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Curriculum & Instruction

Lower School provides each child with opportunities to explore the world of ideas that God has created for them while being encouraged in a loving and Christ-centered atmosphere. Teachers are committed to understanding the design of each child so they can adequately prepare the instructional strategies to meet individual learning styles. Various teaching methods are implemented in the classroom to create a lively and engaging environment where learning and fun often go hand-in-hand. For a more detailed look at our curriculum, please click here.

Noteworthy

  • Lower School division serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade

  • K–4th Grade students their day with one classroom teacher, while 5th grade introduces a team-teaching

  • Average Class Size: 1:16  (K), 1:21 (1st – 5th), and K–2nd grade have teacher assistant support throughout the day

  • Some Special events are Missions Month, Veteran's Day, Grandparents’ Day, and Field Day

  • The Academic Support Program provides tiered levels of student support

  • Learning Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP) is designed to challenge gifted learners

  • The IOWA achievement test and Cognitive Abilities Test are administered in the spring of each year

Weekly Enrichments

Teach to Equip

Teach to Equip is MCA's strategic and intentional plan to equip students with a Biblical Worldview through the curriculum utilized, instructional methodology implemented, and professional development training provided to instructional staff. Teach to Equip includes professional development, which is designed to foster and promote growth, improvement, learning in the areas of curriculum, instructional methods, assessments, social and emotional learning, and biblical integration.

Student Development