Elementary Academy

For Grades 3-5

The Elementary Academy is a partnership education program meets on Tuesdays from September - May where students learn from a qualified teacher in a classroom setting while the parents reinforce the learning experience with guided lessons during the week. It is an a la carte, drop-off program. You can choose the full program or specific classes. Each class is a full academic course. If a child is enrolled in all four classes, the parent will only need to add a spelling course at home, as well as any electives or enrichment.

We are a partnership – we will provide the lesson plans (PLP – Parent Lesson Plans) and once a week instruction. For Math, Critical Thinking, and Writing/Grammar, the parent will continue with the lessons at home during the week. For the Science/History/Literature Block the parent will need to read the material with the child to prepare him for class on Tuesday.

The teachers do not record grades on assignments. The parent will ensure that all the work assigned is being completed correctly and returned to class as needed. The teacher will help the parent in evaluating the student’s progress and mastery. During arranged times outside of class, the teacher will provide extra assistance for parents and students, as needed.

Our program is designed to sufficiently prepare our students to continue their education in HRM Secondary Academy. Enrollment is per academic year. The tuition cost covers the entire year. All teachers hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in their field and have classroom experience.

An overview of Courses

Math

Group A - Suggested Age: 7-10 

Group B - Suggested Age: 9-11 

Group C - Suggested Age: 10-12

The experienced teacher will teach the concepts and provide guided instruction for the parent to reinforce and evaluate the progress during the week. Classes will cover approximately 4 lessons of the ABeka text per week. Math courses will use ABeka Math 3,4, and 5 respectively.

Writing/Grammar

Group A - Suggested Age: 7-10 

Group B - Suggested Age: 9-11 

Group C - Suggested Age: 10-12

Using Easy Grammar 3, 4, and 5 respectively, an experienced instructor will teach grammar concepts and paragraph development. Class time will include both group and individual writing, as well as other activities using grammar concepts. The teacher will provide instruction and tools to aid the parent in evaluation.

Critical Thinking

Group A - Suggested Age: 7-10 

Group B - Suggested Age: 9-11 

Group C - Suggested Age: 10-12

Students who develop critical thinking skills have greater success in math, language arts, and other academic subjects. In Critical Thinking students will develop high-order thinking through activities including similarities and differences, logical thinking, sequencing, classifications and more. The text books used will be Building Critical Thinking Skills Level 1 (A Group), Building Critical Thinking Skills Level 2 (B Group), and The Basics of Critical Thinking and ColdCase for Christianity for Kids (C Group)

Science, History & Literature Block

Ages 7-12

This block will combine developments in science, world history, and literature based on the subjects covered using experiments, hands-on activities, and dynamic group interaction. Guided instruction and activities will be suggested for parents to use throughout the week. Students must have basic reading and writing skills, and be able to follow directions and work cooperatively with a group. The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer, Apologia Exploring Creation science series texts by Jeannie Fulbright, and various literature based on topics covered will be utilized.

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