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Christian education and the spiritual
formation of young minds are achieved through a strong
partnership of parents and committed, caring Christian
teachers.At Naples Christian Academy, that partnership
is taken to heart. During these early formative years,
innovative classroom techniques stimulate eager minds
and foster the joy of learning in the core subject
areas of reading, spelling, math, science, social
studies, and Bible.
Curriculum is organized around thematic-based
units designed to help students make important learning
connections among subject areas. The reading program
is literature-based and blends phonics with writing
skills.Limited class size allows each child to receive
personalized attention and guidance by highly experienced
teachers who strive to develop each student’s social,
physical, and academic skills.
Elementary students at the Academy
participate in a variety of curriculum-related field
trips that instill a sense of excitement and allow
for a deeper understanding of the subject area(s).
Students have the opportunity to learn in context
and engage in real world experiences. For example,
fifth graders take a three-day trip to Sea Camp in
the Florida Keys which corresponds with a unit on
oceanography. Foreign language, library skills, and
computer instruction are also integral programs that
emerge during the elementary curriculum to encompass
a well-rounded educational experience. In addition,
the Academy offers an enrichment (gifted) program
designed to encourage students of exceptional ability
to reach their intellectual potential.
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Elementary