Studies are drawn from characters in both Old and New Testament and the life of Jesus Christ. An overview of the Book of Revelation is included. Students learn that they can find answers in the Bible for themselves because the focus is on personal study and the understanding of the principles that guide all of life's decisions. Therefore, a strong emphasis is placed on character development with practical lessons enabling students to make life-changing decisions. At the end of the school year, a character award is given to each student.
Weekly chapel is held.
The Fifth Grade Reading curriculum uniquely incorporates the social studies and science programs around compelling units such as astronomy, the American West and the Civil War. Students are led to pursue personal and collaborative inquiry and concept formation. They are given the opportunity to access, through technology and other research methods, the information they need to assimilate and communicate. Discussion of the selections is taught to be student-driven and maintained. The knowledge and usage of language and writing skills are essential to the program.