Beyond Core

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  Art

  From the biblical framework of Creation‐Fall‐Redemption‐Restoration, our young artists learn to discern art the way God intended as compared to the effects of sin on modern expressions of creativity. From projects based on early children's literature to replicating masterpieces of Egyptian art and the Renaissance, students incorporate key elements of art when exploring a variety of mediums.
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  Innovation Lab

  All JK through 6th Grade students visit our Innovation Lab weekly for hands-on, inquiry-driven learning experiences that integrate design thinking, Apple technology, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodologies. Students work with both raw materials and digital tools to develop the technical and critical thinking skills necessary for authentic, real-world problem-solving.
  
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  Library

  Our library curriculum is designed to foster a lifelong love of reading. Through engaging read-alouds, story discussions and lesson activities, students explore a wide range of literary genres, authors, and cultures. They also learn how to locate "just right for me books" to enhance a curriculum that integrates with grade level lessons. The library emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking as students broaden their knowledge of the written word.
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  Music

  Because we are made in God's image, we can create, compose, and respond to His greatness through song. Central students experience various genres -- including performance, ballet, opera, folk, and spirituals -- during music education. Performing with instruments, bodies, and voices, our students grow in musical literacy throughout their career at Central.
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  Physical Education

  In recognizing the broad diversity of children, we teach all students life‐long habits of physical fitness. We emphasize character‐building, good sportsmanship, respect for authority, teamwork, self‐discipline, and improving individual and team skills. Students learn a variety of sports in developmentally appropriate ways and are taught the importance of being healthy and fit beyond their years at Central.
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  Spanish

  Our Spanish classroom at Central mirrors our collaborative, hands‐on approach found throughout the entire school. In addition to learning Spanish through conversation, literature, and song, students engage with Latin American culture, too. Our program develops an awareness that this second, most-spoken language in the world exists beyond our Central classroom by examining communities both near and far.