COURSE TITLE: Bible
GRADE LEVEL: 1
COURSE LENGTH: 1 year
MAIN TEXT: Bible Truths for Christian Schools
TITLE: A Father’s Care 1
PUBLISHER: Bob Jones University Press
COPYRIGHT: 2002
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
The philosophy of Bible is to empower students through their understanding of the Scriptures.
Any study of the word of God must begin with Christ. We know that by Him all things were
made and in Him all things consist. In studying Christ we learn that it is not what we do that
determines who we are, but who we are determines what we do. Our identity and worth is
revealed as our knowledge of Christ expands. His truth gives us freedom to apply who we are to
our education, relationships, and in all life’s situations.
COURSE GOALS:
Students will be able to:
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understand the chronological and thematic study of the Old and New Testaments
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identify Bible characters: Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Peter and Paul
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use the table of contents of a Bible to locate a verse
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apply character traits shown in Bible stories and Application lessons
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know their need of Christ as a Savior
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memorize 36 Bible verses
Course Title: Math First Grade
Main Text: Math 1
Title: Math 1
Publisher: Bob Jones University Press
This guide was prepared by: Nichole Garcia
Date of revision: May, 2009
Grade Level: 1
Course Length: 1 year
Copyright: 2006
Philosophy Statement:
The philosophy of Math is to empower students to thoroughly subdue and rule over all that exists
in God’s creation. Students discover the orderliness of this field of study as they are shown that
they live in a world designed by an intelligent, loving Creator. Each child discovers his place in
Creation as he comes to realize that his sense of worth comes from God. Mathematics conveys a
sense of the consistency of God, that God and His Word can be trusted. When students come to
understand that their created purpose is to give God glory in all things, they will discover that
certain aspects of God's glory are revealed best through mathematics. The pursuit of academic
excellence in mathematics becomes a mandate as they seek to obey God's commands to “subdue
the earth”, fulfill the Great Commission by harnessing technology for godly purposes, and to
live a selfless life of service to God and others.
Course Goals
Students will be able to:
 Add and subtract up to 2 digit numbers
 Learn place value up to 3 digits
 Tell time up to 5 minutes
 Recognize the parts of the calendar and tell the date
 Be familiar with forms of US and Metric Measurement
 Learn the value of coins and compare money values
 Be introduced to basic fractions
 Recognize symmetry, estimation, plane and solid figures
COURSE TITLE: Phonics 1
GRADE LEVEL: 1
COURSE LENGTH: 1 year
MAIN TEXT: Phonics and English 1
TITLE: Phonics and English 1 Third Edition
PUBLISHER: Bob Jones University Press
COPYRIGHT: 2005
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
The philosophy of Language Arts is to empower students through their verbal and written skills.
Each student will understand the elements of literature as intended by the authors of various
works as well as relate the authors’ concepts to a Christian world view. Students will also
ponder and apply concepts of critical thought in reading and writing assignments that challenge
their written communication and comprehension skills while encouraging them to follow God’s
will. Students will be able to express that understanding in intelligent thought and conversation
as well as written correspondence. Strengthening a person’s language arts skills allows for
confidence in the world around them.
COURSE GOALS:
Students will be able to:
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Use pre reading skills to gain understanding of text
Use listening comprehension to interpreting information, listening for facts and details,
following directions, making critical judgments, making application, and identifying a
main idea
Understand phonemic awareness and phonics
Determine vocabulary meaning from context
Arrange words using alphabetical order
Communicate ideas orally and written using complete sentences
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Understand grammar and mechanics
Read for comprehension, to follow directions, and to drawing conclusions
COURSE TITLE: Reading 1
GRADE LEVEL: 1
COURSE LENGTH: 1 year
MAIN TEXT: Reading 1
TITLE: Reading 1 Third Edition
PUBLISHER: Bob Jones University Press
COPYRIGHT: 2005
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
The philosophy of Language Arts is to empower students through their verbal and written skills.
Each student will understand the elements of literature as intended by the authors of various
works as well as relate the authors’ concepts to a Christian world view. Students will also
ponder and apply concepts of critical thought in reading and writing assignments that challenge
their written communication and comprehension skills while encouraging them to follow God’s
will. Students will be able to express that understanding in intelligent thought and conversation
as well as written correspondence. Strengthening a person’s language arts skills allows for
confidence in the world around them.
