Academics
COVINGTON ACADEMY
Team 2 (2nd-5th)
At Covington Academy, we are dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth from K3 through senior year. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning while equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From foundational skills in literacy and numeracy to advanced coursework in STEM, humanities, and the arts, our experienced faculty members are committed to nurturing each student’s unique talents and interests.
The 2nd grade Abeka curriculum strengthens reading comprehension, writing, and math skills while fostering spiritual growth through Bible lessons. Students begin to think more critically and apply their learning in both independent and group settings.
2nd Grade Highlights:
- Reading Comprehension: Developing fluency, understanding paragraphs, and reading for meaning.
- Math: Addition and subtraction mastery, introduction to multiplication and division, and working with measurements.
- Bible Lessons: Stories that emphasize Biblical virtues like honesty, patience, and kindness.
- Language Arts: Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and simple writing exercises.
- Science: Investigating the world around them, focusing on animals, plants, and simple ecosystems.
- Social Studies: Exploring communities, basic map skills, and historical figures.
- Art and Music: Expanding creativity with more complex art projects and musical activities.
For more in-depth details on curriculum, please visit the ABEKA website.
In 3rd grade, students deepen their understanding of core subjects, focusing on mastering foundational skills in reading, math, and writing. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, responsibility, and Christian character development as students prepare for more advanced learning.
3rd Grade Highlights:
- Reading and Comprehension: Emphasis on fluency, higher-level reading comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Math: Mastery of multiplication, division, fractions, and time concepts.
- Bible Study: Strengthening faith through Bible lessons that reinforce Christian principles.
- Language Arts: Expanding grammar, sentence structure, and writing skills.
- Science: Study of matter, energy, simple machines, and ecosystems.
- Social Studies: Introduction to U.S. history, government, and geography.
- Art and Music: Continued exploration of visual arts and musical skills.
For more in-depth details on curriculum, please visit the ABEKA website.
The 4th grade Abeka curriculum builds on students’ skills in math, reading, and writing while providing deeper engagement with history and science. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge, think critically, and grow in their Christian faith.
4th Grade Highlights:
- Reading and Comprehension: Advanced reading skills with an emphasis on comprehension, context, and critical thinking.
- Math: Multiplication, division, fractions, and measurement mastery.
- Bible Study: Biblical principles and character lessons that emphasize faith and responsibility.
- Language Arts: Stronger focus on writing paragraphs, grammar, and punctuation.
- Science: Exploration of energy, the human body, and ecosystems.
- Social Studies: In-depth study of U.S. history, government, and geography.
- Art and Music: Encouraging self-expression through detailed art projects and music theory.
For more in-depth details on curriculum, please visit the ABEKA website
5th grade students continue their academic journey with a more challenging curriculum in language, math, history, and science. They are encouraged to apply their knowledge through projects and critical thinking while growing spiritually through Bible studies.
5th Grade Highlights:
- Reading and Writing: Focus on comprehension, literature analysis, and creative writing.
- Math: Mastery of division, fractions, decimals, and early geometry concepts.
- Bible Study: Exploring character-building lessons from both Old and New Testament stories.
- Language Arts: Advanced grammar, sentence structure, and writing assignments.
- Science: Studying the Earth, space, and basic principles of physics and biology.
- Social Studies: U.S. history and geography with emphasis on the early years of America.
- Art and Music: Developing skills in visual arts and more complex music theory.
For more in-depth details on curriculum, please visit the ABEKA website.