Elementary K5-5th
Here at Legacy, we strive to challenge our students academically. Using a variety of curricula we help our students achieve at a higher-than-average level. Traditionally our elementary students who start kindergarten here, test a year ahead of their public-school counterparts on average. By the end of K-5, our students have mastered phonemic awareness and are fluent readers. Our students engage in healthy relationships with their peers and school staffulty. Even in the earliest year of education, personal responsibility, respect, and relationship skills must be taught. This continues to be developed as students matriculate. Middle and high school students often become mentors for those in our elementary classes which strengthens the entire student body as a whole. We partner with our families to provide a well-rounded approach to education. Legacy works diligently to consider the whole child, including the eternal impact of our time with each student entrusted to us.
READING
Abeka employs phonics as the most logical, orderly way to introduce reading to children. A strong phonetically sound base begins in preschool. Abeka readers are beautifully illustrated and imaginatively written. Selections are carefully chosen for interest, readability, theme, and values, with literary concepts and questions throughout to guide students in comprehension of reading material and in development of critical thinking skills, including application of valuable principles to their lives.
MATH (K4-4TH GRADE)
Students enjoy Abeka's variety in covering multiple branches of mathematics-arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc.-each year on an age-appropriate level. At the same time, they benefit from the spiral approach of revisiting and building upon the learning throughout each year and from one year to the next. The learning is both relevant for today and foundational for the future, with each course purposefully preparing students for the next.This solid foundation of mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills, enhanced with a biblical worldview, intentionally and naturally results in lifelong application.
ENGLISH
The study of language and communication in a structured, reasonable, and well-articulated manner.
Because thought and language form the foundation of learning and communication, teaching grammar, spelling, vocabulary, composition, and literature is vitally important. Abeka presents language in a structure in which students develop orderliness, reasoning, and logic. Students will benefit from Abeka's commitment to an emphasis on reliable grammatical and literary structure that prepares them for analysis and practice.
MATH CONNECTIONS (5th)
Rigor is built-in and supported throughout the program. The three components of rigor — conceptual understanding, application, and procedural fluency — are embedded in resources, lessons, and practice assessments. Branches of math taught in Course 1 include algebra, statistics, number and operations, decimals and fractions, patterns/relationships of algebraic thinking, geometry, measurements, and properties and equations. Course 2 begins in 6th grade.
Glencoe 2010 (purchased by Magraw-Hill in 2011)
HISTORY
With the convenience of a textbook and the richness of a unit study, Notgrass History provides a memorable learning experience for all learning styles. Notgrass History helps you reach your educational goals. Notgrass History helps students love history by combining:
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A Christian worldview that upholds the Bible as God's Word and honors Jesus as Savior of the world
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Narrative lessons that are easy to read and understand
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Hands-on activities and projects for a variety of learning styles
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Primary source documents—real letters, songs, and stories from people who lived in the past
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Historical novels and biographies that add richness and depth to the lessons
BIBLE
The eight-level Purposeful Design Publications Bible elementary textbook series provides multiple opportunities for students to choose to follow Jesus and develop a personal relationship with Him. Students will learn how to apply biblical truth to their lives as they memorize Scripture and learn about Christlike character. Compatible with any translation, this series can easily tie into your chapel program and provide cross-curricular connections
SCIENCE
PDP's inquiry-based 3rd edition textbook series provides a hands-on approach to science education that develops students' critical thinking skills. Students will learn the processes and language of science integrated with a biblical worldview.