Curriculum

The curriculum at Covenant Christian School is chosen specifically and carefully to provide a well-balanced, solid foundation in all core subjects, best suitable for each class.  Our teachers lead our students to see how the lesson at hand fits into the larger picture of God and His purpose for their lives.  We strive to challenge students to think beyond just memorizing facts in order to develop problem-solving skills for the future.  We utilize computers, interactive technology, and online resources to prepare our students to be on the cutting edge of influence and productivity.

K-4 Program

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Reading/Phonics/Writing
Orton-Gillingham
Spalding-Riggs
Horizons Pre-School

Math
Horizons Pre-School

History/Science
Seasonally-generated themes
Stories

 

K-5 Program

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Reading/Phonics
Orton-Gillingham
Spalding/Riggs

Math
Alabama Standards/objectives taught with manipulatives and teacher made materials

History
Themed units

Science
A-Beka God’s World

 

1st Grade Program

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Reading/Phonics/Spelling
Logic of English
Orton-Gillingham

Writing/Grammar
Logic of English

Math
HSP Math Harcourt

History
A-Beka

Science
Purposeful Design

 

2nd Grade Program

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Reading/Phonics
Orton-Gillingham
McGraw-Hill
Daily language review

Spelling
McGraw-Hill

Writing/Grammar
Shurley English
McGraw-Hill

Math
HSP Math Harcourt
Carson Delosa daily warm-ups

History
A-Beka
Scholastic News

Science
Purposeful Design
Scholastic News

 

3rd Grade Program

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Reading/Phonics/Spelling
Logic of English
Orton-Gillingham
Bob Jones

Writing/Grammar
Shurley English
Easy Grammar
Step Up to Writing

Math
HSP Math Harcourt

History
Bob Jones Heritage Studies

Science
Purposeful Design

 

4th Grade Program

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Reading/Phonics
Orton-Gillingham
Bob Jones
McCall-Crabbs’ Comprehension Practice

Spelling
Vocabulary from Classical Roots

Writing/Grammar
Easy Grammar
Shurley English
Step Up to Writing

Math
HSP Math Harcourt

History
Bob Jones Heritage Studies
Alabama History Crystal Clear Press

Science
Purposeful Design

 

5th Grade Program

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Reading
Bob Jones

Spelling
Vocabulary from Classical Roots

Writing/Grammar
Easy Grammar
Shurley English
Step Up to Writing

Math
HSP Math Harcourt

History
Bob Jones Heritage Studies

Science
Purposeful Design

 

Junior High Program

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Language Arts
Easy Grammar
Shurley Method
Word Roots: Latin & Greek
Bob Jones
Warriner’s
McCall-Crabbs’
The Giver by Lois Lowry
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis

History
BJU Press, World Studies (4th edition)
BJU Press, The American Republic (4th edition)
BJU Press, Heritage Studies 6 Ancient Civilization

Math
Glencoe / McGraw Hill, Math Connects
Glencoe / McGraw Hill, Pre-Algebra
Glencoe / McGraw Hill, Algebra 1

Science
Bob Jones, Life Science
Prentice Hall Explorer, Physical Science
Purposeful Design, Earth & Space Science