Elementary School Curriculum & Grading Scale

The elementary school years create the foundation of your child’s education and knowledge that will determine his or her future success. As one of the top private elementary schools in the York, Lancaster and Central PA area, the Christian School of York understands this importance and has designed a curriculum for ultimate success! Contact us today to learn about admission.

The core subjects of the Christian elementary curriculum include language arts (which strongly emphasizes phonics and comprehension), math, social studies, science and Bible. Elementary school students are also instructed in Spanish, art, music (vocal and instrumental), computer, library skills and physical education.

The letter grades (A  94-100,  B 85-93,  C 76-84,  D 70-75,  F 0-69) will be given for reading, English, math, science, social studies, spelling and Bible.

Students in grades K, 1 and 2 will receive “O, S, I, N, and U” for science and social studies.

Students in grades 1-5 will receive “O, S, I, N, and U” for Handwriting.

Art, physical education, music, and computer for grades 1-5 will be evaluated with an “O, S, I, N, and U.”

O         100-90  Outstanding                     N       73-70      Needs Improvement
S           89-76   Satisfactory                      U         69-0     Unsatisfactory
I            75-74   Improving

Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math

The Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs challenge students at all levels. Gifted students may receive a greater independent challenge, while those catching-up feel successful with their own goals. Accelerated Math enhances the math curriculum for our second through fifth graders.

Extra-Curricular Activities for Elementary Students

Our Central PA elementary school offers a wide array of programs to support and encourage student interests:

Band String Ensemble End-of-year field day

Geography Bee Community Service Speech Meet

ACSI Spelling Bee Drama Team Worship Team End-of-year picnic

Athletics 

Our elementary students in York are offered a number of opportunities to participate in sports at an early age:

	Girls	Boys
Elementary (Grades 3-5)	Intramural sports all year include: Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball	Intramural sports all year include:  Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball