Upper Elementary
The following academic classes will be offered to third through sixth grades.
Science: 3rd-4th
Apologia: Zoology 2 Swimming Creatures - dive into the world below the water, where gills meet teeth and everything dances to a rhythmic motion.
Apologia: Anatomy & Physiology - Explore how your body works the way it works, from blood vessels to the "funny bone," from nutrition to exercise. Students will engage around physiology experiments and learn about themselves as God's most special creation.
Thursdays: Labs/Experiments
Tuesdays: Concept Review in Workbooks
The above textbooks and workbooks are required for this class; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
Science: 5th-6th
Apologia: Botany - learning about the growing world of fungus and weeds to flowers and trees, students will engage with amazing lessons about things that are green
Apologia: Astronomy - learning about stars and planets, comets and quarks, students will engage with amazing lessons about things that are beyond our world
Thursdays: Labs/Experiments
Tuesdays: Concept Review in Workbooks
The above textbooks and workbooks are required for this class; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
History: 3rd-4th
Mystery of History Vol. I - an intriguing study of world history from a biblical worldview starting with Creation through the Resurrection of Jesus.
The above textbooks are required for this class; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
History: 5th-6th
Mystery of History Vol. III - an intriguing study of world history from a biblical worldview starting with the Early Renaissance to the Growth of Nations.
The above textbooks are required for this class; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
Literature Analysis: 3rd-4th
Unit Studies - As We Walk, including books, poetry & short stories such as Charlotte's Web, Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Tale of Despereaux, and more. Thursday Only Class.
The reading list is HERE!
Literature Analysis: 5th-6th
Unit Studies - As We Walk, including books, poetry & short stories such as Number The Stars, Call of the Wild, The Secret Garden and more. Thursday Only Class.
The reading list is HERE!
Writing & Grammar: 3rd-4th
The Write Foundation: Prepare To Write - Many students discover that learning fundamental sentence writing skills and grammar becomes more enjoyable when incorporating fun topics and activities. This English composition curriculum also addresses common writing errors, aiming to equip students for paragraph writing. Tuesday Only Class.
Writing & Grammar: 5th-6th
The Write Foundation: Creating Sentences - Many students find that integrating grammar into their writing to craft descriptive sentences becomes more enjoyable when using engaging topics and activities. This English composition curriculum also covers common writing errors, preparing students for paragraph writing. Additionally, students explore the creative use of figures of speech and grammar in both poetry and sentence construction. Tuesday Only Class.
Bible: 3rd-4th
Apologia: The Word In Motion Old Testament - Spanning from the Creation of the World to the silence after Malachi, students will begin to recognize how the various books of the Bible weave together to convey God's enduring love for humanity. They develop a richer understanding of God's truth, and begin to read the Word with a greater passion, and genuine understanding.
Tuesday Only Class.
Bible: 5th-6th
Masterbooks: Elementary Apologetics -
Encouraging students to strengthen their faith, this unique course equips learners to address challenging questions with biblical answers, exploring topics like creation, sin, dinosaurs, and the Flood of Noah. By delving into God's Word and writing out daily verses, students will deepen their understanding of Scripture while gaining confidence in defending their faith against secular perspectives. Tuesday Only Class.
Coding: 3rd-6th
(Elective Hour)
ISA is proud to offer an Beginner-Intermediate Level course to coding using Scratch, Java Script, and Python coding logic. Text-based coding will build and strengthen their understanding of sequencing, conditionals, variables, and more, while increasing their confidence in these languages using Ozaria Coding Platform.
Students will engage in at-home coding practice with homework and suggested projects creating, refining, and engaging with apps. While learning the logic of coding, students will apply these skills to robotic engines and electronic components throughout the year.
A laptop with keyboard is required for this class. It can be Mac, Windows, Chromebook, or iPad; it just has to have a keyboard as typing-text-code is a critical component of this course. As a natural byproduct, the students will learn to type better. Tuesday Only Class.
Conversational Spanish: 3rd-6th
(Elective Hour)
A foreign language foundation and fluency is not only required for high school graduation by Florida Statutes but also a valuable skill for any student's life and future.
Integrity is excited to offer a foundational class in a conversational style of Spanish. Using games, recognition cards and in-class conversations, student will gain confidence and competency in the 2nd most spoken language around the globe. Tuesday Only Class.