Academics - Fourth Grade
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4th Grade - Carol Woodruff
Reading
Course Description: This class provides learning materials and strategies that will enable students to achieve the important goals of literacy: fluency and responsibility in the communicative arts.
Course Objectives: This class continues the promotion and development of literate citizens.
Social Studies
Course Description: This class provides a solid foundation in history based on the word of God and Christian principles. Students will study the story of what man has done with the time God has given.
Course Objectives: Students will learn of our country’s exciting history and geography from a Christian perspective.
Spelling
Course Description: Students will learn to spell many words, use those words correctly in spoken and written language, and apply spelling rules to be able to spell many more words.
Course Objectives: This class will guide students toward better spelling, a richer vocabulary, and an enjoyment of good poetry.
English - Katie Herbison
Course Description: This program develops the students ability to use the shift of language more efficiently throughout life.
Course Objectives: Students will learn how to use words effectively, see the structure and order of language, and develop the ability to apply the knowledge of grammatical structure to their own thoughts and words.
Mathematics - Linda Scott
Course Description: The A Beka math program lays a solid foundation, encouraging good work habits, training the intellect, and it is usable in everyday life.
Course Objectives: This class lays the correct foundation for understanding math and increases the child’s capacity to understand and develop concepts and to learn and remember necessary facts.
Science - Carol Woodruff
Course Description: This class is an overview of scientific categories such as geology, meteorology, zoology, botany, etc…
Course Objectives: This class puts emphasis on life and earth sciences.
Electives:
Computer - Tammy Little
Course Description: The elementary students come to computer once a week. They play educational games in all areas.
Music - Julie Smith
Course Description: This class teaches musical concepts, skills, and knowledge to elementary students.
Course Objectives: This class encourages learning through music and helps students explore their opportunities in the arts.
Art - Martha T. McArthur
Course Description- Lessons include line, shape, color, value, texture, and space in addition to sculpture (paper, box, etc.) poster designs, tie-dye, weaving and hatik.
Course Objective- Art serves as a course in the principle of design- a basic introduction to art. A variety of tools and techniques are employed.
P.E. - Winn Scott
Course Description- The basic physical education involves routine stretches before strenuous physical exercise, a few laps around the gym, and athletic games to open the students to a healthy way of having fun.
Course Objective- Physical education serves as a way for students to learn the importance of exercise while simultaneously utilizing those exercise techniques for their own health and fun.
