Open Door Christian Schools

BIBLE
God’s Word is the foundation for all truth and teaches us how we should live. (II Timothy 3:16) Bible stories are told through the use of pictures and a written text. Christ-like characteristics and moral values are taught. Bible verses are explained by the teacher and learned by students each week. The focus of the curriculum is God and my world
ACSI Elementary Bible Series – Grade 1. 1995.

READING/WRITING/SPELLING
This course includes direct instruction in phonemic awareness, daily oral reading activities, silent reading times, invented spelling and formal spelling instruction, and writing and handwriting exercises.
SRA Open Court Reading. McGraw Hill Companies, 2002. 

ENGLISH
Grammar and writing are taught through a multi-sensory approach with students as active participants throughout the lesson. Special features of the program include jingles, question and answer flow, sentence building, and the writing process.
Shurley-English. Shurley Instructional Materials, 2000.

MATHEMATICS
The curriculum covers number order, measuring, geometry, time, addition, and subtraction. Manipulatives, daily fact sheets, and homework add additional instruction. (I Corinthians 14:40)
Larson, Mathews. Math 1: An Incremental Development. Saxon Publishers, Inc. 2001.

SCIENCE    
This course focuses on life, physical, and earth sciences, in addition to a unit on space and technology. Hands on experiments are provided for enrichment. (Colossians 1:16)
Scott Foresman. Science: See Learning in a Whole New Light. Pearson Education, Inc. 2006.

SOCIAL STUDIES
This course includes family concepts, the geography of neighborhoods, our country’s historical background, and how we should behave as citizens. (Ephesians 4:32)
My World – Adventures in Time and Place. McGraw-Hill School Division. 2001.

ART
This course will provide a general background of basic art elements through the use of several art mediums. The students will learn to use their individual skills and creativity and gain new insight and appreciation in the world of art. It is our hope that students will desire to use their skills and talents to honor the Lord. The development of these skills will vary with the different age levels.

MUSIC
Music for the elementary student encompasses a wide range of experiences, which will not only develop skills but also promote enjoyment of and appreciation for the various media of music. The first grade child will be exposed to many activities which will allow him to develop his singing voice, begin to read musical notation, become aware of basic rhythms, and to use his imagination in incorporating music with dramatization.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education for first graders will include activities designed to develop: basic motor skills foundational to successful participation in games/sports; an ability to cooperate with and encourage others in small and large group settings; and an acceptable level of physical fitness. These objectives will be achieved through a program of individual and group activities, relays, simple games, and conditioning exercises.

COMPUTER LAB
First graders will have computer lab time every other week to learn about keyboarding, computers, and software applications. There will be hands-on projects that can be integrated with the regular classroom curriculum.