Academics
"Striving for Excellence"
We use A Beka Book Curriculum
Content from a Biblical Perspective
Every lesson, from History to Sciences, are centered on a Biblical perspective.
Lesson Plans that Guide You Step-by-Step
You can have confidence in this curriculum and our staff to guide your student toward their best potential.
Textbooks and Visual Aids for Preschool-12th grade
Each textbook and classroom are filled with visual aids to help your student grasp what they are being taught.
Every teacher at Blue Water Christian Academy has earned a collegiate degree in education or teaching. Multiple teachers have their Masters degree. Also, our smaller class sizes gives each student more one-on-one time with their teachers. This helps students grasp a topic quicker and more comprehensively. Over all BCA provides every student with an education that will help them to be balanced and prepared for what is ahead.
Elementary Program
Every elementary student is required to master certain aspects of academia before the student should be advanced to the next grade. Below you will find a brief synopsis of what we teach and believe each student should master while in that particular grade.
K-4 Readiness
The K-4 readiness program has a definite curriculum including phonics and reading, writing, numbers, poetry, and fun activities. Children learn the alphabet, number concepts from 1-20, and counting from 1-100. K-4 Children do not receive grades.
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten program is a complete educational program that teaches children how to read phonetically. The curriculum includes many small readers, workbooks, and phonics cards. Your child will learn the letters of the alphabet and will learn to read (450-word vocabulary). A complete range of subjects is covered, including writing, art, poetry, music, science, and numbers. The children learn to count from 1 to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s. Children find that the kindergarten curriculum is an enjoyable learning experience.
First Grade
Reading: A Beka Book Christian Reading Series and other readers. Phonics: drill and word analysis skills. Writing: spelling, writing words and sentences. Arithmetic: emphasis on addition, subtraction, introduction to simple tables of multiplication, money values, story problems, and simple fractions. History, science, Bible instruction, poetry, and art are also included.
Second Grade
Review of first grade material. Reading: many books, including A Beka Book Christian readers. Phonics: drill work and word analysis skills. Writing: vocabulary building, penmanship, and cursive writing. Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, introduction to multiplication, division, and Roman numerals. History, science, Bible instruction, and poetry memorization, art, and music are also included.
Third Grade
Reading: a variety of readers from the A Beka Book Christian readers, including Pilgrim’s Progress. English: grammar, punctuation, penmanship, spelling, vocabulary, and poetry. Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, combinations, story problems, etc. History: a look at America. Science: natural and physical science. Bible instruction is also included as are art and music.
Fourth Grade
Reading: character-building patriotic stories, vocabulary, and speed reading. Spelling and vocabulary: 30 words per week with 10 definitions. Penmanship: daily work on correct letter formation and writing. English: grammar and usage, composition. History: general survey of American history. Science: survey of earth science, the body, weather, plants, insects, water, etc. Arithmetic: drill in speed and accuracy in the four arithmetic processes, multiplication facts through 12, multiplying by two-digit numbers, dividing by two-digit numbers, working fractions, measures; traditional approach. Poetry memorization, music, Bible instruction, and art are also included.
Fifth Grade
Reading: character-building patriotic stories from A Beka Book series, speed reading, and book reports. Spelling and vocabulary: 35 words with 10 definitions per week. English: grammar and usage, creative writing, library research project. History and geography: a study of ancient civilization up to the present in the Eastern Hemisphere, map work included. Science: survey of weather, energy, plants, animals, geology, and conservation. Arithmetic: drill in speed and accuracy in the four arithmetic processes, decimals, fractions, word problems; traditional approach. Bible instruction, poetry memorization, art, and music are also included.
Sixth Grade
Reading: character-building patriotic stories, speed-reading and comprehension, book reports. Spelling and vocabulary: 35 words and definitions per week. English: grammar and usage, creative writing, library research projects. History and geography: a study of the Western Hemisphere, map work included. Science: creation, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science. Arithmetic: drill in speed and accuracy in the four arithmetic processes, fractions, decimals, percentage, graphs, metric system, geometric figures; traditional approach. Bible instruction, poetry memorization, art, and music are also included.
Latchkey
We offer an after school watch that includes homework help, activities, and a snack time. It is available for parents who are not able to pick up their children right after school. Latchkey is from 3:15 - 5 pm. If you would like more information about Latchkey, email us today!
Junior High Program
Our Junior High Program was developed to help prepare the young people for what is ahead in their lives. Currently the Junior High core classes are taught traditionally. And some of their electives are through streaming through the Abeka Christian School. This way, all curriculum coincides with the other classes and help transition the young people for whatever the future holds ahead.
High School Program
Our High School program is brand new in 2020-21. We have been blessed with wonderful higher schoolers. It is during a young person’s teenage years that he faces many life choices. The need for a supportive and Christian environment is key during this time of movement toward independence. The goal of BCA is to develop Christian leaders by teaching every subject from a Christ-centered worldview. This includes instilling strength of character and courage to obey God’s Word that will result in true prosperity and strength. BCA provides the opportunity for academic excellence in a college preparatory environment. We want to prepare the young people to serve God in whatever way He has planned for their life.
Majority of our High School classes are taught traditionally. Others are taught from the streaming services in correlation to the Abeka curriculum. All streaming classes are overseen and assisted by an in person faculty member.