Northlake Christian School

The curriculum of Northlake Christian Elementary complies with the State of Louisiana standards.  In keeping with the school's purpose, however, all curricular content is filtered through and presented within a Christian worldview.  The Bible, God's Truth, is integrated into our entire curriculum. 

• SCIENCE
  • Our Philosophy of Science encompasses the belief that God is the Creator of all that exists, and science is the study of His creation.  Our purpose as Christian educators is to facilitate the exploration and discovery of the Divine Order and structure of the universe.  Our science curriculum is planned to equip the elementary student to function in harmony with God’s order through observation and experimentation, challenging him to higher order thinking.  By acknowledging the wisdom of God, the student will recognize the responsibility to be a steward of His perfect design.
    • ACSI Purposeful Design Science series is utilized in grades one through five
    • ABeka’s Observing God’s World is studied in grade six
• SOCIAL STUDIES
  • Our Philosophy of Social Studies holds that from Creation, God orchestrated His plan for mankind’s redemption and sanctification.  Our belief is that social studies reveals who we are and how God works through His people’s lives and events over time.  Our charge as Christian educators is to pass civilization onto the next generation by enabling students to articulate ideas, appreciate one’s heritage, and gain an awareness of the world around them.
    • ABeka History and Geography program of study is utilized in grades one through three
    • Scott Foresman Social Studies
    • LA Edition and the ABeka History and Geography series are studied in grades four through six
• LANGUAGE ARTS
  • Our Philosophy of Language Arts is based on the belief that our Master is the Father of language as evidenced when He spoke the world into existence.  As Christian educators, we strive to equip our students with the ability to communicate powerfully and truthfully with God and with others through listening, speaking, writing and reading proficiently.  Mastery of language arts, both oral and written, prepares students to readily and appropriately express themselves in al areas of life.
    • Foundations and Frameworks Reading Program is implemented grades kindergarten through six
    • Harcourt Language series has been adopted for grades one through six
    • About Foundations and Framework:
      • Foundations and Frameworks is a uniquely designed research-based and research-supported instructional reading program developed at Briarwood Christian School in Alabama.  Northlake Christian Elementary adopted and implemented the program in 2007 to target student achievement in vocabulary, reading comprehension, total reading, critical thinking, problem solving, and written expression.  Foundations and Frameworks, commonly referred to as F & F, is an instructional reading program with a focus upon reading instruction, critical thing, and neuroscience (how the brain learns). 
        F & F incorporates a collection of best practices for equipping students to fully understand ideas conveyed in text.  Thinking skills are explicitly taught and modeled.  Time is dedicated to skill mastery.  High quality literature is used as a natural conduit for skill instruction.  Small group interaction is a daily practice.  Visual tool are used to organize and represent patterns of thinking.  Vocabulary instruction emphasizes complete word understanding.
• MATHEMATICS
  • Our Philosophy of Math is such that God reveals Himself through His Word and His creation as the Master of Truth and Order.  Mathematics reflects the infinity, sovereignty, and precision of God.  Our goal as Christian educators is to prepare the students’ minds for success in using mathematics in everyday life situations; to build upon those concepts that will lead to student proficiency in higher-level reasoning, critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills.
    • Singapore Math is utilized grades kindergarten through sixth
  • BIBLE
    • Our Philosophy for Bible embraces the belief that God revealed Himself through a written record, the Bible.  The study of the Bible provides our students with the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with the living Lord Jesus, and to discover their true identity as a believer.  From this relationship will spring faith, knowledge, wisdom, hope, purpose, and love.
      • A collaboration of ABeka and Christian Schools International resources are used for Bible instruction grades kindergarten through sixth grade.
  • ANCILLARIES
    • Our Ancillary Offerings provide the opportunity for students to experience fields of study outside the traditional subjects.  Students are scheduled in a variety of classes on a weekly basis that include art, computer, media, music & drama, P.E. and motor lab.  Private piano instruction is offered by Tots and Tunes during the school day.  Upper elementary grades have a selection of clubs to choose from that meet weekly with teacher moderators.