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WCS offers a Three-Dimensional Program of education for
its students. It consists of a Spiritual Development
Program, an Academic Development
Program, and a Student Activity
Program. Each one of these three dimensions receives equal attention
in application, as explained in the following articles. Students
receive instruction through varied experiences and utilize planned
and proven methods to elevate them to a greater level of education
- spiritually, formally, and practically.
 The K3 class enjoy playing in the sandbox. |
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K3-K4 teachers use the High Reach Learning Curriculum
to reach higher, grow stronger and educate the whole child
in a spiritual environment. The curriculum is based on
sound educational theories of child development and learning.
It promotes reading and math readiness,
emerging language skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
Kindergarten reading curriculum is a combination
of whole language and phonics instruction. Preparing students
to read, write and develop language skills, teachers use
a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities. Those
students who are ready to read will be given appropriate
instruction. The mathematics curriculum features hands-on
activities utilizing several math publishers: Saxon Math,
Hands on Math, Touch Math and Mathematics Their Way. Repetition
and patterning skills are the hallmarks of this grade level
and serve as a tool for students to retain new skills.
First Grade uses Literacy Place curriculum in teaching
students to love reading. This program includes the use
of home readers and the Accelerated Reader program to help
students become confident young readers. Thirty minutes
a day is set aside for independent reading to help students
meet their individualized reading goals. Math is also emphasized
through the use of the popular Saxon Math curriculum. Saxon
Math emphasizes hands on activities that help develop student’s
higher-level thinking skills.
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Co-curricular classes are an intricate part of the Primary
Department’s educational philosophy. All students
benefit from physical education, music, Spanish and art
instruction taught by teachers trained in their respective
fields. Students also participate in a music and a P.E.
program during the school year.
Students are also introduced to computer and library skills.
In addition to computer instruction, technology is integrated
into the core subjects in the classroom. The library is
available to students several times per week both as a
class activity and on their own to check out books. Also,
one class period of library skills instruction is given
to students in K4, kindergarten and first grade. |
K3-K4 students have daily Bible lessons with an
emphasis on well-known Old Testament and New Testament
stories.
Kindergarten classes focus on
lessons from the Old Testament, beginning with the story
of creation.
First Grade classes spend the first part of the
year reviewing the Old Testament. The balance of the year
is spent studying the life of Jesus in the four gospels.
To begin a successful day, all students attend chapel
and take turns leading other classes in praise and prayer.
Chapel consists of Bible stories, “fun” singing
and prayer. |
Westbury
Christian School
10420 Hillcroft
Houston, Texas 77096-9946
713-551-8100
713-551-8117 (fax)
Suggestions/Corrections: ppollard@westburychristian.org
Last update: October 02, 2007
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