CAROLINA
CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
To teach the mind and guide the soul through a deeper understanding of God the Creator and His world.
LOWER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Carolina Christian School offers a fun-loving Christian environment to students with the hope that they become life-long learners. Our Lower School serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade, offering a class structure that is taught from a Biblical world view with a focus on academic excellence. All Lower School students participate in a variety of enrichment classes, which foster a love for all subjects.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 1:8 (Pre-K) and 1:18 (Grades K-5)
LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM:
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All North Carolina state standards are met.
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Strong academic core classes: Bible, Language Arts, Math, Reading/Literature, Spelling, Social Studies, and Science.
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Heavy Phonics based coursework.
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Cursive writing is taught at the 1st grade level.
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Iowa achievement testing is administered annually.
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Students participate in weekly chapel and daily Bible lessons which provide a strong Biblical foundation and spiritual guidance.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES: (weekly rotation)
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Chapel
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Spanish (Grades 3-5)
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Library
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Music
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Art
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Physical Education (P.E.)
LOWER SCHOOL EXTENSION:
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ACSI Academic Competitions (Math Olympics and Spelling Bee)
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Annual Lower School Musical Production
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Class Field Trips (Field trips are aligned with current curriculum as an extension of the classroom.)
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Annual Art Show
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Annual Musical Participation
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Field Day
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Grandparents/ Special Friends Day Celebration
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Local Community Service Events
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Athletics (Grade 5)
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Running Club (Grade 3-5)
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Before & After School Care is available (additional fee applies)