Curriculum

The SCSNA curriculum is a developmentally appropriate program for preschool and elementary aged
children. The preschool program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the elementary program is in the initial stages of accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Classroom teachers design a variety of activities that encourage the child’s spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The elementary curriculum is a challenging academic curriculum that balances hands on
learning experiences with strong, goal oriented instruction. It is content driven with classic literature, world history, geography, and science. There is a strong reading and writing emphasis and a traditional approach to math. Renaissance Place is utilized for Accelerated Math and Accelerated Reading.  Our Stanford test scores are available here. Parents are encouraged to attend meetings that provide additional information, such as Curriculum Night, Parent Coffees and
Parent/Teacher conferences.

SCSNA is fortunate to have a very talented and energetic faculty. Teachers provide rich and meaningful learning experiences for the children. In addition to this classroom instruction, children attend specialty classes. Preschoolers attend Chapel, Music, Gymnastics and Elementary students attend Chapel, Music, Physical Education and Spanish.

Chapel: Christian values serve as the cornerstone of the curriculum at SCSNA. As a nondenominational Christian school, our focus is on teaching basic Christian principles and values. Bible stories, Bible verses, and music are all ways we integrate faith and learning. In the elementary grades, chapel services focus on specific themes each week. Students explore the theme through
songs, scripture, object lessons and opportunities for service at school and outside of school. Chapel serves as a vital and unifying force within the school community.

Gymnastics: Preschool children participate in gymnastics once a week for approximately 30 minutes. Children work on balance, coordination, basic gymnastics moves and other large motor skills. Children should dress appropriately in pants or shorts and sneakers. We recommend that you refrain from ponytails and large hair clips on gym days.

Physical Education: Elementary students will have P.E. twice per week. The program focuses on balance, coordination, and various large motor skills. Children learn the value of cooperation through involvement in individual and team sports. They are encouraged to exercise as a lifestyle and learn to view exercise as an integral part of healthy living.

Music: Children have many opportunities to build self esteem and reinforce many academic skills through music. The music curriculum is designed to provide appropriate music instruction beginning with the preschool classes. Children play singing games, enjoy finger plays and develop rhythm. As the children get older, they begin to develop a singing voice and explore the elements of music, such as pitch and timbre. The children play musical instruments, which promote rhythm and important listening skills. In the elementary grades, children learn music theory, simple composition and more
advanced experimentation with instruments and choir.

Spanish: Elementary children in grades 1-5 participate in Spanish lessons twice weekly for one half hour. Kindergarten participates once weekly for one half hour. This introduction to a foreign language is a wonderful way to expose children to our diverse world.

Technology: Our teachers design developmentally appropriate activities that enrich and enhance learning through the use of technology.