Elementary School

In our elementary school, we provide a transformative education that nurtures each child's innate curiosity and guides them toward their unique purpose. Through a curriculum that intertwines academic excellence with spiritual growth, we create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore, question, and create. By embedding Christian values into every aspect of learning, we aim to develop a deep understanding of faith and its application in the world. Our dedicated faculty instills a passion for learning and a sense of wonder about God's creation, preparing students for academic achievements. Here, students begin to lay the foundation for their educational journey and discover how their talents and passions make a difference.

School Hours

TK and Kindergarten: 8:30am-2:40pm

1st and 2nd Grade: 8:15am-2:40pm

3rd-5th Grade: 8:15am-2:50pm

Elementary School Scope of Skills

TK

Read and write numbers 1- 20
Solids, Shapes and Equal Parts
Counting
Matching
Sizes
Two Digit Numbers
Ordinal position
Patterning
Classify & Sort
Count On, Count Back
Numbers orally 0-100
Letter sight recognition
Letter sound recognition
Opposites and Rhyming Position words
Word families
Vowel Sounds
Beginning blends
Sight Words Basic handwriting skills
Fine Motor Development
Science vocabulary
Life Cycles
Seasons
Fire safety
Habits for health
Insects
Metamorphosis
Plant life
Seasons
Flag and pledge of allegiance
Country and state
Holidays and historic people
Home and family
Cultures and people groups
Armor of God
Early Bible concepts
Prayer, Praise & Worship
Thankfulness
Healing
Creation
Bible heroes
Life of Jesus
Loving God and People
Sowing and reaping
Fitness Awareness
Body Awareness
Exercises and Conditioning for young bodies
Playground games
Good Sportsmanship
Large motor-muscle development
Introduction to healthy eating habits
Folk, echo, worship, seasonal, and patriotic songs
Movement and listening
Percussion instruments
Pitch, Melody, Tempo, Volume
Beat and rhythm basics
Performance etiquette
Performance experience
Music as worship
Fine motor development
Exploration of media
Tool exploration: scissors, glue, paintbrush and markers
Colors and shapes
Parts of a Computer
Functions of a Tablet
Care for digital devices
Touch screen usage
Basic mouse and keyboard skills
Identify and Label Emotions
Explore emotions in context
Express feelings with words

Kindergarten

Counting 1-20
Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
Addition families
Place Value
One digit Addition
One digit Subtraction
Two dimensional shapes
Three dimensional shapes
Color recognition
Directionality: right and left
Patterns (AB, AABB, ABC)
Telling time to the hour and half-hour in analog
Letter and sound recognition
Rhyme and Syllables
Blending
Reading short vowel words
Reading long vowel words
Sight words
Reading aloud
Proper handwriting techniques
Uppercase-Lowercase A-Z
Early Grammar rules
Letter writing
Creative writing
Story structure and elements
Print concepts
Author and illustrator
Fiction vs. nonfiction
Compare and contrast
Making predictions
Retelling stories
Four seasons
Weather
Five senses
Natural science
Animals
Plants
Environment
Insects
Teeth
Our Nation’s flag
Pledge of Allegiance
Country and state (City , Suburb, Town , Country)
Holidays and historic people
Home and family
Cultures and people groups
Community helpers & places
Presidents
Geography and maps (Continents)
Bible verses
Bible stories
Christian teaching and memory songs
Creation, Noah’s Ark, Tower of Babel
Abraham, Jacob and Esau, Joseph
Moses, Ten Commandments
Joshua, Samson, Solomon
Daniel, Jonah, Nativity
Jesus’ childhood, ministry, and miracles
Paul, Timothy
Prayer
Salvation story
Fruits of the Spirit
Character traits and Christian Values
Physical Fitness Testing
Loco-motor movements (walking, running, skipping, galloping, hopping, etc.)
Manipulative skills (throwing, catching, kicking, rolling, dribbling, etc.)
Cooperative Activities
Playground games
Caring for equipment
Introduction to team sports:
Soccer
Basketball
Badminton
Volleyball
Folk, echo, worship, seasonal, and patriotic songs
Movement and listening
Percussion instruments
Pitch, Melody, Tempo, Volume
Beat and rhythm basics
Performance etiquette
Performance experience
Music as worship
Crafting skills and concepts
Using Shapes in art
Art appreciation
Exploration of media: paper, clay, paint, chalk
Creative expression
Fine Motor Development
Computer Basics
Parts of a Computer
Introduction to tablet
Guided App usage
Interactive games
Introduction to the Internet
Printing files
Identify and Label Emotions
Explore emotions in context
Express feelings with words
Recognize emotions in others
Facial expressions and body language

