WCS Lower School
LOWER SCHOOL
Fostering Your Child's Love for Learning
WCS Lower School spans PreK3 through 4th grade, creating a Christ-centered foundation for each child’s academic, spiritual, and personal growth.
In the Primary years (PreK3, PreK4, Kindergarten, and 1st grade), our teachers use a holistic curriculum designed to nurture age-appropriate development while fostering a love for learning. Carefully selected experiences in Bible, music, art, PE, storytelling, and technology help students grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. As children move through the elementary grades, they encounter a challenging academic program rooted in a Biblical worldview, supported by personalized instruction that meets them where they are.
Beyond the classroom, enrichment opportunities allow students to explore their gifts and talents while developing friendships and a strong sense of belonging within our community. Since 1975, WCS has partnered with families to raise Christian servants, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners who are prepared for success both now and for eternity.
Primary School
Pre-K at WCS
At WCS, our accredited PreK3 and PreK4 program provides a safe, nurturing environment where young learners can begin their educational journey with joy and confidence. Through a Christ-centered foundation, children explore their natural curiosity while developing essential skills that prepare them for lifelong learning. Our holistic curriculum emphasizes social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth through engaging experiences in Bible, music, art, PE, storytelling, and technology.
Teachers use hands-on, age-appropriate strategies to personalize learning, helping each child build confidence, foster creativity, and discover the joy of learning in a supportive classroom community.
CURRICULUM
Bible and Spiritual Life
Preschool students will grow closer to God through daily Bible lessons, Chapel and House Group activities. Each day, teachers and students join in prayer, singing, and praising God. Students will learn about major Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories and characters, with a focus on Jesus and His life and teachings. The teaching of Christian values and character – such as love, compassion and kindness is at the core of each Bible lesson and interwoven throughout the preschool curriculum. Preschool students participate in Lower School Chapel and House Meetings each week. They also join K-12th grade students in All School Chapel several times throughout the year.
Verbal and Linguistics
The Frogstreet program develops verbal, written and cognitive skills. Students are introduced to letters and sounds, understanding opposites, rhyming skills and building vocabulary through group activities and dramatic play.
Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Students are taught the use of scissors, holding pencils or crayons properly, writing first and last names, running, jumping, skipping, galloping and climbing.
Social and Interpersonal Relationships
Listening skills, taking turns, following directions, task completion, and solving problems with words are skills your child will learn in the classroom. Children will also learn about God’s love and how to be accepted by others for their individuality.
Logic and Mathematics
Students will participate in fun hands-on activities that promote early number sense. They will become aware of shapes and patterns and start realizing that geometric shapes are part of everyday objects. Students will also have opportunities to learn about sorting, patterning, spatial relationships, rote and rational counting, ordinal numbers and sequencing, and measurement comparisons.
Primary School
Kindergarten at WCS
Kindergarten at WCS is where children take their next big step in building both faith and foundational skills. Rooted in our mission, we provide each student with the opportunity to acknowledge and respond through faith to the Word of God while engaging in a well-rounded educational program.
Our teachers balance rigorous academics with intentional social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring every child is prepared for success in the classroom and beyond. Students grow through meaningful experiences in Bible, reading, math, science, and social studies, as well as enrichment in art, music, PE, and technology.
By fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence, our Kindergarten program helps children not only master core skills but also begin to understand their God-given gifts and how to use them in service to others.
CURRICULUM
Bible and Spiritual Life
Bible study and prayer is a very important time for our kindergarteners. The Bible is interwoven into all curriculum areas. Using Deep Roots, our kindergarteners go through stories of the Old Testament and New Testament. Students are encouraged to apply Biblical lessons to their own lives and spend time reviewing character traits such as obedience, respect and responsibility. Students participate in Lower School Chapel and House Meetings each week. They also join K-12th grade students in All School Chapel several times throughout the year. For more information on House Chapels, please visit page 13.
Social Studies
The social studies curriculum seeks to build upon the foundation of culture and community. Kindergartners study the state of Texas and national heritage, as well as patriotic holidays and the contributions of historic people. Students also learn about the geographic concept of location and the physical and human characteristics of places. Worldview is extended to an understanding of God’s love for all people.
Science
The science curriculum builds upon the natural curiosity of young children as they discover the wonder of God’s creation. Students learn about the natural world by identifying and investigating rocks, water, soil, living organisms, and objects. Students are introduced to the concept of a system as a collection of cycles, structures, and processes that interact. Computers and information technology tools are used for support.
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum focuses on the basic foundations of math concepts. Our teachers develop these core principles through exploration of patterns, sorting, counting, making math connections, and problem solving. Problem solving skills are demonstrated through the use of informal language to communicate early understanding of connections within and outside of mathematics.
Language Arts
The kindergarten reading curriculum is a combination of whole language and sequential phonics instruction. Teachers use a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to prepare students to read, write and develop language skills. Students receive both whole group and small group instruction to give them the skills and tools they need to be successful readers, writers and communicators.
Primary School
1st Grade at WCS
In 1st grade, students at Westbury Christian School continue to build on the strong foundation established in Pre-K and Kindergarten, moving with confidence into more structured learning while still being nurtured in a Christ-centered environment.
Our Christian teachers are trained to guide students through a holistic curriculum that balances academic rigor with social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Children strengthen early literacy and math skills, begin exploring science and social studies more deeply, and practice applying what they learn through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Enrichment in Bible, music, art, PE, storytelling, and technology provides a well-rounded education that sparks creativity and fosters curiosity.
With personalized strategies that meet each child where they are, our 1st Grade program encourages independence, responsibility, and a lifelong love for learning—preparing students for continued success in the elementary years ahead.
CURRICULUM
Bible and Spiritual Development
Bible study and prayer is a very important time for our first graders. The Bible is interwoven into all curriculum areas. With Deep Roots, our first graders focus on the Old Testament, specifically from Creation to the Promised Land. Students are encouraged to apply Biblical lessons to their own lives and spend time reviewing character traits such as obedience, respect and responsibility. Students participate in Lower School Chapel and House Meetings each week. They also join K-12th grade students in All School Chapel several times throughout the year. For more information on House Chapels, please visit our academic catalog.
Social Studies
The first grade social studies curriculum builds upon early social studies concepts through literature and class discussions. Students develop a balanced overview of American heritage and an understanding to discern connections between events. First graders create and use simple maps to draw conclusions about physical characteristics of places and their impact on daily life. Not only has this approach provided students a strengthened knowledge of God, but has helped develop an interest in history, geography, citizenship, economics and culture.
Language Arts
The language arts curriculum continues to develop oral language and communication skills while moving to become a more independent reader and writer. Each child participates in a variety of instructional settings such as guided reading and writing, as well as readers’ and writers’ workshops to meet individual needs at the appropriate level. Daily reading of a variety of texts and writing for a variety of audiences increase your child’s fluency and comprehension in the literacy process.
Science
The first grade science curriculum uses simple investigations to develop the skills of asking questions and gathering information to explore the wonders of God’s creation. Students also make measurements, construct explanations, and draw conclusions using non-standard units and tools to extend the five senses. First graders identify and investigate components of the natural world including rocks, soil, natural resources, heat, interdependence, and living versus non-living things.
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum of WCS utilizes a logical method of instruction taught with a Biblical worldview. Students will understand the foundational concepts of addition and subtraction and place value by using concrete objects. Students study patterns, sorting, counting, making math connections, and problem solving. Students create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate emerging math ideas.
Primary School
2nd Grade at WCS
Our 2nd grade program is designed to help your child think critically and apply their learning in in cross-curricular ways. Our teachers will guide students in the transition from learning how to read into reading to learn and becoming more responsible and mature learners.
Your child will develop life skills through enriching experiences with Bible, music, art, PE, and library and teacher-directed lessons that emphasize mastery and deep reflection. Technology is incorporated into the classroom and teachers use a variety of assessments and instructional strategies to support your student’s needs. Our goal is to foster the individual growth of each child spiritually, socially, academically and physically.
