Preschool
Obortis et Tdio
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Obortis et Tdio
At Modesto Christian School we develop Christ-centered leaders through individual and personalized pathways while balancing exploration and invention in Academics, Athletics, and the Arts.
Pre School
Our preschool is an early childhood program centering learning around open-ended and structured play activities. This allows for development at the individual pace of each child. Children enrolled in our early childhood program enjoy. -size toilets and a sink that is child height per bathroom.
- Bible
- Circle Time
- Non-Structured Learning
- Outside Play
- Themes
- Alphabet
- Field Trips
Preschool Curriculum
Our preschool consists of four classrooms, two 3 year old classes and two 4 year old classes. In addition, there are two bathrooms with two child-size toilets and a sink that is child height per bathroom.
Bible
The Bible lessons teach that there is one true living God and there are three parts to the one God: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We center on God the Son, Jesus, is our Lord and Savior. Children memorize monthly Scripture verses through song and Bible stories from the Old and New Testament. We use worship songs, picture charts, the Bible, and other aides in our instruction.
Circle Time
Children learn to develop their attention span and participate in a group setting called circle time. Activities include opening and closing routines, worship and prayer, calendar, share time, stories, finger plays, songs, and various unit-related events.
Non-Structured Learning
We encourage small motor development through manipulative materials such as blocks, puzzles, learning games, toys and art activities (cutting, gluing, coloring, painting, printing, play dough, etc.). There are many "tray projects" which are self-guided sensory activities that teach sorting (by size, color, same, different), scooping, pouring, matching, dressing, etc.
Outside Play
We encourage large motor development through active participation in such activities as painting, digging, climbing, swinging, balancing, using toys, catching and throwing playground balls. Specific motor skill activities are practiced weekly.
Themes
The month's themes and week's activities are prepared units and are summarized in the monthly preschool calendars.
Alphabet
Zoo Phonics is used to introduce the name and sound of the letters of the alphabet. In addition, we present alphabet letter activities to help in teaching the sound, name and formation of the letter of the week.
Field Trips
Students participate in two off campus field trips during the school year; one in the fall (Pumpkin Patch) and one in the spring (zoo visit). In addition to off campus field trips we will host a few on campus field trips, as well. Preschool parent assistance is essential in providing supervision and transportation.
Elementary
Modesto Christian Elementary students receive hands-on learning activities twice a week in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics! STEAM inspires the next generation of innovators and thinkers!
Curriculum
Kindergarten Curriculum
MCS Kindergarten is a developmentally appropriate full day program that meets all California state standards.
Bible
(Engermeier’s Bible Book) Our program develops spiritual growth in children through the study of Bible stories and memorization of Bible verses.
Chapel
Kindergarteners attend a weekly chapel with lessons developed specifically for their age.
Reading
(Houghton Mifflin) Goals for kindergarteners include letter recognition, phonemic awareness, blending of short vowel words, rhyme, syllabication, sight words, high frequency words, and reading short stories.
Language Arts
(Houghton Mifflin) MCS Kindergarteners develop communication skills such as speaking in complete sentences, expressing ideas clearly, summarizing a story, building vocabulary and are exposed to age appropriate literature and poetry. The curriculum introduces children to expository writing. The students learn to brainstorm, organize, and create a story with a topic sentence and main idea. All writing is done in the Zaner Blosser style.
Math
(Number Skills by A Beka Book) Kindergarteners learn estimation, graphing, pattern, measurement, sorting, classifying, counting by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s, place value, and beginning addition and subtraction.
Science
(by Scott Foresman) Kindergarteners explore units on physical, life and earth science.
Social Studies
(Social Studies K by A Beka Book) Thematic units are used to teach about Johnny Appleseed, Columbus, Pilgrims, Native Americans, Martin Luther King Jr, Community Helpers, and Children of the World.
Enrichment Programs
* Weekly instruction in Physical Education * Weekly instruction in the computer lab
1st Grade Curriculum
MCS First Grade is a full day program that meets all California state standards.
