Colonial Academy
"A Place to Grow"
K-4 through Grade 8
Colonial Academy has been a ministry of Colonial Baptist Church since
its beginning in 1988. God has richly blessed the academy and the church.
TEACHERS
All of our teachers are Christians who are able to teach effectively
and who are motivated by a God-given love for their students. Our teachers
are dedicated to helping each student academically, spiritually and
socially.
ADMISSIONS
Acceptance to Colonial Academy is based on former records, personal
interview and possibly a placement test. Applications are available
in the school office.
CURRICULUM
We hold a traditional approach to classroom instruction. The majority
of our textbooks are published by A Beka Book, Pensacola, Florida. Curriculum
includes but is not limited to the grades listed on this page.
Kindergarten (Four-year olds) or K-4
Reading readiness, alphabet with phonic sounds, counting, Bible, Scripture
memory, art, nursery rhymes, singing, health, manners, outdoor play,
safety.
Kindergarten (Five-year olds) or K-5
Bible, Scripture memory, character training, phonics: letter sounds,
special rules, blends and words; reading; numbers: counting and number
concepts to 100, number sequences and combinations; writing, are poetry,
music, social living skills, science and physical education. Preschool
is not a prerequisite for entering kindergarten.
First Grade
Review of kindergarten material, Bible, Scripture memory, science, character
training, writing, spelling, reading: advanced programs with Christian
readers, plans for children in all levels of achievement; phonics: drill
and word analysis skills, arithmetic: emphasis on addition, subtraction,
telling time, story problems; music and art activities, physical education.
Second Grade
Review of first grade material. Bible, Scripture memory, character training,
social studies, science, reading: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, grammar,
penmanship (manuscript and cursive); arithmetic: addition, subtraction,
time, money, story problems, simple fractions, and introduction to multiplication;
music and art activities, physical education.
Third Grade
Review of second grade material. Bible, Scripture memory, character
training, reading: phonics, vocabulary, grammar, penmanship, spelling,
poetry; science, social studies, arithmetic: addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, story problems, fractions, etc.; music and
art activities, physical education.
Fourth Grade
Review of third grade material. Bible, Scripture memory, character training,
improving reading speed, spelling and vocabulary, penmanship, English:
grammar, creative writing; science, math: drill in speed and accuracy
in the math processes, multiplication facts, multiplying by two-digit
numbers, working with fractions, measures; physical education, music
and art activities.
Fifth Grade
Review of fourth grade material. Bible, Scripture memory, character
training, reading, spelling, vocabulary, English: grammar, creative
writing, science, math: drill in speed and accuracy in the math processes,
multiplication facts, multiplying by two-digit numbers, working with
fractions, measures; physical education, music and art activities.