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Our Academics

At Park Ridge Christian School, we proudly use the Abeka curriculum for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our advanced, faith-based academic program builds a solid foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, and critical thinking while nurturing a love of learning in a supportive Christian environment.

Literacy

  • Phonics based reading

  • Reading groups in K-2nd; class reading 3rd-8th grade

  • Reading comprehension

  • Critical thinking skills

Science

  • Creation science

  • Health 

  • Scientific method

  • STEM activities/labs

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Writing

  • Cursive writing taught in K, and refined 1st-8th grade

  • Begins with simple sentences and stories and builds to research papers in 5th-8th grade

  • Creative writing for all grade levels

  • Essays, summaries, character sketches and analysis, and current events 5th-8th grade

Special

  • National achievement testing with the Stanford 10 test for all grade levels

  • Physical Education, 4 days a week 1st-8th; 2 days a week K

  • Free after school tutoring with your child's teacher

  • Music (patriotic songs, hymns, Christmas/seasonal music) K-4th

  • Art K-4th

  • Computers, highlighting MLA format and Microsoft programs, 4th-8th

Mathematics

  • Traditional math

  • Speed and accuracy through memorization of math facts

  • Daily speed drills

  • Pre-algebra (7th grade) and algebra (8th grade)

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History And Geography

  • US History K-4th

  • NC State notebook 4th grade

  • Maps and map skills

  • Memorization of important US documents (Bill of Rights, Preamble)

  • US, Old World and World history 5th-8th

  • The foundation of all learning

  • Bible Class daily with Scripture memory

  • Weekly Praise and Worship

  • Biblical worldview curriculum

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