1st Grade

Addition and Subtraction
Number families to 20
Math vocabulary: equation, operations, sequence, measurement
Base Ten Operations
Counting on, Counting back
Place Value 1’s, 10’c, 100’s
Length, Width, Height
Tell and write analog and digital time
Represent and interpret data.
Shape attributes (2-D & 3-D)
Problem solving and perseverance
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Construct and critique explanations
Math tools: ruler, compass, organizers
Alphabetization
Phonetic sounds
Syllables and Chunking
Letter and sound patterns
Blending consonants
Reading phonetically correct words
Reading Sight words
Compound Words and
Contractions
Homonyms and Rhyming
Reading aloud and silently
Proper handwriting techniques
Uppercase-Lowercase A-Z
Capitalization and Punctuation
Writing sentences, stories and poems
Story Comprehension strategies Introduction to Genre
Print concepts
Earth Science (Weather and Seasons)
Physical Science (States of Matter)
Life Science (Plants/Animals, Habitats)
Environment (Caring for God’s world)
Symbols, icons, and traditions of America
Communities – City , Suburb, Town , Country
Holidays and Historic Figures
Home and family
Cultures and people groups of America
Community helpers and places
Presidents and Government
Maps and the Globe:
Continents and Oceans
Citizenship
Economic concepts
The Word of God
Bible memory work
The Armor of God
A study of God’s gifts
Creation: Adam and Eve
Promises: Noah, Abraham, Joseph, and Jacob
His Son: Jesus’ birth and life
Worship: Josiah, Joash
Children: Samuel
Friendship: David
Blessings: Elijah
Physical Fitness Testing
Healthy life habits
Strengthen Loco-motor movements (walking, running, skipping, galloping, hopping, etc.)
Strengthen Manipulative skills (throwing, catching, kicking, rolling, dribbling, etc.)
Cooperative Activities
Playground games: tetherball, four square, hopscotch
Caring for equipment
Team sports:
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Kickball
Variety of song genre Improvised and directed movement
Untuned and tuned percussion instruments (xylophones, Boom Whackers, sticks, blocks, triangles, etc.)
Rhythm, Pitch, Tempo, Melody, Dynamics
Music appreciation
Music history
Theory – quarter, eighth, whole notes, repeat signs Individual and Group performance
Performance etiquette
Value and purpose of Christian worship
Project based learning
Use of Art Elements – Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space, Form, Value
Landscapes, Seascapes,
Cityscapes, Animals, and Portraits
Exploration of sculptures and textiles
Media exploration: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, tissue paper, construction paper, fabric, liquid glue, glue sticks
Computer foundations
Internet Safety
Digital Citizenship
Keyboard Practice
Exploration of Educational Games
Early Word Processing
Exploration of graphics
Online Mapping skills
Printing documents
Apps: BrainPop, NetSmartz, Kids Com Jr, Bad Guy Patrol, Webonauts, Cyber Five, Code.org, Google maps
Identify and Label Emotions
Recognize emotions in others
Explore emotions with peers and adults
Practice compassionate acts
Role play social interactions
Read facial expressions and body language
Express feelings with words
Early conflict resolution skills

