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1. Why the A Beka Curriculum?
2. What extras does Woodlawn offer?
3. How is discipline handled at Woodlawn Christian?
4. How are parents involved at Woodlawn Christian School?
5. How is reading taught through the A Beka Curriculum?
6. How much time is spent on math?
7. How frequently does the school communicate with parents?
8. How is the success of Woodlawn Christian's program measured?
1. Why the A Beka Curriculum?
From a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures.—2 Timothy 3:15
The clear teaching of the Bible is the foundation for all other learning.
Since the Bible is the most important subject in the Christian school, it should be taught specifically and systematically. The A Beka Book Bible Program presents the Bible in the narrative style in which it is written. The stories of the Old and New Testaments in the lower grades lead up to a presentation of the profound truths of the Gospels, the Epistles, and the other portions of Scripture for older students. The lessons flow from the Word of God, through the heart of the teacher, to the heart of the student. The curriculum has been planned so that students going through the A Beka Book Bible Program will become thoroughly acquainted with the basic portions of the Scriptures.
2. What extras does Woodlawn offer?
Woodlawn offers a well-rounded program that includes extras that are not offered at many other schools. The fine arts are emphasized with specialty teachers for art, music, Spanish, computers, physical education, and ballet. We also offer field trips for all grades.
3. How is discipline handled at Woodlawn Christian?
The faculty at Woodlawn Christian School is trained in the use of Assertive Discipline. Our teachers use positive reinforcement to encourage behavior which is both productive and socially acceptable. Our discipline is consistent and firm, yet gentle. Children thrive in a setting where they know their boundaries and what is expected of them. Our students are rewarded for doing the right thing not simply disciplined for poor behavior.
4. How are parents involved at Woodlawn Christian School?
Parents are encouraged to become involved. We do not require service or volunteer time from our parents but if they wish to help the teachers, organize fund-raisers, provide a service, etc., their help is welcome. Parents are required to attend Back-to-School night in September and bi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
5. How is reading taught through the A Beka Curriculum?
A Beka Book materials work together to give a thorough, enjoyable, and highly teachable phonics approach to reading. Instruction is presented in six easy steps: short vowels, consonants, blends, one-vowel words, long vowels and the two-vowel rule, and special phonics sounds.
6. How much time is spent on math?
In addition to the one hour per day spent on small group math lessons, math is integrated into other subjects. Students are encouraged to apply their math skills when studying science, social science, geography, etc. Probability, logic, and statistics are included in our comprehensive math curriculum.
7. How frequently does the school communicate with parents?
The school makes every effort to keep the parents informed about their child’s school life. Teachers send letters home and make phone calls to parents on a regular basis. All parents attend bi-annual parent-teacher conferences and additional conferences on an as needed basis throughout the year. In addition to the personal communication, the school publishes a newsletter and sends notes home when necessary.
8. How is the success of Woodlawn's program measured?
The happiness of our students and the satisfaction of their parents are the key measures of our success but we have "outside" indicators as well.
A brief description of academia standards and measurements go here.
