Private Christian Academy
SINCE 2004
ACADEMIC POLICY
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Parents/guardians can expect a team of dedicated faculty and staff that provides instruction and direction to meet each student’s learning capability. Your child’s learning is TOP PRIORITY with our PMO personnel.
Your child will experience a small classroom setting with a student/teacher ratio of not more than 10:1 in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 12:1 in 3rd through 5th, and 15:1 in the grades 6th through high school.
Our structured curriculum, which meets and exceeds the Illinios State Board of Education standard, will provide each child with fundamentals that will challenge them to go beyond their minimum talents and to reach their full potential. We use ABEKA and supplements from other scholastic achievement test book companies, such as Chokeberry, Holflin, and Macmillan
Our paced instruction effectively addresses each child’s interest and ability. Your child may advance as quickly as he/she is able. We will spend extra time mastering skills when needed.
Your child will experience effective teaching methods that will address your child’s learning style. Our faculty uses traditional and innovative approaches as needed to make your child’s learning experience very enjoyable and rewarding.
The parents/guardians of our children will feel a sense of security in knowing that our school offers an open door policy and welcomes parent/guardian participation. We are open to your concerns and suggestions and will be available to speak with you about your child’s education.
We practice a safe learning environment with clearly stated student disciplinary and classroom policies. PMO students are expected to respect others and abide by the school rules. These rules are instituted to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
Daily Schedule
We encourage you to help PMO staff in the education progress of your child. This includes but not limited to checking homework, communicating with the teacher, etc. We ask that you do the following:
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Check homework folder daily
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Look at all papers and sign required signature spots
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Compliment new skills learned
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Notice skills your child may need extra practice in
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Train child to put papers to stay at home in a special place
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Help child do missed homework when ill or out of school
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Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Provide quiet homework place with adequate/necessary supplies
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Make sure practice is emphasized on neatness of homework assignments and book bag
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Encourage your child to do homework as independently as possible
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Check homework and help correct and explain mistakes
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Maintain a 9:00pm bedtime
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Make sure they have general supplies everyday (VERY IMPORTANT)
“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through JESUS CHRIST; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” Hebrews 13:21
8:30 am Devotion
9:00 am Book Reports/ Journal
9:15 am Instructional
9:30 am Spelling/ Phonics
10:00 am English/ Math
10:30 am Penmanship/ History
11:00 am Lunch
11:30 am Recess
12:00 pm Reading Groups
12:30 pm Health/ Science
1:00 pm Instructional
2:00 pm Review
2:30 pm Homework review/ prepare for home
3:00 pm Closing Prayer
3:15 pm Dismissal
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Communication Arts
Communication Arts include reading, literature, English, writing, spelling, phonics, and penmanship. The specific goals in communication arts are as follows:
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Word recognition, visual/auditory discrimination, decoding or phonics, and comprehension
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Comprehension of vocabulary, literal/interpretive understanding
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Classification skills and use of dictionary and valuable reference materials
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Verbal, listening, and speaking skills
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Written and spoken language skills (grammar and word usage)
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Study Skills
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Vocabulary (words)
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Spelling
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Penmanship (print and cursive)
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Literature
Mathematics includes addition, subtraction, pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The curriculum of mathematics is sequential teaching/learning experience beginning with basic operations and proceeds to more complex operations. The mathematics curriculum includes but not limited to:
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Numbers and numeration (basic recognition of numbers and number words)
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Operations (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication)
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Geometry (finding area, circumference, diameters, etc.)
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Measurement (inches, centimetres, yard, gallons, etc.)
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Graphing (bar, pie charts, line, etc.)
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Probability and statistics (ratio, predictions, etc.)
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Application and problem solving (word problems, etc.)
Mathematics
Our Social Studies curriculum is designed to help students to be constantly aware of self, others and our environment and the inevitable interaction among these. The social studies curriculum includes but not limited to:
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History (presidents, important events, civil rights leaders, etc.)
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Geography (state capitals, continents, landmarks, etc.)
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Political Science
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Economics (bank checks, balancing check books, etc.)
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Anthropology (human development, culture, etc.)
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Inquiry skills (scientific methods, etc.)
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Careers
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Life science (plants, animals, etc.)
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Physical Science (energy, matter, etc.)
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Earth Science (planets, space, etc.)
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Social Studies
Our social curriculum is designed to help students by providing learning experiences which result in self-discipline, individualized thinking, and the acquisition of skills. The social curriculum includes but not limited to:
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Art (painting, projects, etc.)
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Music (classical, Christian, etc.)
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Physical education
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Speech (public speaking, presentations, etc.)
Social communications
Homework Guidelines
Homework is an important follow-up activity of a lesson presented during instructional hours. It offers the opportunity to supplement and reinforce classroom teaching, it is designed to strengthen or develop a deeper understanding of instructional materials. Homework is giving every night along with reading assignments. A few homework guidelines to follow:
Time should be set aside for home study each evening and on weekends
Primary (Kindergarten thru 2nd)
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twenty (20) to forty (40) minutes each day
Intermediate (3rd thru 4th)
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forty-five (45) to sixty (60) minutes each day
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(5th thru 6th) sixty (60) to seventy-five (75) minutes each day
Junior High (7th and up)
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seventy-five (75) to ninety (90) minutes each day
Included in study time should be:
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a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes of reading daily
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Mentally review all concepts, ideas, vocabulary associated with a particular subject
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Complete all follow-up of an instructional activity