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.
Using the Jesus Storybook Bible our young students will be taught that every Bible story points to Jesus who loves us and reveals to us the Father. Our goal is to teach our students to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and to love our friends and neighbors as we love ourselves.
Students are introduced to the basics of history using timelines, family, and holiday history. They will learn to draw the continents through simple step by step instructions with the goal of drawing the world as a whole.
In kindergarten math, students master recognizing and writing all of the numbers from 1-100 and begin doing basic math operations. Students also work daily on applying their knowledge of numbers to basic life skills, such as reading calendars, telling time, and counting money.
Students will begin the process of becoming great readers by learning the basic phonemes and rules of spelling. Their imaginations will soar as they listen to well written stories and poems of goodness and truth. Using the Zaner-Blozer method, students will master all capital and lower-case letters in manuscript.
Our young naturalists will spend time outside getting to know God’s creation through first-hand, personal experience, strengthening in them the age-appropriate joy of curiosity and discovery. With nature journals in hand, they will observe, draw and write about the wonders of creation.
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 will learn basic movements and directions, while building balance, coordination, and strength. Through participation in organized games, students will gain greater control over their bodies as they apply them to individual and team challenges.
Using the One-Year Bible, students will be taught an age-appropriate survey of the New Testament and will develop a sequential understanding of important Bible events utilizing the Big Picture Bible Timeline. Students will grow in their knowledge and love of God and their neighbor.
Students will learn the basic parts of speech and punctuation that provide meaning and clarity to sentences. They will have opportunities in all subjects to practice writing by constructing their thoughts into sentences.
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 will transition from Zaner-Blozer manuscript to New American Cursive by the end of first grade. They will grow toward mastery of basic phonemes and rules of spelling.
Students will be exposed to the first part of the historical timeline, learning about the major figures, events, dates, and geographic regions as they hold significance in the ancient world. Additionally, they will be introduced to Georgia history and important people.
Students will grow in their use of vocabulary and comprehension as they hear aloud chapter books. In addition to this, students continue to grow in their affection for good stories and poetry as they read and recite fine works.
Students will build upon their fundamental understandings of numbers and will begin memorizing foundational math facts and learning place value. They will apply their skills to word problems as well as more advanced application-based activities.
Our young naturalists will focus on the wonders of their own state this year, and will learn about the Georgia state bird, tree, frog, fish, flower, etc. With curiosity and joy they will spend time outside finding, observing, and drawing the wonders of God’s creation found on the school campus.
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 will learn basic movements and directions, while building balance, coordination, and strength. Through participation in organized games, students will gain greater control over their bodies as they apply them to individual and team challenges.
Using a multi-sensory approach, students are taught Genesis through Joshua in a comprehensive yet straightforward manner. Students learn songs, memory verses, jingles to help them memorize the various Biblical events and verses.
Students are given tools and practice in writing for all subjects by employing chronology and complete sentences. Furthermore, students practice skills in rewriting information in their own words through answering comprehension questions in complete thoughts.
Students will review the Shurley English jingles and examine basic sentences, the parts of speech, punctuation, and reference materials. Students prepare for sentence diagramming through learning to classify sentences by identifying and labeling the parts of speech in a sentence.
Using New American Cursive students will improve their cursive handwriting skills. They will master the rest of the basic phonemes and rules of spelling. Students will know how to read any word encountered through phonetic rules and spell words correctly using the studied rules of spelling.
The history focus this year is Egypt which aligns with the Bible curriculum, providing a more thorough integration of subjects. Geography covers the continent of Africa which enables students to explore deeply into one particular region for Bible, History and Geography.
Students will be exposed to eternal values through excellent literature. The focus this year is on simple heroes in everyday events and will encourage our students to rightly order their affections in their life.
Students continue building onto their knowledge of math facts, mastering concrete concepts while introducing higher level math on a conceptual level. Students also learn to read and make picture graphs and use units of measurement for length, mass, and volume.
Students will learn more about living organisms and the processes that enable both animal and plant life. In addition, students will learn properties of magnets and the composition of air. Curiosity will be stimulated through observing how plants live and grow as well as through hands-on experiments with air and magnets.
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.
