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CCS launched our STREAM program in the fall of 2017. Since the launch we have implemented technology and STREAM curriculum across all grade levels K-8th. Our vision is to lay a foundation of technical skills, such as programming, then build on those skills with electronics, prototyping, and eventually materials fabrication such as laser cutting and 3D printing.

We are teaching our children to be inventors, problem solvers, and makers of the future. We have kindergarteners programming simple sequences with robotic mice. By the time these students reach middle school, they will know how to research a problem, design, implement, and present an original solution. Our STREAM curriculum is igniting student interest in learning and sparking their creativity. Students are learning vitally important career skills such as communication, project management, and critical thinking.

 

General Music and Choir


Kindergarten – 2nd Grade General Music

The primary objective is to expose students to a wide variety of musical styles and genres, instruments, sounds, as well as to connect music to other disciplines in order to foster an appreciation of and excitement for the world of music.

Major Areas of Focus Include:

  • Basic Music Theory
    • Rhythmic Values
    • Rhythmic Notation
    • Note Names
    • Note Reading
    • Solfège
    • Curwen Hand Signs
  • Vocal Techniques
  • Percussion Techniques
  • Improvisation
  • Performance & Rehearsal Techniques
    • Christmas Program
    • Grandparents Day

Classwork includes singing, dancing, listening exercises, music games and activities, playing on a variety of percussion instruments, group discussion, music notation and reading, as well as performing in several special programs throughout the school year.

 

3rd Grade General Music

In 3rd grade music, the primary objective is to prepare students to be involved in a music performance group (band, strings, or choir) that are available to them as an elective the following year.  Students gain exposure to a wide variety of musical styles, genres, and instruments, and experience how to read music in order to practice and perform both individually and as a group on the recorder.

Major Areas of Focus Include:

  • Basic Music Theory
    • Rhythmic Values
    • Rhythmic Notation
    • Note Names
    • Note Reading
    • Solfège
    • Curwen Hand Signs
  • Vocal Techniques
  • Percussion Techniques
  • Recorder Techniques
  • Performance & Rehearsal Techniques
    • Christmas Program
    • Grandparents Day
    • Recorder Performance

Classwork for the first half of the year includes singing, music analysis, practice and performance methods, group discussion, listening exercises, music games, and improvisation.  For the second half of the year, students take the music concepts and skills they have learned so far, and apply them to the recorder. Through “Recorder Karate,” students have the opportunity to earn different colored “belts” as they master each new song.

 

4th & 5th Grade Choir

In both the 4th and 5th grade choirs, the primary objective is to develop the student as an independent singer and musician, as well as an actively contributing member of the group.  Students gain exposure to a variety of musical styles and genres and are given several opportunities to perform throughout the school year.

Major Performances Include:

  • Veterans Day Chapel
  • Christmas Program
  • Grandparents Day
  • Spring Concert
  • Various Chapels and Spirit Assemblies
  • Choral Festivals

Classwork includes group discussion, sight singing, vocal warm ups, breathing exercises, vocal technique, music reading, ear training, solfège, diction, and performance technique.  Students are expected to practice and memorize songs both in class and at home prior to performances.

 

Instrumental Music


4th Grade Band and Strings

This is a beginning class where students take their first steps in learning to play a wind or string instrument.  This includes learning proper holding and playing technic, bow and breath control, as well as basic notation and musicianship.

5th Grade Band and Strings

In this class, students continue to develop their skills on their instrument. Developing tone quality and more complex notation, rhythm, dynamic contrast as well as beginning ensemble playing, are all included this year.

 

Art
 

Elementary: Art History/Studio Art

Elementary students at Calvary Christian School get 45 minutes of art history/studio art biweekly.  They learn about fine art, art movements, famous artists, and art techniques. The hands-on studio portion incorporates a wide range of media, including, drawing, painting, ceramics , printmaking, and collage . Students are encouraged to be creative in the art making process.

 

Library

The CCS Library is a place of learning, discovery, and exploration where students can develop a lifelong love of reading. Through a wide variety of authors, genres, and topics, students are encouraged to discover books that spark their interests, inspire curiosity, and broaden their understanding of the world.

The library partners with classroom teachers to extend and enrich classroom learning, providing books and lessons that help students explore topics more deeply and make meaningful connections. Students visit the library each week to choose books that match their reading levels and interests. The Accelerated Reader program supports comprehension and reading growth, while weekly lessons introduce students to library skills, the Dewey Decimal System, reading strategies, authors, genres, and a variety of topics connected to their everyday lives.

The CCS Library is a place where students can grow as readers, explore new ideas, and discover the joy of reading—building a foundation that will support their education for years to come.

 

Technology


Calvary Christian School Tech Lab

Calvary Christian School Computer Lab The CCS Computer Lab provides students with opportunities to develop essential technology skills and apply them to everyday learning.

Students use Google Workspace tools to create presentations, documents, and spreadsheets while building skills in communication, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Renovated in 2024, the Computer Lab features 25 updated workstations and is available for teachers to use throughout the week. Two Chromebook carts are also available for teachers to check out for classroom use, providing students with additional opportunities to integrate technology into their learning.

Technology is used to enhance the learning experience at CCS while still focusing on "pen and paper" skills. Classrooms are equipped with internet access, LCD projectors, and document cameras that help teachers enhance instruction and engage students in meaningful, interactive learning. 

Typing

Third grade students participate in weekly typing classes, developing keyboarding skills that support their success across subjects and prepare them for the increasing use of technology in their education.