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Our Academics

At Park Ridge Christian School, we are proud to utilize Abeka Curriculum for our students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. This curriculum is designed to provide strong academic foundation while nurturing a love learning in a 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

Bible

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)

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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