The Language Arts program grades kindergarten through 5th grade is a developmental approach, which includes the areas of reading, writing, and spelling. The principle goal of the reading program is to insure student's success in becoming life long readers. The Accelerated Reading Program is also incorporated into the reading component starting at the second grade level. It is a literature-based program in which students read meaningful literature at their own individual reading level. Tests are taken on classroom computers and progress is recorded.
Students progress through the program at their own rate and are rewarded through personal goals.
The spelling component is part of the writing program, which stresses accountability and proofreading in everyday writing. High frequently used word lists are utilized in activities and classroom assignments. The goal of the spelling program is to master most commonly used words and to provide skills to build other words. The writing component consists of spelling and grammar through the use of the Daily Oral Language. Writing is developed from simple sentences to exploring styles of writing.