The scope and sequence of The Oaks School curriculum follows a distinct Christ-centered classical model. This curriculum design affirms God as the starting point of true knowledge, includes the integration of all subjects which reveals the unity of God’s world and aligns with the developmental phases of the Trivium.
In the elementary school, the curriculum leverages the natural curiosity and wonder in young children and equips them with the necessary building blocks for the next stage of their education.
We teach our students to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind, and to love their friends and neighbors as we love ourselves. The students rotate through an age-appropriate survey of the Old and New Testaments over two years.
Students use the Zaner-Blozer method and master all capital and lower-case letters, and numbers in manuscript. They have opportunities in all subjects to practice writing by constructing their thoughts into sentences through student journals.
Students are introduced to the basics of history using timelines, holidays and family history. They learn to draw the continents through simple step by step instructions with the goal of drawing the world as a whole.
Students are exposed to classic works of literature in stories and poetry. Their imaginations soar as they listen to well-written stories and poems of goodness and truth.
Students recognize and write numbers from 1-100 and begin basic math operations. Students work daily on applying their knowledge of numbers to basic life skills, such as reading calendars, telling time, and counting money.
Students begin the process of becoming great readers by learning the basic phonemes and rules of phonics.
Students rotate through the following topics over a two-year period: God's amazing creation from bees to trees by studying insects, amphibians, reptiles and plants; force, motion, motors and machines; planets, stars, asteroids and space. Outdoor exploration recorded in field journals are included along with hands-on activities and an emphasis on Georgia species.
In the elementary school, students learn how to appreciate beautiful works of art, while practicing the rudiments of artistic expression in drawing and painting utilizing a variety of mediums.
In elementary school music, students grow in their appreciation of beautiful works of music, while learning basic music history and theory. Music classes will focus on vocal skill development.
Students learn basic movements and directions, while building balance, coordination, and strength. Through participation in organized games, students gain greater control over their bodies as they apply them to individual and team challenges.
Students grow in their knowledge and love of God and their neighbor. The students rotate through an age-appropriate survey of the Old and New Testaments over two years.
Students master manuscript by the end of first grade. They learn the basic parts of speech and punctuation which provides meaning and clarity to their sentences. In all subjects students have opportunities to develop well-constructed sentences from their thoughts and ideas.
Students will begin to develop a love of the English language along with an understanding of how it is used correctly with Shurley English. They will practice old and new skills and will develop a mastery of English in their reading, writing and thinking skills.
Students examine the early years of the historical timeline, and learn about major figures, events, dates, and geographic regions relating to Georgia and the United States.
The vocabulary and comprehension of students expand as they listen to and read aloud chapter books. They are exposed to themes of goodness and truth in classic works of literature and poetry.
Students build upon their fundamental understandings of numbers and begin memorizing foundational math facts and learning place value. They apply their skills to word problems as well as more advanced application-based activities.
Students grow toward mastery of basic phonemes and rules of spelling in writing.
Students rotate through the following topics over a two-year period: God's amazing creation from bees to trees by studying insects, amphibians, reptiles, and plants; force, motion, motors and machines; planets, stars, asteroids and space. Outdoor exploration recorded in field journals are included along with hands-on activities and an emphasis on Georgia species.
In the elementary school, students learn how to appreciate beautiful works of art, while practicing the rudiments of artistic expression in drawing and painting utilizing a variety of mediums.
In elementary school music, students grow in their appreciation of beautiful works of music, while learning basic music history and theory. Music classes focus on vocal skill development.
Students learn basic movements and directions, while building balance, coordination, and strength. Through participation in organized games, students gain greater control over their bodies as they apply them to individual and team challenges.
Students learn about the important Old Testament people, places, geography and events as they read through the first half of the OT.
Student writing employs sequence, chronology and complete sentences in all subjects. Furthermore, students practice skills in rewriting information in their own words through answering comprehension questions in complete thoughts/sentences.
Students learn Shurley English jingles and examine basic sentences, the parts of speech, punctuation, and reference materials. Students diagram and classify sentences by identifying and labeling the parts of speech in a sentence.
Students transition to cursive handwriting.
Students are exposed to an age-appropriate survey of world history beginning with Ancient Greece.
Students explore virtues and character traits presented in excellent literature and classic novels.
Students build onto their knowledge of math facts, mastering concrete concepts while introducing higher level math concepts such as multiplication, division, measurement and fractions.
Students master additional phonemes and rules of spelling. They decode any word encountered through phonetic rules and spell words correctly using the studied rules of spelling.
In a two-year cycle students rotate through the following units of study: bones, stones, fossils, earth's layers, dinosaurs, and natural resources followed by weather, meteorology, water and marine life using stories, hands-on activities and experiments, and interactive audio narrations.
In the elementary school, students learn how to appreciate beautiful works of art, while practicing the rudiments of artistic expression in drawing, painting, and sculpting utilizing a variety of mediums.
In the elementary school, students grow in their appreciation of beautiful works of music, while learning basic music history and theory. Classes primarily focus on vocal skill development.
In second grade, students focus more on development of coordination, strength, and cooperation, making interactive games run smoothly both mechanically and relationally.
Students learn about the important Old Testament people, places, geography and events as they read through the first half of the OT.
Grammar and spelling rules are incorporated into composition instruction.
Cursive handwriting skills are strengthened and used in all classroom assignments.
Students are exposed to an age-appropriate survey of world history beginning with Ancient Greece.
Students continue to explore various virtues presented in time-honored classic novels and classical works.
Students build on their understanding of multiplication, division, measurement and fractions.
By third grade students have mastered basic phonics skills. They move from learning to read to reading to learn across all content areas, with an emphasis on comprehension. Reading fiction and nonfiction for pleasure will be emphasized through various types of book sharing activities.
In a two-year cycle students rotate through the following units of study: bones, stones, fossils, earth's layers, dinosaurs, and natural resources followed by weather, meteorology, water and marine life using stories, hands-on activities and experiments, and interactive audio narrations.
In the elementary school, students learn how to appreciate beautiful works of art, while practicing the rudiments of artistic expression in drawing, painting, and sculpting utilizing a variety of mediums.
In the elementary school, students grow in their appreciation of beautiful works of music, while learning basic music history and theory. Classes primarily focus on vocal skill development.
Students focus more on development of coordination, strength, and cooperation, making interactive games run smoothly both mechanically and relationally.
