Classroom Structure
Primary Unit: Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
The primary unit is comprised of the pre-school (ages 4-5), and the kindergarten (ages 5-6). The program developed by the early childhood staff enhances the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the young child. These objectives are achieved by providing the young child with a warm and stimulating environment. The students have the opportunity to interact within a Christian atmosphere.
The elementary unit is comprised of first, second, and third grade students. The elementary unit strives to meet and develop the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of each child in a positive and caring environment. Relationships brach out from the family to include neighborhood and school. The first steps towards independence and self-responsibility are nurtured in these grades.
Intermediate Unit: Grades 4 & 5
The intermediate unit consists of fourth and fifth grade students. Every year in the life of a child is filled with significant growth. Visually we see the physical side - size, facial features, and strength. A child grows and matures in other dimensions. The intermediate grades see a student develop in many areas - personality, character, faith, responsibility, and friendship. Family life begins to share the spotlight with outside interests and friends.
Junior High Unit: Grades 6-7-8
The junior high unit consists of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The goal in junior high is to work in cooperation with parents to assist students as they develop spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and morally. This goal is achieved through departmentalization, each teacher being responsible for a particular area of curriculum. Religion, Science, Social Studies, English, Literature, and Mathematics are the core of the junior high academic curriculum. The Cincinnati Graded Course of Studies, "Growing Together", is used throughout the Elementary, Intermediate, and Junior High units.