Curriculum Overview
The curriculum, based on Integrating the Faith (Concordia Publishing House
) and the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) is the basis for instruction.
) and the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) is the basis for instruction. Teaching of the core subjects focuses on the following:
· Faith based religious instruction
· Language Arts
o Literature – phonics based reading instruction
o Formal program in handwriting, English, and spelling
· Hands on mathematics instruction with an emphasis on problem solving
· Experienced based science
· Integrated social studies instruction
o Geography
o History
o Economics
o Government
o Citizenship
o Culture
Additional formal instruction is included in the following areas:
· Art
· Computer Education
· Library
· Music/Choir
· Physical Education
· Spanish
The first graders also participate in enrichment activities that are appropriate for the students and integrate into the formal instruction.


