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Mrs. Heather Johnson

Knowledge Stage Department Head
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Dr. Julie Manche

Knowledge Stage Department Head & Learning Coordinator


The “Knowledge” Stage

Scientia

Latin: Scientia [ shee-en-tsee-a ]

This stage lays the foundation for your child’s future studies.

  1. Overview
  2. Curriculum
  3. Sample Schedule
Overview

Pre-K - 4th Grade

They will learn the basic facts of many different subjects.

Core Components

Curriculum

The outline below shows when subjects/concepts are introduced.

PK-4TH Subjects
Pre-K - Introduction to Phonological Awareness
- Rhyming and Rhythm
- Syllabication
- Basic Number Skills
- Alphabet Mastery
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills
- Science Experiments
- Bible Stories
- Read Alouds
Kindergarten Additionally:
- Systematic and explicit phonics
- Clock Method Penmanship
- Spelling Program
- Reading Program
- Foundational Math
- Science Experiments & Nature Journals
- Craft & Fine Motor Skills
- Grammar
- Logic
1st Additionally:
- Breaking Sentences into Words
- Science Experiments
- Scripture Memory
- Latin
- Saxon Math
- Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting
2nd Additionally:
- Chapter Books & Readers
3rd Additionally:
- Aesop’s Fables
- Writing: TBD
4th Additionally:
- History: Kentucky
- Geography: Kentucky
- Literature: TBD
- Grammar: TBD
Daily Rhythm

Schedule

This is a sample schedule for a Knowledge Stage class. PE, Strings, Art, and Choir not included in this sample.

Time Block Subjects
8:00-10:00 Core Subjects Bible, Phonograms, Spelling/Reading
10:00-10:20 Break and Read-Aloud  
10:20-12:00 Core Subjects Math, Latin
12:00-1:00 Lunch and Recess (Dismissal at 12:30 for Pre-K & K Half Day Students)  
12:30-Dismissal Core Subjects (1st- 4th)
Full Day Option (Pre-K & K Full Day)
Writing/Grammar, Penmanship, Math Practice, Science
Wonder is the desire for knowledge.

Thomas Aquinas