Elementary School
Beneath each of the headers below, you can find listings of the topics covered in that grade, grouped by subject.
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Kindergarten
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Christian Character Development
- Bible Recitation
- Bible Story
- Missions
- Prayer
LANGUAGE ARTS
- Reading Readiness
- Alphabet Recognition
- Initial Consonant and Vowel Sounds
- Production of Word Families
- Comprehension and Tending Skills
- Sight Words
- Rhyme
- Poetry
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Number Recognition
- Number Writing
- Measurement and Time
- Addition and Subtraction
- Money
- Problem Solving
- Geometry
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
- Basic Movements
- Group Activity
- Positive Attitude Toward Development
MUSIC
- Basic Musical Contrasts
- God Gave Us Music
- Music Appreciation
SCIENCE
- God Made the Seasons
- God Made the Weather
- Water
- Animals are Created by God
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Traditional American Holidays
- Two Great Presidents
- Our American Beginnings
- God's Plan for Families
- God's Plan for Me
- Community Helpers
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1st Grade
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Bible Memorization
- Bible Stories / God's Gifts
- Character Development
- Bible Mechanics
HEALTH
- Nutrition
- Exercise / Rest
- Care of Body
- Safety
- Manners / Habits
- Body
LANGUAGE
- Literature Appreciation
- Punctuation
- Written Composition
- Word Relationships
- Syllables
- Grammar
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Instructions
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Patterns and Numbers
- Addition Concepts and Facts 1-18
- Calendars and Time
- Subtraction Concepts and Facts 1-18
- Place Value
- Money
- Measurement
- Geometry and Fractions
- Two-digit Addition and Subtraction
MUSIC
- Rhythm
- Melody
- Dynamics
- Form
- Integration
PHONICS AND READING
- Phonics
- Literature Appreciation
- Decoding
- Sequencing
- Comprehension
- Alphabetizing
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Kick Ball
- Soccer
- Obstacle Course
- Ball Handling
- Creative Expression
- Large Motor Skills
- Sportsmanship
- Relays
SCIENCE
- Senses
- Astronomy
- Forces
- Plants
- Matter
- Animals
- Air
- Sound
- Weather
- Teeth
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Map Skills
- Citizenship / Patriotism
- Important Historical People
- Current Events
- Self
- Family
- Community
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2nd Grade
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Bible Characters
- Christian Traits Learned from Bible Characters
- Bible Memorization
- Mission
ENGLISH
- Sentence Structure
- Parts of Speech
- Use of Homonyms, Synonyms, Antonyms
- Poetry
- Writing
HANDWRITING
HEALTH
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Cleanliness
- Manners
- Safety
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Instructions
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Addition and Subtraction Facts
- Carrying and Borrowing
- Numbers
- Place Value
- Multiplication
- Daily Life Connections
- Measurements
- Geometry
- Fractions
- Charts and Graphs
- Computer
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
MUSIC
- Rhythm
- Melody
- Harmony
- Dynamics
- Form
- Integration
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Basic Skills: Running, Ball, Jumping
- Games
- Exercises
- Physical Fitness
READING AND PHONICS
- Mechanics of Reading
- Motives for Reading
- Phonics
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
SCIENCE
- Living Things
- Human Body
- Earth
- Energy
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Communities
- Community Government
- Community Service
- Belonging to a Community
- Kinds of Communities
- Between Communities
- Around the World
- Current Events
SPELLING
- Correct Spelling
- Retention of Words
- Dictionary Skills
- Writing
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3rd Grade
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Bible Knowledge
- Memorization
- Character Development
HANDWRITING
- Handwriting Skills
- Cursive Alphabet
HEALTH
- Manners
- Safety
- Human Body
- Nutrition
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Instructions
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Addition and Subtraction Facts
- Number Sense and Numeration
- Measurement
- Time and Money
- Multiplication Facts
- Division Facts
- Geometry
- Fractions
- Decimals
MUSIC
- Rhythm
- Melody
- Harmony
- Dynamics
- Timbre
- Form
- Integration
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Ball Control
- Jump Rope
- Rhythm
- Teamwork
- Physical Fitness
READING AND ENGLISH
- Word Recognition and Identification
- Comprehension
- Composition
- Resources
SCIENCE
- Study of Sound
- Animals
- Plants
- Study of Rocks and Minerals
- Solar System
- Work
- Mass and Weight
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Map Skills
- Indians
- Explorers
- The 13 Colonies
- The New Nation
- The Constitution
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4th Grade
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Scripture
- Biblical Principles
- Vocabulary
HANDWRITING
HEALTH
- Physical Fitness
- Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene
- Relationships
LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING
- Literature
- Oral Reading
- Vocabulary
- Language
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Instructions
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Numeration and Number Sense
- Addition and Subtraction Facts
- Multiplication Facts / Tables
- Measurement (Metric / US Customary)
- Time and Money
- Fractions / Factoring
- Decimals
- Number Sentences / Equations
- Graphs
- Map Skills
- Geometry
- Formulas
- Roman Numerals
MUSIC
- Rhythm
- Melody
- Harmony
- Dynamics
- Timbre
- Form
- Integration
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SCIENCE
- Scientific Method
- Scientific Accomplishments
SOCIAL STUDIES
- History of U.S. from 1776 to Present
- Geography of U.S.
