Curriculum Overview

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Transforming the world one child at

a time to grow lifelong learners

and next generation leaders

to serve and glorify Him.

Redemptive teaching that is a living picture of God’s grace to us.

Grace that is gratitude expressed through loving God and each other.

Curriculum that engages students to the world and lives out the reality of God’s grace.

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Christ-centered educationClassical curriculum with trivium modelCulture that cultivates character trainingClimate that is conducive to learningCurriculum enhancements such as: Dual

Language and STEM Initiative Creative programs such as GEMS: Grace

Etiquette, Manners and Successful Study Strategies Classes each week in Latin, Spanish, art,

music, P.E., and technology.

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HIS storyTimelinesIntegrated Approach

As a Christian school, we…As a Christian school, we…Integrate Bible through-out the curriculum.

Teach Bible every day.

Have Chapel once a week.

Provide a Bible memory program for each age.

Use the Honorable Character Program.

Incorporate Bible skits and musicals.

Have a Girls’ and Boys’ Bible Study

ClassicalClassicalClassical Education with the

Medieval Trivium model is divided into three stages:

Grammar

Dialectic - Logic

Rhetoric


Dorothy Sayers states that the trivium is really a means or method for handling subjects-

a tool of learning. Grammar stage educatesDialectic-Logic stage:

evaluatesRhetoric stage expresses

what the student has learned

Educare: Preserving the past

Educere: Preparing students for the future

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“Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some

few to be chewed and digested.” Francis Bacon


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Singing Choir

Musicals Music AppreciationOrff InstrumentsConcerts at the symphony

Does for the mind what exercise does for the body

Latin enhances one’s English vocabularyLatin helps students understand grammarLatin prepares students for exams such as the

SAT and ACT

Latin is the mother tongue of Spanish, French, and Italian

Latin integrates knowledge: Bible literature, history, science, and music

Latin organizes the brain to be systematic, logical, and cumulative



“Education is simply the soul of a society as it

passes from one generation to the other.”

G.K. Chesterton

Loving

Joyful

Respectful

Disciplined


Atmosphere of acceptance and trust

Brain-friendly and research-based

Christ-like character honor program

Disciplined and respectful

Encouraging, equipping and empowering

Focused on exploration and problem solving


More than simply intellectual storage, it is touching hearts and changing lives for

Jesus Christ.

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Dual Language classes

STEM InitiativeAthletic Programs

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K-grade 8K-grade 8Dual Language ProgramDual Language Program

Can choose 3 years at the High School Can choose 3 years at the High School LevelLevel

Brain friendly learning environments

Neuroscience based

Differentiated instruction

Scaffolding

STEM Initiatives


P.E. is taught for all students K to grade 8Athletic programs are starting at GraceWe believe that Academics, Arts, and

Athletics need to be balanced in order to provide a well-rounded education.

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GEMS: Grace Etiquette Manners and Study Strategies

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EEtiquette and tiquette and MMannersanners

Starting in 5th Grade Mrs. Capehart develops in-depth learning styles portfolios with the students which consists of different learning styles assessments to help the students, teachers, and parents understand how they learn.

Success Study Strategies Success Study Strategies are taught to equip and empower students to study and do homework in their learning style strengths which encourages them to be independent and lifelong learners.



Field trips to museums, Dallas Symphony, Ft. Worth Zoo, aquarium, robotics, Arboretum,

andService projects in the community


Logic School at Washington, D.C.

Jody brings 40 years of experience in education.She has founded a number of schools including

Grace Academy of Dallas and Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco.

Jody has served as a minister to children and also taught at Dallas Baptist University.

She is the author of over 15 books and is an international speaker. Her ministry is The School Whisperer. Jody and Paul are the proud parents

of 3 grown children and 5 precious grandchildren.

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Experienced, successful classroom teacherPrincipal certification from Liberty UniversityCindy and Jody have worked together

previouslyWife and mother of two children


In loco parentis

Parents are the center of gravity of the home

Secret of success of great education is a positive partnership with parents

We seek to be a family-friendly school.43Grace Academy of North Texas

Parent Teacher FellowshipSupportive

Parent Education

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Strong walk with the LordPositive Parent PartnershipCommitted to Our Mission & VisionSupport us to develop a strong work ethic in their children


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