2nd Grade

Mental Math activities
Numbers to 1,000
Place Value to 1,000
Fact families memorization to 20
Early multiplication
Fact Strategies
Sequencing
Skip counting 2, 3, 5, 10
Numberline
Whole number operations
Evens and Odds
Problem Solving and representation of processes
Represent and interpret data
Math Journaling
Measurements
Geometric concepts
Reason shapes attributes
Word Families and Embedded
Vocabulary
Weekly Spelling, multi-syllabic words
Advanced Decoding strategies
Listening Activities
Presentation Skills
Exploration of genres
Text Structure
Story Elements
Comprehension Strategies
Basic story analysis
Summarizing
Develop reading stamina
Orally reading fluency/expression
Accelerated Reader participation
Sentence Structure
Alphabetizing
Grammar practice
Creative Writing
Human Body Awareness
Hygiene, exercise, rest, nutrition
Plant Life
Animal Life
Rocks, Soils, and Fossils
Forces and Motion
Environmental stewardship
Tools and Machines
Magnets and Sounds
US Government
Citizenship
The Legal System: state and country
Economics
Families and Communities
Primary and secondary sources
Timelines
American Heroes
Map and Globe Skills
God’s Stories of the Old Testament
Fulfills promises
Creates the World
Prepares Leaders for His people
Delivers from slavery
Guides the Israelites
Bible Memory Activities
Playground etiquette
Playground games
Traditional team games
Equipment: roller boards, jump ropes, specialty balls, rackets, hula hoops
Develop locomotor skills
Develop manipulative skills
Cardio-Awareness
Balance activities
Group Dance choreography
Nutrition
Physical Fitness Testing
Voice skills: vocal warmups, tongue twisters
Variety genre
Rhythm instruments
Tuned instruments: xylophones, ukuleles
Identify instruments
Scale steps with solfege hand signs
Read, and write rhythms
Songwriting
Individual performances
Group rehearsal and performances
Concert etiquette value and purpose of worship
Project based learning
Further Use of Art Elements: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space, Form, Value
Landscapes, Seascapes, Cityscapes, Animals, and Portraits
Exploration of sculptures and textiles
Media exploration: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, tissue paper, construction paper, fabric, liquid glue, glue sticks
Art critique, give and receive
Caring for supplies
Computer Foundations: hardware, software, and care Keyboard Practice
Digital Citizenship
Word Processing
MS PowerPoint
Early to Basic Coding
Educational Games
Internet Research
Download images/files
Printing/Saving
Cloud concepts
Apps: BrainPop, NetSmartz, Kids Com Jr, Bad Guy Patrol, Webonauts, Cyber Five, Code.org, Google maps
Identify and Label Emotions
Recognize emotions in others
Explore emotions with peers and adults
Practice compassionate acts
Role play social interactions
Read facial expressions and body language
Express feelings with words
Conflict resolution skills

3rd Grade

Operations: +, -, x, /
Opposite operations
Algebraic Thinking
Solve multi-step problems (up to 4 operations)
Multiply & Divide Fluently within 100
Arithmetic patterning
Place Value to millions
Multi-digit addition, subtraction and rounding
Multiples of 10
Fractions
Equivalent fractions for halves, thirds, fourths, sixths, eighths
Fractions on number lines and circles
Measurement and Data
Represent and interpret data
Geometry
Reason with shapes and their attributes
Develop Grammar Skills
Parts of Speech, Syntax
Punctuation, Types of sentences
Cursive handwriting
Spelling Practice
Critical Listening
Vocabulary building
Reading fluency
Comprehension strategies
Chapter Books
Accelerated Reader
Writing
Paragraph Structure
Draft a topic sentence
Revise and proofread
Forms: Persuasive essay
Short story
Book reports
Research report
Genre exposure: Historical Fiction, Timeline Nonfiction, Poetry, Folktale Photo Essay, Magazine Article Legend, Mystery, Textbook
Directed Inquiry
Guided Investigations
Forms of Energy
Properties of Matter
Invertebrates
Adaptations to Land and Water
When Environments Change
Organisms of Long Ago
Survival of Living Things
Our Solar System
Cycles and Patterns in Space
Communities
Resources
Earth’s Land and Water
US Geography
Map and Globe Skills
Chart and Graph Skills
Native American Tribes
Early Explorers
American Colonies
Immigration
City Government
Economic choices
Stories from the Old Testament
Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Daniel
The Parts of the Bible
Bible Memory activities Christian Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter
Jesus’ Ministry
The Trinity
Prayer, Sharing, and Forgiveness
Fitness concepts, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, flexibility, bodyweight
Exercises and Conditioning
Games: Bowling, football, Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Basketball Volleyball, Pickle-ball, Hockey
Physical Fitness Testing
Describe Major Muscle systems
Explain CardioPulmonary system
Voice skills: vocal warm-ups, tongue twisters
Variety genre
Rhythm instruments, xylophones, ukuleles, recorders
Responsibility and care for instrument
Listening for Appreciation of Art
Read, write, and play notes on the treble staff, sixteenth notes, eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes and rests and dotted half and quarter notes Individual performances
Group rehearsal and performances
Concert etiquette value and purpose of worship
Project based learning
Further Use of Art
Elements – Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space, Form, Value
Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes
Animals, and Portraits
Exploration of sculptures and textiles
Media exploration: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, tissue paper, construction paper, fabric, liquid glue, glue sticks
Art critique, give and receive
Caring for supplies
Computer Foundations: hardware, software, and care Keyboard Practice
Internet Safety
Digital Citizenship
Word Processing
Prezi Slideshow
Basic Coding
Educational Games
Internet Research
Download images and files
Printing/Saving
Cloud concepts
Apps: BrainPop, Kahoot, Digital Passport, NetSmartz, Kids Com Jr, Bad Guy Patrol, Webonauts, Cyber Five, Code.org, Google maps
Define Empathy
Recognize emotions in others
Read facial expressions and body language
Develop Self Awareness
Develop self-control
Conflict resolution skills
Role play social interactions
Practice compassionate acts
Express feelings with words
Explore emotions with peers and adults
Identify acts of service in the community

