ELEMENTARY AT EASTMONT
We are a Christian preschool and elementary school located in Bend, Oregon
Eastmont School exists to help our students form a Biblical worldview and grow in their identity in Christ to be equipped as leaders. We inspire students to reach their full potential in a safe Christian environment while challenging them academically.
KINDERGARTEN
We use the Holy Bible as our guide to nurture the growth of faith and the Fruit of the Spirit in your child. Our Bible lessons focus on Jesus as our Savior and emphasize that God loves and cares for us. We use the Core Knowledge Language Arts phonetic approach to teach reading and writing. We develop strong foundational math skills using enVision curricular materials. Each child learns healthy habits and to recognize emotions and feelings in themselves and others. Students learn a variety of topics in history, geography, and science. Pearson Learning Core Knowledge History & Geography guides our learning about the seven continents, our Mount Rushmore Presidents, the seven regional tribal nations (Native Americans) in the Continental United States, Christopher Columbus and Pilgrims. Students learn about the scientific method of observation, particularly focusing on these important scientists: Wilbur and Orville Wright, Jane Goodall, and George Washington Carver. Our kindergarten students spend one-half hour two times each week with our Spanish, music and physical education specialists. Field Trips will be included during the year.
1ST GRADE
Our 1st grade CKLA curriculum is full of exciting themes that will engage and challenge your child. We will dive into writing, language conventions, fiction and poetry. Each day for Bible time we will look at familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s relationship to people. We will also explore world geography, and American colonies, and the early exploration of the American West. In science, we will learn about living things and their environments, the human body, electricity and so much more! Our math curriculum will focus on learning more about basic operations, number lines, measurement, and geometry. We will also spend time each month with our “Reading Buddies” in one of the older grades. We get to take advantage of our four “specials”: PE, art, music and Spanish. Field Trips will be included during the year, that will be determined based on our topics, plus some added just for fun!
2ND GRADE
We will walk through the Bible, learning about Abraham, Moses and Elijah. Kids will learn what it means to trust and follow God in all aspects of their lives. We will build on the reading skills they have been developing in Kindergarten and 1st grade. Students will read poetry, fables, biographies and chapter books. Students will write descriptions, letters, and persuasive pieces. They will turn their sentences into paragraphs and learn how to edit their work and give constructive feedback to others. In math, we will master our addition and subtraction facts. Students will expand upon that knowledge by adding and subtracting 2-digit and 3-digit numbers. We will learn more about money, measurement and time. Science will come alive as we study magnetism, seasonal cycles and simple machines. We will take field trips to expand our learning. In history, students will learn about Ancient Greece, westward expansion, the civil war and immigration. We love to balance fun and hard work, and we are excited to share our year with you!
“Eastmont was the best school I’ve ever been to. I miss it so much!”
— Parker Price // EASTMONT GRADUATE
3RD GRADE
In our class, we work and grow together as a team. Whether we are acting out a scene from The Wind and the Willows or designing ancient Roman shields, we have fun exploring a variety of topics. Our content integrated units include Classic Tales, Classification of Animals, The Human Body, The Ancient Roman Civilization, Light and Sound, The Viking Age, Astronomy, Native Americans, Early Explorations of North America, Colonial America, and Ecology. With enVision Math, students build on their skills of addition and subtraction and develop their understanding of multiplication and division. The lessons in our ACSI Bible curriculum focus on the life of Christ and on the early Church. Students connect personal experiences with their growing knowledge of God’s Word, and they write in prayer journals regularly. Highlights throughout the year include the Eagle Dash, the Veterans Day Celebration, and an Ancient Rome Day. There will be some opportunities for our 3rd graders to get away on field trips as well. These trips will be determined by the teacher and will enhance the topics that are learned throughout the year.
4TH GRADE
Our 4th grade curriculum is full of content that will excite and challenge your child. Each day we will delve into Bible truths and study how to apply those truths to our daily lives. Through our CKLA curriculum, we will travel through the Middle Ages, the American Revolution, Treasure Island and so much more. We will also explore the Oregon Trail. In science, we will learn about the basic concepts of chemistry, electricity, geology, and the human heart. Our math curriculum will focus on learning about number sense through operations, measurement, and geometry. We will spend time each month with our “Reading Buddies” in one of the younger grades. We also get to take advantage of our four “specials”, PE, art, music and Spanish/Enrichment. Field Trips will be included during the year. As we continue to grow our minds in 4th grade, we will have many fun and memorable learning adventures along the way!
5TH GRADE
We use the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum which integrates science, history and geography. Envision Math focuses on fractions, decimals, geometry and pre-algebra, as well as measurement and number sense. ACSI Bible curriculum starts us right out in Genesis, and delves deep into the prophets and prophecies of the Old Testament, with emphasis on choices and their consequences. Music, Art, P.E., and Spanish/Enrichment are taught as a pull out by our incredible Specialist teachers. We will meet weekly with our reading “buddies” to encourage and help improve their reading skills. 5th graders also have the opportunity to apply to be on the Student Action Leadership Team (SALT). Students hone skills to become great and effective future leaders. Field Trips will be included during the year that enhance our learning and will leave our students with priceless memories.