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Shrewsbury Christian Academy implements a wide variety of curriculum in order to accomplish outlined educational learning objectives. Teachers also utilize outside resources to enhance the curriculum. Students are engaged in the learning process and invited to be active participants. We offer weekly enrichment classes to all students in Kindergarten through grade eight. These classes include instruction in music, art, physical education and computer technology. Middle school students also receive Spanish. All grades visit the SCA library regularly and participate in a weekly chapel service.
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Academics
Shrewsbury Christian Academy seeks to provide learning experiences that help develop students with a biblical worldview to become servant leaders and disciples of Christ Jesus.
By examining God’s word across the curriculum, students learn that they are created in His image, and they can know God as revealed in Christ, who was made present through the Holy Spirit. (Luke 1:35)
Our commitment to academic excellence challenges us to incorporate these spiritual goals into the traditional disciplines of education.
Shrewsbury Christian Academy implements a wide variety of curriculum in order to accomplish outlined educational learning objectives. Teachers also utilize outside resources to enhance the curriculum. Students are engaged in the learning process and invited to be active participants. We offer weekly enrichment classes to all students in kindergarten through grade eight. These classes include instruction in music, art, physical education and computer technology (For more information on the technology program, please click here). Middle school students receive Spanish and an elective choice. All grades visit the SCA library regularly and participate in chapel services throughout the school year.
Pre-School (3 and 4 Year Old)
To learn more out SCA's pre-school program, please click here.
Early Childhood (K – 2nd Grade)
Bible
Students receive direct Bible instruction, even though Biblical principles are integrated throughout the day. Students study God’s word, memorize scripture and learn to apply God’s instruction to their own lives. Teachers use the Positive Action for Christ curriculum as a framework.
Language Arts
SCA combines a strong phonics program with elements of whole language while using strategies that are rich in a variety of literature and creative writing experiences which we believe to be the best approach to teaching reading.
Invented spelling is encouraged in kindergarten where students apply their knowledge of phonics. Kindergartners also use sight word lists, charts and graphic organizers to help them spell words. Formal spelling instruction begins in first grade. Children learn spelling rules, develop good study habits and practice dictionary skills.
Students are introduced to grammar skills beginning in the first grade. Grammar rules are taught and reinforced during daily grammar instruction and applied during creative writing experiences.
Handwriting/Penmanship
Through the use of developmentally appropriate activities, children in kindergarten establish hand dominance and practice writing letters and numerals in proper formation. First and second graders continue to practice manuscript within a curriculum that reinforces phonics rules and Scripture. Second grade students begin learning cursive in late fall and progress to cursive independence by the end of the school year.
Math
The use of manipulatives, math games and a variety of math reproducible are used to lay a strong foundation of mathematical concepts in Kindergarten. Beginning in first grade, math concepts are taught through ACSI's Purposeful Design math curriculum. The use of manipulatives, the application of reasoning skills, and problem solving strategies help reflect God’s order and unchanging attributes.
Social Studies
The kindergarten social studies curriculum helps students develop a strong awareness and understanding of the world around them through the exploration of themed units. In first grade, the social studies curriculum expands the students’ understanding of people, geography, community and citizenship. Second graders continue to study geography and communities and are introduced to American history with an emphasis on the establishment of our nation, famous leaders of the past, and government.
Science
Based on the Biblical truth that God has created all living things, Kindergarten children learn through observation and investigation the intricate details of His creation. First and second graders continue to use their senses to make careful observations, ask questions, form hypotheses, and test them through experimentation. Areas of life science, physical science, earth and space science, and health and safety are introduced.
Elementary (3rd – 5th Grade)
Bible
Students in the elementary grades receive direct Bible instruction daily. Third through fifth grades use the Positive Action for Christ curriculum.
Third grade studies the Old Testament stories of Abraham, Jacob, Joseph and Daniel. By studying these great heroes of Faith, children grow in their own daily walk with God.
The fourth grade focus is on the life of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit and a study of Paul and his missionary journeys. Students gain a deeper understanding of obedience to God.