4th Grade

Use +,-,x,/ with whole numbers to solve problems
Factors and Multiples
Algebraic Thinking
Generate and analyze patterns
Base Ten
Extend Place Value
Read, write, use expanded form, compare and round
Multiply up to 4 digits x 2-digit
Math Vocabulary
Fractions
Decimal notation for fractions
Compare decimal fractions
Measurement and Data
Measurement Conversion
Represent and interpret data
Geometry
Identify and measure angles
Classify shapes
Readers workshop
Grammar instruction and practice
Spelling instruction and practice
Writing instruction and practice
Develop non-fiction comprehension skills
Oral reports
Book reports
Accelerated Reader
participation
Rocks and minerals
Rapid changes on earth (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides)
Slow changes on earth (weathering, erosion)
Electricity and Magnetism
Ecosystems, Matter and Energy
Non-fiction writing in Science
Experiments science studies
Oral Presentations
California History
Western expansion
Pioneers and Gold Rush
California statehood
California Missions
Geography
Mission reports
State reports
Life and Ministry of Jesus
Role of the Holy Spirit
Life of apostle Paul
Following Jesus
Life of King David
Developing Christian Character
Prayer
SOAP (scripture observation application and prayer)
Scripture memorization
Fitness concepts, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, flexibility, bodyweight
Exercises and Conditioning Games: Bowling, football, Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Basketball Volleyball, Pickle-ball, Hockey
Physical Fitness Testing
Square and Line Dancing Skills: Passing, trapping, dribbling, throwing, catching, hitting, long and short rope techniques
Describe Major Muscle and Cardio-Pulmonary system
Nutrition /Healthy Eating
Vocal warm-ups, tongue twisters
Choral, solos, duets, harmony
Explore instruments
Responsibility and care for instrument
Listening for Appreciation
Read, write, and play notes on the treble staff, sixteenth notes, eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes and rests and dotted half and quarter notes,
Individual performances
Group rehearsal and performances
Concert etiquette value and purpose of worship
Project based learning
Further Use of Art Elements – Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space, Form, Value
Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes
Animals, and Portraits
Exploration of sculptures and textiles
Media exploration: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, and other mediums
Art critique, give and receive
Computer Foundations: hardware/software/care
Keyboard Practice
Internet Safety
Digital Citizenship
Word Processing
Basic Coding
Educational Games
Miwok Indians Project
Ecosystem Project
Download images/files
Printing/Saving
Cloud concepts
Apps: BrainPop, Kahoot, Digital Passport, NetSmartz, Kids Com Jr, Bad Guy Patrol, Webonauts, Cyber Five, Code.org, Google maps
Define Empathy
Recognize emotions in others
Read facial expressions and body language
Develop Self Awareness
Develop self-control
Conflict resolution skills
Role play social interactions
Practice apologies
Express feelings with words
Explore emotions with peers and adults
Identify acts of service in the community
Identify and Label Emotions

