LOWER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

At Carolina Christian School, we prepare our students to work through real-life situations as a person of faith, character and integrity. It is our desire that all CCS Lower School students are prepared for secondary education with a strong academic and spiritual foundation, that they identify and utilize their God-given talents for kingdom growth, and that they are effective communicators and thoughtful problem solvers. Our school environment and classroom curriculum were developed to bolster each of these preparatory areas.

LOWER SCHOOL SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday / 8:15am-3:00pm

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 1:8 (Jr. Kindergarten) and 1:18 (Grades Kindergarten - 5th grade)

LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM

All North Carolina state standards are met.
Strong academic core classes: Bible, Language Arts, Math, Reading/Literature, Spelling, Grammar, Social Studies, Science and Health
Heavy Phonics based coursework.
Handwriting: manuscript focus (1st grade) and cursive (2nd grade)
Hands-on manipulatives employed in the classroom
Academic testing: 3rd-5th grade annually
Students participate in weekly chapel and daily Bible lessons which provide a strong Biblical foundation and spiritual guidance.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES (weekly rotation)

LOWER SCHOOL EXTENSION

Academic Competitions (1st-5th grades)
All School Musical Performances
Class Field Trips (Field trips are aligned with current curriculum as an extension of the classroom.)
Annual Fine Arts Gala
Annual Musical Participation
Field Day
Grandparents/ Special Friends Day Celebration
Clubs: Game Club (1st-5th grades) Running Club (1st-5th grades) Science Olympiad (3rd-5th grades)
Athletics (4th and 5th grades)
Before & After School Care is available (additional fee applies)