Curriculum Guides
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
High School
The
Southwest Campus of the Christian Academy School System opened
in the fall of 2000. Currently over 290 students attend the campus
in Preschool-10th Grade. Christian Academy School System has held a distinctive
place among educational institutions in the Louisville area by
providing high-quality, affordable Christian education for 30
years.
Academic
Overview
Leadership
The
Southwest Elementary and Middle
School Programs are under the direction
of Principal Kevin Schooling. All faculty members are fully certified, degreed
professionals. The Southwest Preschool, Christian Academy
of Louisville Junior Academy, is under the direction of Mary Art, Site Director.
Curriculum
The curriculum presents a traditional academic program taught from a Biblical perspective with special emphasis on reading, writing and math proficiency. This curriculum is based on the philosophy of the school, personalized through the lives of the teachers, and delivered by them to the hearts and minds of the students. Instruction is also provided for all students in Music, Art, Technology, Spanish, Physical Education, and Media Research. The content for each subject is reviewed and updated on a rotating basis to evaluate if necessary concepts are taught effectively. National, state and Biblical standards are considered in the cyclical content review.
Christian Education
Daily Christian education classes and weekly chapel programs are offered to promote a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, wholesome attitudes and mature Christian behavior, as well as a Christian worldview. Service projects are also coordinated throughout the school to set an example of serving.
Achievements
The Stanford Achievement Test is the nation's oldest, and most widely recognized national standardized test. Students in K-5 typically score at or above the 81st percentile of all students taking the test nationally (50th percentile is the national average).
| Program Highlights | |
| • | A technology program that encourages students to master the use of the computer |
| • | A Media Center that features such programs Accelerated Reader, Book Talks, Book Fair and other fun activities that promote reading. |
| • | All elementary students participate in five special areas each week consisting of Art, Music, Library, Computer, Spanish, and PE. |
| • | Intramural sports program |
| • | Opportunities for students to participate in a variety of competitions: Science Fairs, Writing Projects, Book Talks, Speech Meets, Art, Music, Spelling Bees, Math and Career Day. |
| • | After School Care provided by the YMCA |
| • | After school programs in Art and Music are available throughout the year. |
Extracurricular Activities
Elementary and Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in basketball, volleyball and soccer. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in other activities such as choral music and additional art lessons.
