CURRICULUM
In a Christian school the bible is the most important subject, and with that as our guiding force,
the Academy uses the A Beka Curriculum. The A Beka Curriculum was created solely for faith
based programs. The curriculum addresses the development of the “whole child” by teaching
biblical lessons in reading, history, mathematics, science/health and English. All subject areas are designed to meet the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and creative development of your child (ren).
As a state licensed pre-school program, the Academy’s curriculum also embraces the Georgia Early Learning Standards for each age group and content area. Teachers use a variety of teaching methods that focus on cognitive learning, reading readiness skills and math concepts. In addition, various other activities are included in the curriculum throughout the year, including, but not limited to, the following: Black History, dental health, and a variety of field trips, multi-cultural studies, career activities, videotapes, DVD’s, and special program presentations.
The Academy curriculum also includes weekly spiritual devotion, jazz dance, Tae-Kwon-Do,
computer science, music, science and Spanish.
REST AND RELAXATION
Each child in the Academy will have the opportunity for an afternoon nap each day. Please provide two (2) crib sheets or two (2) large towels for use on his/her mat. This bedding is to be taken home every Friday, laundered, and brought back to class with your child every Monday. The Academy cannot be responsible for bedding that is left in your child’s cubby over the weekend.
Parents are asked to place their child’s name on their bedding items. Children are provided with toys at the Academy and should only bring toys from home on special occasions, such as “Show and Tell.” From time to time, books and records may be brought and shared with the group, as directed by the teacher. The Administrator MUST approve all records, cassettes, and videotapes, before being viewed in a classroom.
FIELD TRIPS
At the Academy we believe that field trips are an exciting way for children to see the information they learn in the classroom come alive in real world experiences. These trips are planned for children ages four through school age. Parents will be notified in advance of upcoming field trips.
In order for your child to participate in field trips parents/guardians must give written consent for each trip. All children must wear their Ben Hill United Methodist Church Christian Academy T-shirts/ sweatshirts on field trips. All Academy children participating in field trips must depart from and return to the Academy.
MEALS
The Academy will provide each child a nutritious and well balanced morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack. These meals are cooked on site by the Academy’s full-time chef and served to the students in a family- style setting.
If you know your child will arrive after a scheduled meal, please ensure your child has been fed a meal prior to his/her arrival at the Academy.
Please inform the Academy of any allergies or special dietary needs for your child. If a special
dietary meal is required, your child’s physician needs to provide the Academy with written
instructions for the diet. If accommodations cannot be made, parents/guardians may furnish the necessary food. Food and milk must be labeled with the child’s first and last name, and the current date, and contain all the necessary food components as determined by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Parents/guardians who wish to bring in a store bought snack or lunch for an entire class may do so by coordinating with the Director and teacher.
ARRIVAL
♦ Students should arrive at school no later than 9:00 a.m. If students arrive after 9:00 a.m. they will be required to submit an excuse from their doctor to be admitted to class.
♦ In an effort to control access to the Academy we ask that parents enter the building from 7:00-9:00 a.m. through the Academy’s main entrance (the double doors off the church’s main
parking lot). The parking lot gate and doors to the Academy are locked promptly at 9:00
a.m. by security. Please be mindful of the time when dropping your child off.
♦ If you should arrive to drop your child off after 9:00 a.m. we ask that you enter the building
through the church’s office doors located behind the church (the ramp doors).
♦ The exit doors on the second floor should only be used in case of an emergency.
