Adventist Education offers more than academic knowledge. It promotes a balanced development of the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. An education in which time dimensions span eternity. Providing a safe academic environment, teachers explore ways to give authentic learning experiences and help students self-navigate to become better learners. We believe that education must provide purpose, joy, and the opportunity to serve others.
“For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 ESV
Academic Explanation
Curriculum – K-8
Crestview Christian School follows the education curriculum recommendations of the Upper Columbia Conference, North Pacific Union Conference, and the North America Division of Seventh-day Adventists. For standards, links, resources, and a complete list of curricula, go to www.nadeducation.org.
Crestview Christian School is in the process of adopting a Standards Based Learning (SBL) approach as a system of instruction and assessment. Teachers use a variety of supplemental curriculum to meet standards and different learning styles. For more information about SBL and classroom curriculum, please see your child’s teacher.
Bible
- Grades K-8: Encounter
Math
- K-2: Light Units Math
- 3-8 Big Ideas Math
Language Arts
- Kindergarten: Stepping Stones
- Grades 1-2 Bridge Curriculum
- Grades 3-8 Pathways
- K-2 Explode the Code Phonics
Science
- Grades 1-8: By Design
Social Studies
- K-8: Unit based
- K-2: Impact Social Studies
Art
- For all grades, art is teacher led. Creativity and self-expression are encouraged through different media.
Music
A generalized music program overview of vocal and instrumental music K-8.
Current schedule: Tuesday to Thursday – 30 minutes per day
- Grades K-2 instrumental experience: tone bells.
- Grades K-8 Choir, Ukelele, Recorders
All grade levels will
- Participate in singing (memorization, languages, part singing).
- Participate in performance.
Musical performances, including church services, are required and are part of your student’s grade.
Missed classes and performances cannot be made up.
Physical Education
- Each teacher facilities PE and encourages a healthy, active lifestyle. PE is taught by Tyler Kruger 2 days per week in addition to having daily recess time.
Testing
MAP Growth
- MAP is a standardized computer-adaptive assessment that measures growth and mastery for each student K-8.
- MAP Growth includes Reading, Language Usage, Math, Subject Specific Secondary Math (Algebra I and Geometry).
- Three interim assessments per year (Fall, Winter, Spring) to guide and track learning
- It can be used as a formative and interim assessment to inform instruction and increase proficiency.
- Aligns with multiple standards (NAD, ACT, SAT, CCSS and NGSS)
- Adventist national norms available
Report Card Grading Scale
Grade Kindergarten Marking Codes
Performance Key
- I = Achieves objectives and performs skills independently
- P = Progressing toward achieving objectives and skills
- NT = Needs more time to develop
- BLANK = Indicates skill was not addressed in this marking period.
- NOT EVALUATED = Grayed out indicates skill was not addressed and/or evaluated at this time.
Grades 1 – 2 Marking Codes
Summative Grades
- I = Achieves objectives and performs skills independently
- P = Progressing toward achieving objectives and skills
- NT = Needs more time to develop
Domain Levels of Proficiency
- 4 = Exceeds: I understand, I can teach a friend. I can even show you more.
- 3 = Proficient: I understand and can do it by myself.
- 2 = Developing: I understand some and can get started, but I’m a little confused.
- 1 = Novice: I don’t understand. I can’t start without help.
Instructional Level
- X = Student is working with enrichment materials and/or accelerated instruction
- Y = Student is using grade level materials and functioning without modification or extra assistance.
- Z = Student is receiving modification of assignments, materials, and/or special assistance
Social Development/Work Ethic
- O = Outstanding
- S = Satisfactory
- N = Needs improvement
Grades 3-8 Marking Codes
Summative Grades
A+ – A- (100%-90%) = Excels in understanding content and applying concepts
B+ – B- (89%-80%) = Masters most content and skills
C+ – C- (79%-70%) = Demonstrates basic understanding of the concepts and skills
D+ – D- (69%-60%) = Understanding of concepts and skills is limited and incomplete
F (59%-below) = Shows an unacceptable level of understanding and/or effort
Domain Levels of Proficiency
- 4 = Exceeds: I understand, I can teach a friend. I can even show you more.
- 3 = Proficient: I understand and can do it by myself.
- 2 = Developing: I understand some and can get started, but I’m a little confused.
- 1 = Novice: I don’t understand. I can’t start without help.
Instructional Level
- X = Student is working with enrichment materials and/or accelerated instruction
- Y = Student is using grade level materials and functioning without modification or extra assistance.
- Z = Student is receiving modification of assignments, materials, and/or special assistance
Social Development/Work Ethic
- O = Outstanding
- S = Satisfactory
School Supplies list
E-day Assignments
What is an E-day? It is simply an Educational Day held at home.
In the event the CCS closes school due to inclement weather or any other situation, we will call an “E-day”. This allows CCS to meet the required number of school days, without having makeup days at the end of the school year.