CURRICULUM
Bible and Spiritual Development
Bible study and prayer is a very important time for our second graders. The Bible is interwoven into all curriculum areas. Using Deep Roots, second graders focus on the New Testament, specifically the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Students are encouraged to apply Biblical lessons to their own lives and spend time reviewing character traits such as obedience, respect and responsibility. Students participate in Lower School Chapel and House Meetings each week. They also join K-12th grade students in All School Chapel several times throughout the year. For more information on House Chapels, please visit page 13.
Social Studies
The second grade Studies Weekly curriculum focuses on branches of government, Native Americans up to the Revolutionary War and beginning of our nation, as well as basic economic principles. Students will begin to develop a patriotic appreciation as they see how God guides in the building of a country and studies various contributors to our nation’s history. We believe history is “His story” and that history facts in the Bible are accurate and show how God is in control of events of world history.
Language Arts
The Savvas MyView curriculum combines a whole language and phonetic approach to teaching reading, writing, spelling and English skills. Reading familiar classic and contemporary works, second graders increase fluency and demonstrate understanding by producing a variety of projects. Students transition to reading longer texts with less picture support and complete several novel studies throughout the year, including The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Frindle.
Science
The Pearson Interactive Science curriculum allows students to plan and to conduct investigations to develop the skills for making measurements using non-standard and standard units. The goal is to stimulate the students’ interest in science through a study of the wonders of God’s creation and the components and processes of the natural world, including the water cycle and use of resources. Second graders observe melting, evaporating, weathering, and pushing and pulling of objects. Students also observe living and nonliving things, needs of plants and animals, functions of plants, and how living organisms depend on their environment.
Mathematics
The Texas Go Math curriculum is used in all of our elementary classes. This mathematics curriculum provides students with sequenced math lessons while learning problem solving skills. The students memorize facts and learn to solve multi-step problems. Whole number addition and subtraction problems are solved first with concrete models and then with symbolic representation to achieve fluency. The curriculum is supplemented by charts, games, visuals and flashcards.
Elementary School
3rd Grade at WCS
Third grade at WCS marks an important stage in a child’s educational journey, as students continue developing independence, responsibility, and critical thinking skills.
Our Christian teachers guide students through a holistic, Christ-centered curriculum that challenges them academically while nurturing their spiritual, social, and physical growth. In 3rd Grade, children make the transition from “learning to read” into “reading to learn,” strengthening comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills that support cross-curricular success. Math concepts grow more advanced as students apply problem-solving strategies, while science and social studies lessons invite them to think critically about the world around them. Enrichment in Bible, music, art, PE, and library instruction further develops creativity and life skills.
With purposeful integration of technology and a variety of instructional strategies, our teachers ensure that each child is supported in mastering essential skills while deepening their love for learning in a Christ-centered community.
CURRICULUM
Bible and Spiritual Development
Bible study and prayer is a very important time for our third graders. The Bible is interwoven into all curriculum areas. Using Deep Roots, third graders focus on the Old Testament, specifically God’s promises to Israel. Students are encouraged to apply Biblical lessons to their own lives and spend time reviewing character traits such as kindness, patience and responsibility. Students participate in Lower School Chapel and House Meetings each week. They also join K-12th grade students in All School Chapel several times throughout the year.
Social Studies
The third grade social studies curriculum is Studies Weekly, which focuses on American history, including explorers and inventors. They learn more about communities in addition to how business and marketing principles support our country. Third graders also discuss how to be good citizens in an ever-changing society.
Language Arts
The Savvas MyView curriculum focuses on the following areas: reading, grammar, writing skills, and vocabulary. Students will spend significant blocks of time reading and writing independently. Students practice and review vocabulary, listening skills, critical thinking skills and analyzing different types of literature. Students learn how to develop, improve, and edit their creative writing. Games, contests, and review exercises are used daily to create a fun approach to spelling. Dictionary skills, writing skills, and word usage skills are used each week to review concepts that are taught in grammar and reading. Students complete several novel studies including Lemonade War, The One and Only Ivan and Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer.
