CCA Grammar School Overview
The Grammar School at CCA consists of grades K-6. The Grammar School can be described in terms of its pedagogy (teaching methods), curriculum, and culture.
Grammar School Pedagogy
During the Grammar School years, students are taught important information by means of songs, chants, jingles and rhymes. Historical facts and timelines, science facts, math facts, Latin vocabulary, rules of grammar--all are taught using songs, chants, jingles, and rhymes. Classical pedagogy also includes review and repetition. Adults often avoid repetitive activity and think of it as boring, but children love to sing songs over and over again until they are embedded their long-term memory. The Grammar School has a multi-modal pedagogy as well--students learn by seeing (many visual aids of all types in each classroom), hearing 
(many songs and chants), and moving (children sing with hand and body motions). Therefore, students who are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners all learn well at CCA.
Grammar School Curriculum
The Curriculum of the Grammar School is challenging but well within the reach of students of average ability putting forth reasonable effort. Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade focus primarily on reading and math--subjects which must be mastered for success later in the curriculum. English grammar is introduced beginning in first grade with students learning the eight parts of speech and basic sentence classification. Latin is introduced in 3rd grade, a time when students are able to quickly 
learn language. The study of Latin enriches students' English vocabulary (50% of English words come from Latin) and reinforces their study of grammar. Students in the Grammar School also study history, science, writing, Bible, music, and art.
Grammar School Culture
The culture of the Grammar School is one of order, peace, courtesy, and enthusiasm. Families and students applying to CCA are interviewed and screened to insure that respectful, courteous behavior is both taught at home and supported in the school. Our school and classroom behavior guidelines are clear and enforced so that students are secure in an environment that is safe and predictable, even while being lively and robust.
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Covenant Christian Academy
1982 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Telephone: 717-540-9885
Email: office@covenantchristianacademy.net