- Nebraska History from 1770's to Present
- Current Events
SPELLING
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5th Grade
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Character Applications
- Old Testament Characters
HANDWRITING
HEALTH
- Body's Transportation
- Digestive System
- Physical Fitness in Action
- The Real You
LANGUAGE
- Study Skills
- Sentences
- Nouns
- Modifiers of Nouns
- Verbs
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Reports (state)
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Instructions
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Number Sense and Numeration
- Measurement
- Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
- Division: One Digit Divisors
- Multiplication: Whole Numbers
- Division: Two Digit Divisors
- Fractions
- Geometry and Measurement
- Decimals: Addition and Subtraction
- Decimals: Multiplication and Division
MUSIC
- Rhythm
- Melody
- Harmony
- Dynamics
- Timbre
- Form
- Integration
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Volleyball Skills
- Basketball Skills
- Soccer Skills
- Group Games
- Aerobic Workout
READING
- Literature
- Comprehension / Language Skills
SCIENCE
- Fossils
- Oceans
- Wind
- Weather
- Flight
- Molecules and Atoms
- Sun
- Heat
- Nervous System
- Plants
- Animal Reproduction
- Tracks
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Middle East
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
SPELLING
- Phonics
- Dictionary Skills
Middle School
Beneath each of the headers below, you can find listings of the topics covered in that grade, grouped by subject.
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6th Grade
ART
- Elements of Drawing
- Seasonal / Holidays
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Elementary Architecture
- Scriptural Studies
- Multi-Cultural Studies
- Art History and Appreciation
BIBLE
- Character Applications
- Old Testament Characters
HANDWRITING
HEALTH
- Body's Transportation
- Digestive System
- Physical Fitness in Action
- The Real You
LANGUAGE
- Study Skills
- Sentences
- Nouns
- Modifiers of Nouns
- Verbs
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Reports (state)
LIB.S.Y
- Vocabulary
- Procedure
- Proper Care and Handling
- Instructions
- Reading Appreciation
MATHEMATICS
- Number Sense and Numeration
- Measurement
- Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
- Division: One Digit Divisors
- Multiplication: Whole Numbers
- Division: Two Digit Divisors
- Fractions
- Geometry and Measurement
- Decimals: Addition and Subtraction
- Decimals: Multiplication and Division
MUSIC
- Rhythm
- Melody
- Harmony
- Dynamics
- Timbre
- Form
- Integration
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Volleyball Skills
- Basketball Skills
- Soccer Skills
- Group Games
- Aerobic Workout
READING
- Literature
- Comprehension / Language Skills
SCIENCE
- Fossils
- Oceans
- Wind
- Weather
- Flight
- Molecules and Atoms
- Sun
- Heat
- Nervous System
- Plants
- Animal Reproduction
- Tracks
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Middle East
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
SPELLING
- Phonics
- Dictionary Skills
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7th-8th Grades
| Seventh Grade | Eighth Grade |
| English * | English * |
| New Testament * | Old Testament * |
| Life Science * | Earth Science * |
| World Studies * | American Republic * |
General Math * or Pre-Algebra * | Pre-Algebra * or Algebra I * |
| P.E./Health * | P.E./Health * |
| Keyboarding | Keyboarding |
| Jr. High Band / Choir | Jr. High Band / Choir |
| Art | Art |
| Science Enrichment | Science Enrichment |
| Home Economics | Home Economics |
| Study Skills | Basketball |
| Basketball | Football |
| Football | Volleyball |
| Volleyball | Independent Living |
| Graphic Arts | 3D Art |
High School
Beneath each of the headers below, you can find tables of the subjects available by grade.
* An asterisk denotes required courses.
+ A cross denotes honors courses.
