Lower School
Building strong foundations for Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Excellence in Elementary Education
Our Lower School program provides a nurturing environment where students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade develop strong academic foundations while growing in their faith. Through small class sizes and personalized attention, we ensure each child reaches their God-given potential.
With experienced teachers who are passionate about both academics and spiritual development, we integrate biblical principles into every subject area, helping students see the world through a Christian worldview.
- ✓ Small class sizes for individualized attention
- ✓ Biblical integration across all subjects
- ✓ Experienced, caring teachers
- ✓ Strong academic curriculum preparation
Lower School Curriculum
Building strong academic foundations in grades K-5
| Grade | Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Super Kids Reading Program, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Abeka Letters and Sounds | ABEKA – Number recognition, Basic addition and subtraction | Physical, life and earth science; human body, health | Geography, citizenship and history | ABEKA Bible, Weekly Music & Art, P.E. |
| 1st Grade | A Beka Language, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Reading, A Reason for Spelling/Handwriting, Six Traits Writing | ABEKA | Science Scott-Foresman | About My World Harcourt Horizons | ABEKA |
| 2nd Grade | SuperKids Phonics, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Language, Reading, Spelling/Handwriting, Six Traits Writing | ABEKA | Science Scott-Foresman | About My Community Harcourt Horizons | ABEKA |
| 3rd Grade | ABEKA Language, Reading, A Reason for Spelling/Handwriting, Six Traits Writing | ABEKA | Science Scott-Foresman | Our American Heritage ABEKA | ABEKA |
| 4th Grade | Sadlier Language, Reading, Spelling-Fry Word List/Six Traits Writing | ABEKA | Science Scott-Foresman | The History of our US ABEKA | Walking with God and his people Christian Schools International |
| 5th Grade | Sadlier Language, Spelling, Reading, Six Traits Writing | Math 5 Glencoe/McGraw Hill | Science Scott-Foresman | Old World History & Geography ABEKA | How Majestic is Your Name, Truth 78 |
K-5 Academics, Service and Arts
Our elementary program provides a strong academic foundation while nurturing creativity, character, and service.
Academics Program
Students engage in rigorous, developmentally appropriate instruction in core subjects, supported by engaging teaching strategies and meaningful learning experiences.
- • Accelerated Reader Program
- • STEM Classes
Service Opportunities
Students are provided with service opportunities to learn compassion, responsibility, and the joy of serving others.
- • Annual Care-A-Thon
Arts Opportunities
Arts education—including visual art and music—encourages creativity, confidence, and appreciation for God-given talents.
- • Annual Choir Programs/Musicals
- • World Singing Day
- • Sherman Symphony Orchestra Educational Concerts
- • National Dot Day
- • Sherman Arts Festival
Ready to Learn More?
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