This stage lays the foundation for your child’s future studies.
They will learn the basic facts of many different subjects.
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 |
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 |
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