9th-12th Grades
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| English * | English * | English * | English or AP Lit * |
| Geography * | World History * | American History* | American Government* |
| Bible Study Methods * | Christian Living * | Missions & Evangelism * | Modern Problems * |
| Physical Science * | Biology * | Chemistry + | Chemistry + |
Algebra I * or Algebra II | Algebra II * + | Physics + | Physics + |
| P.E./Health * | Geometry * + | Anatomy / Physiology + | Anatomy / Physiology + |
| Spanish I | Spanish I or II | Spanish I, II or III | Spanish I, II or III |
| Band / Choir | Band / Choir | Algebra I, II + | Algebra I, II + |
| Keyboarding | Keyboarding | Geometry + | Geometry + |
| Art I | Art I or II | Trigonometry + | Trigonometry + |
| Photography | Photography | Pre Calculus + | Pre Calculus + |
| Drama I | Drama I or II | Drama I or II | Drama I or II |
| 3D Art | 3D Art | 3D Art |
| Computer Applications | Computer Applications | Computer Applications | Computer Applications |
| Graphic Arts | Graphic Arts | Graphic Arts |
| Clothing & Textiles | Clothing & Textiles | Clothing & Textiles | Clothing & Textiles |
| Nutrition & Foods | Nutrition & Foods | Nutrition & Foods |
| Intro to Business | Intro to Business | Intro to Business | Intro to Business |
| Child Development | Child Development | Child Development | Child Development |
| Weight Training / Conditioning I, II | Weight Training / Conditioning I, II | Weight Training / Conditioning I, II |
Faculty
Preschool Teachers
Tammi Colegrove
Preschool Teacher / Childcare Director
B.S., Elementary Education; Grace College of the Bible
Nancy Taylor
Preschool Teacher
Elementary Teachers (K-5th)
Ruth Schmidt
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, Blair Christian Academy
B.S., Elementary Education; Dana College
Michelle Eveland
Kindergarten
B.S., Elementary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
Willa Vesely
1st Grade
B.S., Elementary Education; Grace College of the Bible
Hulda Kroeker
2nd Grade
B.S., Elementary Education; University of Nebraska at Lincoln
B.A., Bible; Grace College of the Bible
Dawn Arant
3rd Grade
B.S., Elementary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
B.S., Human Growth and Development; College of Home Economics, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Vern Arndt
4th Grade
B.S., Elementary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
Barb Saiz
5th Grade
B.S., Elementary Education & Bible; Grace College of the Bible
M.A., Hearing Impaired Education; University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Middle School Teachers (5th-8th)
Jean Larrick
Math, Bible, English
B.A., Elementary Education; Kearney State College
Phyllis Weise
Social Studies
B.S., Elementary Education; Faith Baptist Bible College
High School Teachers (9th-12th)
Helen Cloyd
Math, Band
B.S., Education; University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Jim Dods
Art
B.A., Art Education; Chapman College
M.A., Fine Arts; University of Northern Colorado
Tim Hamilton
PE/Health
B.S., Health Education; Liberty University
Walt Hamilton
Spanish I, II, III, & IV, Multimedia, Computer Programming
B.A., Spanish; Biola
M.S., Educational Technology; University of Nebraska at Kearney
Jeff Heida
Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Intro to Engineering
B.S., General Engineering; United States Naval Academy
M.S., Information Technology Management; Naval Postgraduate School
Deanne Jenkins
Guidance, Accounting, Algebra II
B.S., Secondary Education; Chadron State College
M.S., School Counseling; Kearney State College
Christi Krehbiel
English
B.S., Elementary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S. pending, Secondary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bill Lovgren
Earth Science, Biology, Bible
B.S., Secondary Education; Wayne State College
Melanie Lovgren
Family and Consumer Science
B.A., Education; Wayne State College
Larry Nilius
Performing Arts Director, Vocal Music, Bible
B.S., Education; Faith Baptist Bible Colleg
M.S., Music; University of Nebraska
Carolee Randall
Library
B.S., Education; Mankato State University
B.R.E., Religious Education; L.I.F.E. Bible College
Endorsement, Library Science; University of Nebraska at Omaha
Pam Rozema
Drama, English
B.A., Secondary Education; Calvin College
Les Schmidt
Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Life Science
A.S.; Grace University
B.S., Secondary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S., Secondary Education; University of Nebraska at Omaha
Diane Smagacz
English, Geography
B.S., Secondary Education; University of Nebraska at Lincoln
M.S., Curriculum & Instruction; University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Mike Thompson
Athletic Director, Social Studies
B.A., Secondary Education; University of Nebraska at Lincoln