Lower School (JRK – 6th) – Veritas Christian Academy

Junior Kindergarten – 6th Grade

Our lower school program embraces the finest problem solving math program and language-based reading program including a wide range of classical books. Classes for our lower school include, but are not limited to, the following:

Christian Studies

Yearly rotational family studies focusing on specific books of the Bible. All of our students, regardless of grade, study the same passages throughout the year.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Orton Guillingham Based Phonics/Spelling/Penmanship
Grammar – First Language Lessons followed by Analytical Grammar
Writing as designed by Veritas
Cursive
Classical literature and read-alouds including Beatrix Potter, Little House in the Big Woods, the Hobbit, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, King Arthur, Robin Hood, Pinnochio, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Black Beauty, Anne of Green Gables, American Tall Tales, & more

Science

Nature Journaling
Elemental Science for grades 2-6

Math

Dimensions through Singapore Math

Foreign Language

Latin Storybooks and Spoken Latin
Cambridge Latin Program for grades 3-6

History

Veritas Press History & Timelines
History Readers that correspond to the time period

Fine Arts

Choir
Art/Drama
Optional piano, strings, and guitar instruction
Our lower school program also participates in a variety of dramatic presentations throughout the year including our Christmas and Resurrection programs as well as our Night at the Academy production. You can learn more about these programs on our School Life page.