Lower School PreK-6th: Charlotte Mason Inspired

What We Mean by Charlotte Mason-Inspired

We are influenced by the works of Charlotte Mason, a British classical educator who believed that children are persons created in God’s image, not vessels to be filled with knowledge. We agree with her conclusion that education is about more than training for a job, passing an exam, or getting into the right college. Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life; it is about understanding who we are and how we fit into the universe God created. Habit training is emphasized from a young age; children are taught the meaning of the phrase "I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will."

How it Works at Home

Some of the following courses are taught on Monday and others are taught on Wednesday. Teachers prepare weekly assignment guides that help parents and students continue their learning on home days. Students are expected to complete all assigned work, though parents are free to adjust the schedule for their family's needs. For instance, some students may prefer to complete all of their grammar assignments on Tuesday, rather than spacing them throughout the week.

Content-based studies, such as science, are coordinated so the entire family (K-6th) can learn the same material together. Sixth grade studies Texas History. Skill-based studies, such as spelling and math, are independently leveled for each grade.

ACADEMIC COURSES

Primary School (4s-PreK)

Students must be 4 years old by August 1 to enroll in Primary School

What will my child experience?

Our preschool classrooms give children access to a number of very hands-on learning experiences. The following subjects represent the myriad of topics your child will be introduced to; some will naturally engage your particular child more than others, which is exactly what we want. This approach encourages a delight in learning and sense of ownership right from the very start.

Bible
Phonics
Math & Number Sense
World Geography
Nature Study
Art
Music
Fine Motor & Sensory Skills
Life Skills (ex. shoe-tying, cutting fruit, folding clothes, plant care, table setting, etc.)

How it Works at Home

The Primary class does not receive a weekly assignment guide or other homework. Parents are highly encouraged to read aloud, spend time outside, and encourage their children to learn through everyday activities like grocery shopping, cooking, family outings, etc.

Kindergarten to 5th

Humanities

Bible
History
Geography
Phonics/Literature
Composer Study
Artist Study

Language Arts

Grammar
Spelling/Dictation
Handwriting/Composition
Poetics
Vocabulary

Mathematics

Skill-level Arithmetic
Math Games

Science

Nature Studies (botany, zoology, meteorology, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, etc.)

Foreign Language

K-5th Grade: Spanish

Art

Fine Arts (ex. drawing, watercoloring, paper art, etc.)
Common Arts (ex. cooking, sewing, whittling, etc.)

Music

Music Theory
Singing
Group Instruments (ex. handbells, tin whistles, etc.)
Folk Dancing

Physical Education

Group Sports
Recess Games
Conditioning

6th Grade