文法学校

圣经是我们整个课程的中心. The Bible unifies all knowledge and is the standard by which we judge all things. At BCS, we partner with parents in the spiritual formation of their children. 在文法学校, the emphasis is placed on basic Biblical concepts and facts, 养成敬虔的习惯(美德). 除了 to our core Bible material, 历史 is studied sequentially using the Veritas历史项目 这样学生就学习了所有的重大事件, 人, and changes in Western Civilizations from the Egyptians to current American 历史.

我们使用 拼写写和读 (SWR) curriculum which provides for a multi-sensory approach to learning spelling, 写作, 和阅读. This gives the student several neural avenues through hearing, moving, seeing, and doing. Students learn to build words with phonics and decode phonemes all while practicing 写作 letters in cursive to hone their fine motor skills.

语法在我们的社会中是一门失传的艺术. 在BCS，学生们练习 雪利法 语法提供了一系列的押韵, 口号, and gestures to teach the students the different parts of speech and how they interact. This lays the groundwork for students to learn how to compose eloquent and whimsical speeches and essays (which ultimately enables them to become clear thinkers and communicators). This works perfectly in conjunction with our 写作 program utilizing auditory, 视觉, and movement modes of learning for multiple pathways to the brain for high retention and skill building.

One of the goals at Bloomfield Christian School is that books become a source of joy and passion for our students. 我们使用 great books that have stood the test of time in forming generation after generation. 在书的开头, the mind is expanded and stretched into worlds unknown so that we may better understand our own world. All of this is done under the light of The Book, God’s Holy Word.

数学ematics is one of the pillars of a truly liberal arts education. Therefore, BCS places a priority on learning mathematical concepts and problem-solving. 为此，我们利用 新加坡数学 which teaches through a three-tiered approach: concrete-pictorial-abstract. Students begin with concrete manipulatives (physical objects) to touch and see how basic arithmetic operations work. They then move on to pictorial bar-models which helps them “see” the number theory behind the concrete objects. Finally, students begin solving math problems in the abstract using what they’ve learned. 这导致了数学技能和知识的掌握.

The study of 拉丁 is essential to classical, Christian education for a number of reasons. It is the foundation of our own language (mastery of 拉丁 vocabulary drastically increases the knowledge of English vocabulary, 尤其是在科学领域). Its grammatical structure helps us think more clearly and understand the grammar of English. Some of the greatest works of Western literature were written in 拉丁 and students are enabled to encounter these great works directly without the need for translators. 在文法学校, 学生从K-3开始学习基本词汇, and in grades 4-6 they being their study of formal grammar which will continue through 10th-grade.

BCS firmly believes that God is revealed through his creation. 像这样, 科学是一种奇妙的邂逅, beautiful world God has created for us to enjoy and know Him. Each grade works through a thematic unit ranging from the study of bugs and insects to the study of the stars and astronomy. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the basic observational skills through hands-on experimentation, 区域生物学的记忆与分类, 并对上帝的创造产生热爱和好奇.

玩耍是我们成长的重要组成部分. We are embodied creatures and must learn to properly use and enjoy our bodies. Students are provided ample time for free play and structured training in the basic skills of bodily movement which can be developed for higher-level sports as they grow.

The 视觉 (fine) and performing arts are an essential component of classical, Christian education. We are made in the image of God, who is the Master Artist. 像这样, the creation of and enjoyment of beauty is indispensable to us fulfilling our human nature. 从幼儿园开始, music classes meet regularly to learn the basics of music theory, 性能, 培养对数字节奏的热爱. 除了, a strings orchestra program runs throughout the curriculum further developing musical skills and appreciation.

Students also begin working on artistic skills of painting, 画, 通过学习和模仿大师来雕刻. Through this combination of analysis and practice students are enabled both to know the history of the development of art and acquire the skills of creating beautiful works of art.