Lower Division

Brown Christian Academy's Christ-centered Lower Division (Kindergarten & First Grade) provides a nurturing start to education, prioritizing joyful, purposeful early learning and strong character development. Small classes and loving teachers offer hands-on experiences in core subjects and Bible, building essential skills in reading, math, science, and social studies, as well as confidence and compassion. Through daily Bible integration and weekly chapel, BCA prepares children for spiritual and academic growth.

Curriculum Highlights (Kindergarten & First Grade)

Kindergarten (K5)

A joyful introduction to school and learning

  • Math

    • Counting and number sense

    • Single‑ and double‑digit addition and subtraction

    • Measurement, time, and patterns

    • Math fluency and early problem‑solving

    Reading & Language Arts

    • Phonemic awareness and phonics

    • Vocabulary and comprehension

    • Guided reading and listening skills

    • Daily independent and group reading

    Bible

    • Weekly chapel and devotionals

    • Bible stories and scripture memorization

    • Faith‑based discussions and life application

    Social Studies & Science

    • Community and culture

    • World awareness and geography

    • Nature, seasons, and patterns

    • Basic economics and map skills

First Grade

Building strong foundations for lifelong learning

  • First Grade at BCA deepens academic skills while nurturing independence, responsibility, and spiritual growth. Students engage in a structured, phonics‑based reading program, foundational math concepts, and hands‑on exploration across all subjects.

    Reading & Language Arts

    • Advanced phonics and decoding

    • Reading fluency and comprehension strategies

    • Grammar, sentence writing, and creative expression

    • Weekly spelling and vocabulary development

    Mathematics

    • Place value and number sense

    • Addition and subtraction within 100

    • Introduction to money, time, measurement, and geometry

    • Problem‑solving and math reasoning

    Bible

    • Daily devotionals and scripture memory

    • Understanding God’s character and biblical themes

    • Applying faith to everyday choices

    Science & Social Studies

    • Earth, life, and physical science investigations

    • Communities, citizenship, and American symbols

    • Geography, maps, and cultural awareness

Support Classes & Enrichment (K5 & 1st Grade)

Lower Division students enjoy a well‑rounded experience that includes:

  • Weekly Chapel

  • Music

  • Robotics and Coding

  • STEAM Program

  • Cheer

  • Soccer Shots

APPLY NOW