Bible
(ACSI/Purposeful Design Publications) Our program develops spiritual growth in children through the study of Bible stories and memorization of Bible verses. The Bible is presented as the story of God’s acts and words, written so that his people might know God and themselves, accept his gift of salvation, and live lives of joyful service and obedience. The Bible is taught as the divinely inspired and infallible Word of God. The students are immersed in the stories and other writing in the Bible so that they may grow in knowledge, wisdom, sensitivity, and creativity.
Chapel
First Graders attend a weekly chapel with lessons developed specifically for their age.
Reading
(Houghton Mifflin) Houghton Mifflin is an integrated Language Arts program encompassing reading, writing, language, and spelling. We learn beginning, medial, and ending sounds and blends. The curriculum introduces beginning parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective). It also emphasizes work on plurals, tense, contractions, possessives, and development of high frequency vocabulary recognition. The curriculum also includes a comprehensive collection of literature and resources to meet the independent reading needs of all students.
Language Arts
(Houghton Mifflin) MCS First Graders develop communication skills such as expressing ideas clearly, summarizing a story, building vocabulary, and are exposed to age appropriate literature and poetry. The curriculum introduces children to expository writing. The students learn to brainstorm, organize, and create a story with a topic sentence, main idea, and details. All writing is done in the Zaner Blosser style.
Math
(Arithmetic 1 by A Beka Book) First Graders learn addition and subtraction fact families through 20. We also work on time, measurement, money, place value, fractions, and adding and subtracting two digit numbers. Problem solving skills are developed through daily word problems, estimation, and graphing.
Science
(Scott Foresman) First graders explore units on physical, life, and earth science and the human body.
Social Studies
(Bob Jones Heritage Studies 1) Thematic units are used to teach about continents and oceans, life in early America, our families, map skills, and God.
Enrichment Programs
- Weekly instruction in Physical Education
- Weekly instruction in the computer lab
- Weekly visits to the school library
- Weekly instruction in music and music theory Our program includes performance opportunities with Christmas and Grandparent's Day presentations.
Field Trips
Resendiz Fruit Barn / “The Nutcracker” / Stockton Children’s Museum / A Grocery Store
Extended Day Care
Before and after school care is available.
2nd Grade Curriculum
MCS Second Grade is aligned with the California state standards.
Bible
(ACSI/Purposeful Design Publications) Our program develops spiritual growth in children through the study of Bible stories and memorization of Bible verses. The Bible is presented as the story of God’s acts and words, written so that his people might know God and themselves, accept his gift of salvation, and live lives of joyful service and obedience. The Bible is taught as the divinely inspired and infallible Word of God. The students are immersed in the stories and other writing in the Bible so that they may grow in knowledge, wisdom, sensitivity, and creativity.
Chapel
Students attend a weekly chapel with lessons developed specifically for their age. Second graders also present a Biblically based class chapel.
Reading & Language Arts
(Houghton Mifflin) Second graders are learning to be effective communicators while going above and beyond the California State Standards. The program focuses on listening skills, speaking skills, reading skills, and writing. The students study thematic units as they learn reading and comprehension strategies, decoding and phonics, high frequency words, sight words, reading fluency, methods of inquiry, drawing conclusions, critical thinking and making inferences. In language arts, students learn standard-based skills in grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Our students do very well participating in ACSI Speech competitions as well as the ACSI Spelling Bee Competitions. Second graders do many types of writing including introducing report writing, journal writing, persuasive writing, problemsolution writing, invitations, poems, news articles, informative writing, opinion, and comparecontrast writing. We focus on perfecting the writing process for friendly letters, expository writing and narrative writing.
Math
(Arithmetic 2 by A Beka Book) The math book is designed with spiral review, building upon what has been previously taught and including a lot of review and practice of what is being taught. It uses a variety of activities and interesting themes to keep the students interested and motivated to learn the following concepts: Counting beyond 1,000, place value with rounding, addition, subtraction, problem solving, geometry, logical thinking, money(adding and subtracting), roman numerals, graphing, calendar skills, time concepts, telling time to the minute, fractions, measurement, perimeter, multiplication facts and division facts (0-5). This is a book by a Christian publisher and includes Biblical references throughout the pages further reinforcing God’s relevance and his order in our lives.
Science
(by Scott Foresman) Second graders explore units on physical science, life science, earth science, and the human body. Each unit includes exploration activities, investigation activities, and labs. The students are learning scientific terminology as they participate in handson activities.
Social Studies
(Heritage Studies 2 by Bob Jones University) Our students learn about communities and farming (both old and new), the colonies, the Revolutionary war, the start of the United States( including the Great Compromise and the Constitution), people from all over, people that have made an important impact on our lives and on our country. We focus on their roles as responsible citizens while the book helps to integrate Bible Action Truths and Bible Promises for each lesson.
Enrichment Programs
- Weekly instruction in Physical Education
- Weekly instruction in the computer lab
- Weekly visits to the school library
- Weekly instruction in music and music theory
Our program includes performance opportunities with Christmas and Grandparents Day presentations
Field Trips
A Theatrical Presentation (can vary), Fantozzi Farms, Hilmar Cheese, Sacramento Zoo
Extended Day Care
Before and after school care is available.
3rd Grade Curriculum
MCS Third Grade is aligned with the California State standards.
Bible
(CSI, Engermeier’s Bible Book) Introduction of the Bible from Genesis through II Kings. Third-grade participates in a weekly K-5 chapel.
Math
(ABeka) Addition, subtraction, place value, multiplication, division, long division, working with money, time and measurements, calendars, word problems, averaging, finding an unknown number, equivalent equations.
Reading & Language Arts
(Houghton Mifflin) Third graders grow in their communication skills, including reading, writing, test taking, spelling, cursive, penmanship with manuscript maintenance, and listening, as we go through a six unit program.
Science
(Scott Foresman) Third graders study the solar system, machines, energy, plants, and animals. The students do workbook pages as well as project folders. There are experiments and hands-on materials to enhance their learning.
History
(Macmillan/McGraw-Hill) Third graders begin the year with a study of Stanislaus County history. They then study California Communities. They learn how geography affects communities and what makes up a community. They learn about the different regions of California with their distinct geographical features, climate, and natural resources. They also study a unit on Native Americans and how their lives in California have changed throughout the years. They study how California's communities have changed over time, how their economies work, and how communities need government. There are maps and workbook pages which enhance this subject.
Enrichment Programs
- Weekly instruction in Physical Education
- Weekly instruction in the computer lab
- Weekly visits to the school library
- Weekly instruction in music and music theory Our program includes performance opportunities with Christmas and Grandparent's Day presentations.
Field Trips
- McHenry Mansion
- McHenry Museum
- Great Valley Museum
- Caswell State Park
- San Joaquin County Historical Museum
- Micke’s Grove
- Knights Ferry
Extended Day Care
Before and after school care is available.
4th Grade Curriculum
MCS Fourth Grade is aligned with the California State Standards.
Bible
(ACSI - Christ and His Word) Topics covered include the doctrine of Christ, sin, salvation, Bible study, and the purpose of the church. Weekly memory verses are assigned which correspond to the lesson. Christian service is emphasized and encouraged.
Chapel
Students attend a weekly chapel with lessons developed specifically for their age. Fourth graders also present a biblically based class chapel.
Reading & Language Arts
(Houghton Mifflin) Fourth graders are learning to be effective communicators while going above and beyond the California State Standards. The program focuses on listening skills, speaking skills, reading skills, and writing. The students study thematic units as they learn reading and comprehension strategies, decoding and phonics, high frequency words, reading fluency, monitoring and questioning, drawing conclusions, critical thinking and making inferences. In language arts, students learn standard-based skills in grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Our students do very well participating in ACSI Speech competitions as well as the ACSI Spelling Bee Competitions. Fourth graders do many types of writing including report writing, journal writing, persuasive writing, problem-solution writing, invitations, poems, news articles, informative writing, opinion, and compare-contrast writing. We focus on perfecting the writing process for friendly letters, expository writing and narrative writing.
Math
(Scott Foresman - 2008 Diamond Edition) Students learn and practice skills in the following areas: Place value, money, addition and subtraction concepts, multiplication and division concepts, time, graphs, geometry and measurement, fraction concepts and operations, and algebra concepts.
Science
(by Scott Foresman) Fourth graders explore units on physical science, life science, earth science, and the human body. Each unit includes exploration activities, investigation activities, and labs. The students are learning scientific terminology as they participate in handson activities.
Social Studies
(Houghton-Mifflin - Oh, California) Our students learn about California geography and map skills, Native Americans, explorers, Spanish missions, California’s settlers, gold rush, agriculture, and the Great Depression as it relates to California.
Enrichment Programs
- Weekly instruction in Physical Education
- Weekly instruction in the Computer/Chromebooks
- Weekly visits to the school library
- Scholastic Reading Counts Program
- Pep Band
- Weekly instruction in music and music theory
Our program includes performance opportunities with Christmas and Grandparents’ Day presentations.
Field Trips
- Old Sacramento Railroad Museum
- Caroling
- Winco/Gospel Mission/Animal Shelter
- Sutter's Fort and the Indian Museum or Big Trees State Park and Mercer Caverns
Extended Day Care
Before and after school care is available.
5th Grade Curriculum
MCS Fifth Grade is aligned with the California State standards.
Bible
(ACSI - Purposeful Design) Fifth graders do an in-depth study of major Old Testament figures from Genesis through the major prophets, examining their choices and applying what we learn to our own relationship with Christ. We also learn the books of the Bible and key words to remember the contents of each. Prayer and personal Bible study are emphasized. We participate in service projects to share God’s love with our community, country, and children around the world.
Math
(Scott Foresman - 2008 Diamond Edition) Students learn and practice skills in the following areas: place value through billions, decimals through thousandths, money, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, units of time, graphing, geometry and measurement, and algebraic concepts. We emphasize solving problems using a variety of methods, estimating, evaluating, and justifying answers in writing.
Reading
(by Scott Foresman) Fourth graders explore units on physical science, life science, earth science, and the human body. Each unit includes exploration activities, investigation activities, and labs. The students are learning scientific terminology as they participate in handson activities.
Science
(Scott Foresman) Fifth graders explore units on health and nutrition, botany, ecology, geology, insects, structures, light, and chemistry. Each unit includes hands-on activities—investigations, model-building, and experiments.
Social Studies
(MacMillan/McGraw-Hill) Our students learn about United States geography and history, from Native American days, exploration, settlement, industrialization, the Revolutionary War, Westward Expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction, both World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, up to the present. The state report is a major research and writing project we undertake during the third quarter of the school year.
Enrichment Programs
- Students attend classes throughout the week in physical education, vocal music, and library science.
- Music and drama performance opportunities include the Christmas program, chapels, and a spring musical.
- Art is taught informally as part of the selfcontained class program.
Field Trips
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Mercer Caverns
- Christmas caroling at the hospital or a retirement home
- Valentine’s Day trip to Winco,
- The Gospel Mission, and the animal shelter Gallo Center for the Arts
- Old Sacramento (Old Eagle Theater, Interpretive Handcar Program, State Railroad Museum)
- Sacramento - Capitol Tour
Extended Day Care
Before and after school care is available.
Middle School
Every school year, 8th grade students are given the privilege to go on a Washington, D.C. trip as part of the U.S. History course work.
High School
High School students at Modesto Christian may participate in a variety of extracurricular activities including the National Honor Society (NHS), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Interact Club, National Art Honor Society (NAHS), Science Olympiad, and the International Thespian Society.
