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Kindergarten
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The ODCS kindergarten provides an exciting and valuable year of education for your child. We offer a full-day program (8:00-2:40) and half-day program (8:00–11:00). Academically, your child will be equipped for first grade by learning fundamental language and math skills. In language and reading we place a strong emphasis on phonics. In math we utilize a hands-on approach in which the children are actively involved with manipulatives to learn math concepts.
Additionally, we instruct students in social studies, science, art, handwriting, and computer skills. Our students also benefit from music, physical education, and library from specialists within our school. Your child will participate in Bible stories, prayer and character building activities (on topics such as honesty, thankfulness, etc.) on a daily basis and attend chapel weekly. Additionally, ODCS teaches basic social and personal skills using developmentally appropriate activities. |
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BIBLE
God’s Word is the foundation for all truth and teaches us how we should live (II Timothy 3:16). The Kindergarten Curriculum includes an overview of Old and New Testament Saints and the way God worked through their lives. Verses are memorized weekly. The Beginner’s Bible, flannel graphs, and videos are used to present the Bible stories.
LANGUAGE ARTS
The Kindergarten Program includes phonics instruction and letter recognition, daily sound/letter relationship activities, as well as exploring sight words. The concepts center around themes such as holidays, seasons, animals, insects, dinosaurs, etc. This program incorporates writing, invented spelling, and listening skills.
SRA Open Court Reading. McGraw Hill Companies, 2002.
MATHEMATICS
The Kindergarten Mathematics Curriculum is a fundamental approach that teaches that God cares about numbers. It develops a solid foundation in the language and basic concepts of all areas of mathematics. In each lesson the children learn through hands-on experiences, discussion, and exploration.
Larson, Nancy. Saxon Math K, Second Edition. Saxon Publishers, Inc. 2004.
SCIENCE
The Scott Foresman Science Course deals with the study of the living world, which God has given to us. We utilize a fundamental, hands-on approach in learning various topics within life science, earth science, physical science, and space and technology. An emphasis is placed on weather, plants, insects, the seasons, living and non-living matter, and zoo animals and their habitat. Learning occurs through hands-on experiments, songs, stories, and class discussion.
Scott Foresman. Science: See Learning in a Whole New Light. Pearson Education, Inc. 2006.
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Kindergarten Social Studies program is a fundamental, hands-on approach that teaches students that God expects us to learn from history and the world around us. We learn the importance of being a good citizen and our American Heritage; and how this relates to other people in society. The decision-making process and its effects are a daily part of our routine. Weekly Reader magazine and other texts are used as teacher resources.
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 kindergarten child will begin to explore his singing and speaking voices and will be introduced to rudimentary notation and rhythms. This will be accomplished through singing, body percussion, and playing of rhythm instruments. This class will also expand the student’s imagination through music stories and games.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education for kindergarteners will include various movement experiences designed to develop general large muscle coordination, physical fitness, social interaction, good sportsmanship, and an appreciation for the body God created. These objectives will be achieved through a program of individual activities and simple non-competitive games.
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Mission Statement
 In partnership with the family and the local church, our mission is the
salvation, the discipleship, and the education for life and service of
the students entrusted to our care. |
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