Kindergarten

Elementary (Grades 1-6)

KINDEGARTEN

A basic phonics reading program is followed beginning with letter sound, special rules, blends and combination.  Phonics are taught with the letters appearing as they do in words rather than changing the words to fit phonic sounds.  Pre-primers are part of this program as well as primers for more advanced students. 

Children learn to write as they review phonics rules.  Some pages go home for extra practice.

Numbers concepts and formation through 100, number words, number sequences, simple combinations, money value and telling time are all part of the math curriculum. 

Creative

Activities

Art, music and other forms of self-expression are encouraged so that each child will be able to develop a good self-image utilizing God-given talents. 

Elementary

Students follow a carefully planned program of reading using a phonetically based system, advancing in difficulty as the student is ready.  Readers are carefully selected from sources teaching Christian character and values.  Character-building children's classics, as well as other texts are used as deemed appropriate by the teacher and administrator. 

First grade reading, phonics and writing are all coordinated.  All other grades practice letter formation in order to encourage good penmanship skills. 

Emphasis is on number concepts, computational skills and speed accuracy.  Algebraic concepts are introduced in second grade and developed in a traditional math program. 

Each student has workbook-text in English grammar.  This work will ensure the knowledge of proper usage and forms. 

Studying science from an entirely Christian perspective allows the student to see God's Word.  While the Bible is not a science book, It is infallible at points where It speaks of scientific principles.  The student studies God's world and His creation. 

A spelling workbook has been selected which emphasizes spelling rules as well as helpful exercises, word lists and techniques for good spelling.  Students are encouraged to participate in the local and state spelling bees. 

Geography

and History

The first through third grade study America, its greatness and its people.  Fourth grade concentrates on the development of America and Washington state history.  Fifth grade on Old World history and sixth grade on US history and geography. 

Lower elementary music consists of classroom instruction by the classroom teacher and music teacher.  Upper elementary music is made up of vocal (choral) instruction and performance, instrumental (band) instruction and performance and handbell choir.  In the second grade students learn to play the recorder.  Starting in fourth grade they can participate in the choir.  Our goal in the music department is to "sing praises to God". 

Art instruction and media appreciation is taught by the classroom teacher in each grade level.  The appreciation of the beauty of God's creation and His inspiration of man in art is a vital component of the Christian School experience.

MVE has a "state of the art" computer center with a computer teacher working with each student throughout the week.  Additionally, many classrooms have individual computer for students use and instruction.  Students have excellent understanding of computer systems and the ability to operate a number of software programs.   

Development of the body, temple of the Holy Spirit, is a key part of our program.  (Various activities include the President's Fitness Program or AAU.)

As the total program is Bible-based and completely integrated with the Bible, specific "Bible classes" are dependent upon the structure of the classroom.  Scripture memorization and Bible knowledge are a part of the chapel program as well as the classroom.