5th Grade

Write, interpret, and evaluate numerical expressions
Analyze patterns and relationships
Form and graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Place value system including decimal space
Read, write, expand, and compare decimals to 0.001
Round decimals
Perform four operations of multi-digit numbers to hundredths
Use equivalent fractions to + and – fractions
Multiply and divide fractions
Solve real world problems with fractions
Convert measurement units
Represent and interpret data
Apply volume formulas
Graph points on the coordinate plane
Solve real-world problems
Classify figures
Reading: Inferences, theme, summary, compare and contrast characters, figurative language, structure, and point of view.
Writing: Opinion pieces, informative/explanatory texts, real and imagined narratives, and research projects.
Speaking and Listening: Collaborative discussions, group roles, pose and respond to questions, report on a topic or text, and include multimedia and displays in presentations. Literature Board Project
Solar System
Weather
Human and Plant Systems
Atoms and Elements
Water Resources
America’s Land
Ancient Americans
Explorers
English Colonies
American Revolution
Constitution
Immigration
Famous American Heroes Wax Museum Project
Basic Christian Apologetics
Case for Faith
Case for a Creator
Case for Christ
Case for Grace
The Nativity
Old Testament Survey, Scripture analysis and memorization
Fitness concepts, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, flexibility, bodyweight Exercises and Conditioning
Games: Bowling, football, Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Basketball Volleyball, Pickle-ball, Hockey Physical Fitness Testing Square Dancing Line Dancing
Skills: Jogging, Passing, trapping, dribbling, keep ball in motion, strike, punt, throwing, catching, hitting, long and short rope techniques
Describe Major Muscle systems
Explain CardioPulmonary system
Alternatives to the Western Diet
Healthy eating habits
Vocal warm-ups, tongue twisters, and song variety
Singing while playing an instrument
Singing from notated music
Variety of instruments, practice, and instrument tuning
Beginning chord theory: diatonic scale, tonal center and diatonic chord
Functions, key signatures and transposition
Read, write and play sixteenth notes, eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes and rests and dotted half and quarter notes
Listening – for appreciation, listening with journaling and art
Performance – individual and group
Concert etiquette
Songwriting
Purpose and value of worship
Project based learning
Further Use of Art Elements – Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space, Form, Value
Landscapes, Seascapes, Cityscapes
Animals, and Portraits
Exploration of sculptures and textiles Media exploration: crayons, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, tissue paper, construction paper, fabric, liquid glue, glue sticks
Art critique, give and receive
Caring for supplies
Computer Foundations: hardware, software, and care
Keyboard Practice
Internet Safety
Digital Citizenship
Word Processing
Basic Coding
Educational Games
Microsoft Excel
Columbus Research Project
Narrative Writing Project
Download images / files
Printing/Saving
Cloud concepts
End of Year Collaborative Slide Show Apps: BrainPop, Kahoot, Digital Passport, NetSmartz, Kids Com Jr, Bad Guy Patrol, Webonauts, Cyber Five, Code.org, Google maps
Define Empathy
Recognize emotions in others
Read facial expressions and body language
Develop Self Awareness
Develop self-control
Define Bullying and Conflict resolution skills
Role play social interactions
Practice apologies
Identify purpose and effectiveness of
Explore emotions with peers and adults
Identify acts of service in the community See Something Say Something

Enrichment Classes

In addition to classroom instruction in Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, elementary students will engage in learning in their Core Enrichment classes. This additional instruction will cover Bible, Music, Art, Physical Education, Science Lab, Library, Technology, and Emotional Intelligence.

CREW provides before and after school care for our Elementary students. CREW is staffed by loving educators who plan age appropriate activities for students. This cost is not included in tuition.

Program Options

Morning Care
7:30am – 7:55am
$10 per day

Afternoon Care
After School – 6:00pm
$15 per hour or $30 per day

There are additional payment options that include discounted rates for paying for a full semester up front.