COURSE GOALS:
Students will be able to:
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Review and application of phonics concepts for word recognition
Use context clues for vocabulary
Identify antonyms, synonyms, describing words, action words, naming words, compound
words, riddles, biblical truths, main idea, contractions and syllable division
Demonstrate comprehension at literal, interpretive, critical and appreciative levels
Make inferences, draw conclusions, predict outcomes,
Sequence events
Read a variety of texts
Read silently and orally
Write a response to the theme of the story, an event from another point of view, and
things learned about God
COURSE TITLE: Spelling
GRADE LEVEL: 1
COURSE LENGTH: 1 year
MAIN TEXT: Spelling Grade 1
TITLE: Spelling Grade 1
PUBLISHER: Purposeful Design Spelling series
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
COPYRIGHT: 2007
The philosophy of Language Arts is to empower students through their verbal and written skills.
Each student will understand the elements of literature as intended by the authors of various
works as well as relate the authors’ concepts to a Christian world view. Students will also
ponder and apply concepts of critical thought in reading and writing assignments that challenge
their written communication and comprehension skills while encouraging them to follow God’s
will. Students will be able to express that understanding in intelligent thought and conversation
as well as written correspondence. Strengthening a person’s language arts skills allows for
confidence in the world around them.
COURSE GOALS:
Students will be able to:
 Develop and apply phonetic skills letter/sound relationships
 Show word structure skills with verb inflections, two syllable compound words, word
categories, and one syllable word pattern
 Demonstrate cognitive skills through phonemic awareness, and auditory and visual
discrimination
 Comprehend vocabulary by multiple meanings and context clues
 Identify punctuation, capitalization, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and homophones
 Organize by alphabetical order and word webs
 Comprehend prewriting and drafting as part of the writing process
COURSE TITLE: Heritage
GRADE LEVEL: 1
COURSE LENGTH: 18 Weeks
MAIN TEXT: Heritage Studies 1
TITLE: The New World At Home in Early America
PUBLISHER: Bob Jones University Press
COPYRIGHT: 1996
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
The philosophy of History is to empower students with a Biblical worldview of God’s interaction
with mankind. History is a systematic study, and careful report, of some portion of human
experience, in which an attempt is made to understand the inter-relationships and relative
significance of the components of that experience, all with a view to a better understanding of
human behavior, character, and destiny. The study of history should include a comprehensive
and intensive interaction with major events, developments, patterns, and themes throughout the
period, culture, or location at hand, keeping ever before the student both the change and the
continuity to be evaluated in said study. As an educational discipline within the framework of a
Biblical worldview, historical study rests upon the premise of a three-fold nature of history;
namely, that it is intelligible, that it is meaningful, and that it is teleological. Understanding such,
the student should be both challenged and encouraged to make the greatest personal contribution
to the playing out of history possible.
COURSE GOALS:
Students will be able to:
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develop a knowledge of God
expand their growth spiritually
describe Historic and Geographic knowledge
sequence events
label time lines
interpret maps using a key
COURSE TITLE: Science
GRADE LEVEL: 1
COURSE LENGTH: 18 weeks
MAIN TEXT: Purposeful Design Science Level One
TITLE: Science
PUBLISHER: Purposeful Design Publications
COPYRIGHT: 2003
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
The philosophy of Science is to empower students through the comprehension of scientific facts
and concepts that exists as a part of God's perfect creation. Students will understand that God's
word determines the laws of science (Job 9). An understanding of science will aid in the quality
of mankind. Students will also be able to identify the purpose of exploring science to fulfill
God's will for healing (Matt. 26:11) through the materials He has provided (Gen. 1:28). As a
result, they will gain self-worth through the uplifting of His kingdom (Gen. 1:27). Finally, with
Christ first and a sense of self-regard, students will take pride in their academic excellence in
science. They will understand all tasks are possible with the help of God and God's power is
clearly shown through scientific achievements.
COURSE GOALS:
Students will be able to:
 understand and embrace God’s design of His creation
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investigate, observe, and thing about the world around them
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demonstrate knowledge of mammals, fish, birds, insects, of how some things move and
an understanding of some ways that machines make work easier, of the parts of a tooth
and how to care for their teeth and the function of bones and muscles, lungs, breathing,
air, food and what happens to it in the body, seasons, Earth, moon, planets, space, stars,
and sun concepts