Kiindergarten-Grade 5 Information

The most important element of any school is its teachers. Our teachers are nurturing, creative, state-certified professionals who love teaching children. Our goal is that FWC students look forward to every day of learning and are challenged daily to use their talents to glorify God.

ACADEMICS

  • Language Arts – Our most important goal in this academic area is that students learn to love reading. We use a structured phonics approach to teach students to read. In first through third grades, our language arts curriculum is Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. In fourth and fifth grades, we use Houghton Mifflin.
  • Mathematics – First through fifth grades utilize curriculum developed by the University of Chicago. Everday Mathematics is scientifically researched-based and proven to build students’ mathematical knowledge from the basics to higher-order thinking and critical problem solving. Younger students focus on the building blocks of number sense and math logic.
  • Bible – A Christian worldview based on biblical principals is the most significant gift we offer our students. Even the youngest elementary students can learn about God’s word and His plan for their lives. All students study a non-denominational curriculum from Positive Action for Christ.
  • Science – Combining scientific facts and hands-on experiments makes science come alive. Younger students study units that tie into the rest of their curriculum while older students take a more traditional approach with Houghton Mifflin’s Discovery Works Science curriculum.
  • Social Studies – God’s world and the stories of history are exciting to young children. Our younger students study various units that teach about our world, our country, and our community. Third and fifth grade students spend the year learning more about U.S. history, fourth grade students center on Texas history.
  • Chapel – Elementary students attend daily chapel consisting of songs, prayers, and Bible readings led by teachers, special speakers, and students. Parents are welcome to attend.

All students have specialized teachers for art, computer, music, physical education, Spanish and library.

Childcare is available in the elementary building before and after school. This service is provided by Klubhouse and is not included in our tuition.

ENRICHMENT

  • Academic Meet (4th, 5th)
  • Band/Chorus (5th)
  • Educational Fieldtrips
  • Overnight Trips (3rd–5th)
  • Class Musicals
  • Science Fair (5th)
  • Spelling Bee
  • Strings Program
  • Service projects
  • Student Council

COMMUNICATION
Each week a Friday Newsletter is sent home. Daily agendas and progress reports keep parents informed about conduct, work habits, and grades.

DISCIPLINE
We expect students to follow the Golden Rule. Following instructions, respecting others, and understanding consequences are imperative. Our teachers promote appropriate behavior with encouragement and praise. Students who are disruptive and do not show improvement will be asked to find educational alternatives.

DEVELOPMENTAL FIRST
D-1 is a unique program developed for the child who has completed kindergarten and needs an extra year to mature before entering first grade or for the child who needs an accelerated curriculum, instead of basic kindergarten. All students attending Developmental First will attend first grade the following year.