Science
The third grade science curriculum is designed for students to see God’s handiwork in His creation. Students plan and implement investigations to collect information using tools such as microscopes. Third graders also make inferences, communicate conclusions, and make informed decisions. Students identify the importance of components of the natural world including rocks, soil, water, atmospheric gases, and forces that change Earth. Students also explore magnetism, gravity, needs of organisms, habitats, and competition within an ecosystem.
Mathematics
The third grade mathematics curriculum is Texas Go Math. The goal of third grade mathematics is to strengthen the foundation of addition, subtraction and multiplication problems so students are able to move on to solve more complex problems. Additional emphasis is placed on the connection of fractional models to symbols. Students use estimation and mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems and are able to rationalize and communicate decisions effectively. Throughout the year, the students evaluate, adapt, and select appropriate strategies, vocabulary, and tools to solve problems.
Elementary School
4th Grade at WCS
Fourth grade at Westbury Christian School is a pivotal year where students take on greater responsibility for their learning while continuing to grow in their faith. Guided by our mission, we provide each student with the opportunity to acknowledge and respond through faith to the Word of God while engaging in an enriched academic program.
Our teachers foster independence and leadership as students sharpen reading comprehension, expand writing skills, and apply mathematical reasoning to more complex problems. Science and social studies encourage curiosity, research, and reflection, helping students connect classroom lessons to the world around them. Enrichment opportunities in Bible, music, art, PE, and library build creativity and life skills, while purposeful use of technology supports critical thinking and collaboration.
By nurturing academic excellence alongside social, emotional, and physical development, our 4th Grade program equips students to step confidently into the upper elementary years as responsible, Christ-centered learners.
CURRICULUM
Bible and Spiritual Development
Bible study, prayer and scripture memorization are very important opportunities for our fourth graders. The Bible is interwoven into all curriculum areas. The fourth graders Bible curriculum has a focus on the New Testament, specifically the book of Acts and the history of the Early Church. Students are encouraged to apply Biblical lessons to their own lives and spend time reviewing character traits such as obedience, respect and responsibility. Students participate in Lower School Chapel and House Meetings each week. They also join K-12th grade students in All School Chapel several times throughout the year.
Social Studies
The fourth graders use Studies Weekly curriculum to study important events, issues, and people of the state of Texas. Students examine Texas history from its early years to the present day in regard to human and natural characteristics of the regions of Texas. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the impact of Native Americans, European explorers, and Mexican influences, as well as other cultural groups in Texas. At the end of the year, the fourth graders take a special field trip to Taste of Texas as a celebration of their studies in Texas History.
Language Arts
The 4th grade language arts curriculum is a combination of Savvas My View and frequent novel studies to instill a love of reading and an ability to think critically as students read. Through group and independent reading, students build their comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. By the end of the year, students will have read many novels together, including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Number the Stars. Students learn to write elaborate narrative essays, informational pieces, and poetry throughout the year.
Science
Fourth grade students use Interactive Science by Pearson and other carefully selected materials as they identify components and processes of the natural world such as properties of soil, effects of oceans, and the role of the sun as our energy source. Physical properties of matter and the causes of change in the states of matter are also studied. Students observe the roles of living and non-living components and recognize the differences between learned characteristics and inherited traits. Students grow in their understanding of God as the Purposeful Creator of our world.
Mathematics
The fourth grade mathematics curriculum is Texas Go Math. Fourth grade students learn to create and apply mathematical concepts in a more abstract manner. The primary focal points of fourth grade are the application of place value concepts, comparing and ordering fractions and decimals, long division, and developing ideas related to measurement and statistics.
Lower School Leadership
Amanda Archer
Lower School Principal
aarcher@westburychristian.org
Dominique DeMoss
Director of Guidance
ddemoss@westburychristian.org
Mary Behn
Lower School Administrative Assistant
mbehn@westburychristian.org
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