Early Elementary These are the years of growth and childhood development. Special attention is paid to the individuality of each student. Since the habits and attitudes formed in youth remain with the adult, Canyon Heights Academy aims at cultivating good habits of honesty, dedication, cheerfulness, reverence, and perseverance in all tasks assigned. At the elementary level, special emphasis is given to phonics, spelling, grammar, science, geography, arithmetic and algebra. Religion classes meet every day.
All students learn to use computers.
They continue to study Spanish. At the early grades the child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm is developed and challenged. Each student strives to the best of his ability, to achieve a high academic standard. Included in this is an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills and a deliberate program of memory training, accomplished through various special contests and events and daily class work. A great importance is placed on nurturing good personal habits and effective study habits.