The grade five curriculum is a survey of the Old Testament. Children learn that just as God desired His people to possess the land of Canaan, so He desires His children to live a life of promise and victory.
Language Arts
Students in third, fourth and fifth grade receive reading instruction through the Foundations & Frameworks reading program. Foundations & Frameworks is an instructional reading program that uses quality literature to address the following elements of reading: vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension.
SCA is committed to adding 2 grades per year until Foundations & Frameworks is offered in all grades.
Through the use of the five stages of the writing process, students are encouraged to express their thoughts clearly to their intended audience. Students write for different purposes as they demonstrate the proper use of grammar use and word usage. Other elements of grammar are practiced and reviewed daily.
Elementary students receive formal spelling instruction five days a week. The spelling program helps students increase their spelling capacity through phonics, in addition to building vocabulary and study skills.
Math
We use ACSI's Purposeful Design Math curriculum in the elementary grades. Grade level computation skills are reviewed and drilled, problem solving skills are addressed at every level, and a grade appropriate understanding of algebraic concepts, geometry and measurement are developed. Children recognize that our God is a God of order and consistency through the orderliness of math.
Social Studies
God created us as social beings to commune with Him and with one another. The third grade social studies curriculum defines community in relation to geography, government and economics. In fourth grade, students study the geography and history of the four major regions of the United States. Since students enrolled at SCA live in Pennsylvania and Maryland, students complete an in depth research report for their respective state. Fifth graders gain awareness and appreciation of God’s providence as He has guided our leaders and blessed our nation as they engage in the study of American history.
Science
Elementary students continue to investigate the wonders of God’s creation through hands-on learning opportunities. Students use the scientific method and apply critical thinking skills as they explore concepts in life science, physical science and earth and space science.
Middle School (6th – 8th Grade)
Bible
Sixth grade students take an in depth look at the 400 year "period of judges". The lessons learned through Daring Deliverers are current and applicable to events of today and remind students that God is in control and nothing takes Him by surprise.
A worldview is an overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. At Shrewsbury Christian Academy, we teach from a Biblical worldview striving to equip our students to be confident and grounded in the Christian faith. This focus is especially important in the middle school grades. The 7th and 8th grade Bible curriculum Lightbearers is designed to help students clearly understand the tenets of the Christian worldview and how they compare to the tenets of the leading postmodern worldviews of our day. Students will learn how to apply their Christian faith to every area of life: theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, sociology, law, politics, economics and history.
Literature
Middle school students receive reading instruction through the Foundations & Frameworks reading program. Foundations & Frameworks is an instructional reading program that uses quality literature to address the five elements of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension.
The middle school literature curriculum enables students to reflect upon ideas, events, people, culture and history in light of God’s Word and purposes for the world. Spelling and vocabulary word lists are elicited from the literature selections that help students understand appropriate and orderly uses of and an appreciation of language. Below is the middle school novel schedule.
Middle School Novel Schedule **
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6th Grade
September
Friedrich by H. Richter
Black Horses for the King by A. McCaffrey
The Bronze Bow by E. Speare
October
The Master Puppeteer by K. Paterson
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by M. Taylor
The King’s Shadow by E. Alder
November
The Slave Dancer by P. Fox
Light in the Forest by C. Richter
December
Fire in Their Eyes by K. Beil
Lightening by S. Simon
January
My Brother, My Sister, and I by Y. Watkins
Rifles for Watie by H. Keith
February
Surviving Hitler by A. Warren
Behind Rebel Lines by S. Reit
Basher Five-Two by P.S. O’Grady
March
The Devil’s Arithmetic by J. Yolen
I, Juan de Pareja by E. Detrevino
Drift House by D. Peck
April
Lost in the Barrens by F. Mowat
The Westing Game by E. Raskin
May
The Edge of the Sward by R. Tingle
Mara: Daughter of the Nile by E. McGraw
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7th Grade
September
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
October
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
November
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
December
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
January
The Call of the Wild by J. London
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