Scope and Sequence/Pacing Guide, Guided Readers Learning Centers, UFLI, and IXL

LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE - BJU

Students learn to apply science to life by building foundational knowledge and skills with scaffolded instruction, spiral review, and hands-on activities. Explorations give students opportunities to observe, classify, measure data, analyze data, make inferences, and communicate their findings. Classroom lessons are enriched through collaborative STEAM activities.

Key Concepts

Kindergarten: Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science

1st Grade - 5th Grade: Life Science, Earth-Space Science, Physical Science,

Problem-Solving with a Purpose, Science Processing Skills

Supplemental Curriculum, Materials, and Activities: Interactive Notebooks, Annual Science Fair, and partnership with Lincoln County 4H

LOWER SCHOOL MATH - BJU

The math curriculum equips students to master foundational math skills through hands-on manipulatives and sequential teaching. A variety of materials, tools, and strategies are used to expand their understanding of domains, numbers and operations in base ten, measurement and date, and more.

Key Concepts

Kindergarten: Interactive, manipulative-based learning to build

mathematical foundations

1st Grade - 5th Grade: Place Value, Geometry, Time, Money,

Measurement, Fractions, and more

Supplemental Curriculum, Materials, and Activities: Manipulative Based Lessons, Rotation Centers, IXL, and Interactive Notebooks

LOWER SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES - BJU

Heritage Studies guides students in analyzing and evaluating historical events, world cultures, and primary sources from a biblical worldview. Lessons include activities that develop and strengthen 21st century skills through a variety of features, including graphic organizers, reinforcement pages, biographies, map skills, and study guides.

Key Concepts

Kindergarten: All About Me, Family and Community

1st Grade: Family and Community

2nd Grade: Community and Government

3rd Grade: World Religions

4th Grade: Founding of America to World War II

5th Grade: American History (Late 1800’s - 2009)

Supplemental Curriculum, Materials, and Activities: Annual Interactive Wax Museum

LOWER SCHOOL ENRICHMENTS

DCA is fortunate to provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities for our lower school students. We know that by having these classes in our school curricula, our students build skills that improve their work in other subjects. In addition, these enrichment classes provide students with further physical and creative outlets throughout their days.

Spanish
Library
Physical Education
Art
STEAM activities in the classroom
AIG (Grades 3-5 in Reading and Math)

LOWER SCHOOL SPORTS

5th Grade Students are welcome to join our sports teams!

Girls’ Volleyball
Coed Cross Country
Boys’ Basketball
Cheer
Boys’ Baseball
Coed Track and Field
Coed Golf

*Offerings may vary based on student interest each year

LOWER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Biblically integrated curriculum
Bi-weekly Chapel services
Chromebooks for grades 2-5 to integrate technology skills through personalized learning platforms such as IXL.
NC Standards integrated with the BJU curriculum
Student projects incorporating learning objectives
Field trips and special events that align with curriculum
1:1 academic screeners conducted three times a year in grades K-1
NWEA MAP computer adaptive screener conducted three times a year in grades 2-8
Academic Support through MTSS
Grade level/Core subject area specific enrichment opportunities
Extracurricular Clubs - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Choir, Soccer, Gardening, Lego, STEM, Cooking, Chess, Girls’ Bible, Power in Prayer, Ephesians Art, Bee-cause We Care, Pep Squad, and Archery