5th/6th Grade

Our 5th–6th grade Bible program follows a two-year cycle, allowing students to study a rich variety of Old and New Testament themes. Each year focuses on different characters and stories, and students rotate through these units so they experience both over the course of 5th and 6th grade.

One year, students explore powerful Old Testament figures such as Moses, Ruth, Daniel, Samuel, Joshua, and David, discovering how their faith, courage, and obedience allowed God to work mightily through their lives. Students learn how God equips ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes when they trust Him fully.

On the alternate year, students study additional heroes of the faith including Elijah, Esther, and Daniel, along with engaging teachings from the parables of Jesus. These stories help students understand compassion, God’s provision, His love for His children, the importance of prayer, and the hope of Christ’s return.

Through this rotating cycle, students experience a deep, well-rounded biblical foundation that strengthens their faith and helps them identify qualities of godly leadership, character, and spiritual maturity.

Math with Confidence builds strong mathematical understanding through a hands-on, mastery-based approach that emphasizes thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application. Students strengthen number sense while developing fluency in operations, fractions, decimals, and multi-step problem solving.

Lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, encouraging students to explain their thinking, use models and manipulatives, and approach math with confidence rather than memorization alone. This course supports steady progress, critical thinking, and a positive mindset toward mathematics while laying a solid foundation for upper-level math studies.

This course equips students with the tools needed for clear, effective communication through a balanced focus on grammar and writing. Students review and deepen their understanding of capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and all eight parts of speech while applying grammar rules accurately and confidently. Instruction includes subject-verb agreement, sentence patterns, diagramming, punctuation rules, capitalization, and the use of proofreader’s marks.

Writing instruction is closely integrated with reading and creativity-based writing. Students strengthen paragraph development, topic sentences, transitions, and organization while practicing summarization, cause-and-effect analysis, inference, and persuasive writing. Writing projects include book reports and a structured multi-paragraph research essay, helping students apply language skills in meaningful, real-world ways.

This course helps students achieve spelling mastery by learning how words work through the study of word structure, spelling patterns, and phonics rules. Students analyze prefixes, suffixes, roots, and vocabulary words while building accuracy and confidence in spelling and word usage. Instruction also includes commonly confused words, abbreviations, compound words, contractions, and proofreading skills.

A variety of practice activities encourages students to recognize and correct misspellings, use new words in original sentences, and apply spelling skills across subjects. Review lessons promote long-term mastery.

Biblical worldview integration is woven throughout the course, with each unit highlighting a “Wise Word”—a character-building quote and Scripture verse. Students also engage with Scripture-based activities and enjoy memorizing and reciting classic poetry and a hymn, strengthening both language skills and character.

Students explore a rich collection of nonfiction, modern fiction, plays, and classic literature that introduces a wide variety of genres and text types. Through narrative and informational texts, students study story elements, text structure, and literary techniques while strengthening comprehension, analysis, and discussion skills. Collaborative activities and enrichment lessons encourage thoughtful reading and application of writing techniques.

Original stories introduce engaging, recurring characters that build interest and continuity, while classic selections transport readers to imaginative worlds such as The Phantom Tollbooth and relatable favorites like Ramona and Beezus. Inspiring nonfiction highlights the integrity, initiative, and courage of influential figures throughout history. Through these varied readings, students grow in imagination, character, and understanding of the world around them.

This course provides daily instruction and practice to help students maintain neat, legible handwriting with proper letter formation, spacing, and consistency. Lessons incorporate character-building themes and thought-provoking questions that encourage reflection, creativity, and meaningful class discussion.

Creative writing becomes a primary focus as students apply effective communication skills through a variety of writing styles, including essays, narratives, poetry, and other compositions. Emphasis is placed on organization, critical thinking, and the writing process, guiding students as they plan, draft, and refine their work. Through engaging topics and structured instruction, students grow in confidence, creativity, and written expression.

This course offers an engaging study of the Eastern Hemisphere through a regional approach, beginning with the Middle East—the birthplace of early civilization. Students explore the importance of history and geography while examining the origins of history from a Christian perspective.

Through the study of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica, students learn about geography, culture, and historical development, while also being introduced to worldwide missions and missionary heroes. Key themes such as creation, government, nations, and worldview are thoughtfully integrated, helping students develop a deeper understanding of the world and their place in it through a biblical lens.

This course invites students to explore earth, life, and physical sciences while deepening their understanding of God as the Creator. Through engaging, hands-on activities and demonstrations, students investigate scientific concepts in meaningful and practical ways, connecting learning to everyday life.

Interactive sections encourage observation, experimentation, and critical thinking as students explore topics such as space, weathering, climate, earth processes, and physical properties of matter. Visual diagrams, vocabulary support, comprehension checks, and chapter reviews reinforce understanding, support retention, and prepare students for written assessments. This course fosters curiosity, scientific reasoning, and a growing appreciation for God’s design in the world around us.