Elementary School
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES 1–5)
State of North Carolina Curriculum Standards
At Sion North Wake Academy (SNWA), elementary students follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS). The program is designed to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, health, and the arts while developing critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning skills.
CORE SUBJECTS
📘 English Language Arts (ELA)
• Reading literary and informational texts
• Writing narratives, informational pieces, and opinion essays
• Speaking and listening skills
• Vocabulary development and grammar
📗 Mathematics
• Number sense and operations
• Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning
• Measurement and data analysis
• Geometry, fractions, and decimals
📙 Science
• Life Science
• Physical Science
• Earth and Space Science
• Scientific inquiry, observation, and experimentation
📕 Social Studies
• History, Geography, Economics, and Civics
• Inquiry-based learning and critical thinking
• Understanding communities and citizenship
💪 Health & Physical Education
• Healthy habits and personal wellness
• Safety awareness and decision-making skills
• Physical fitness and motor skill development
🎨 Arts Education
• Visual Arts
• Music
• Creative expression and artistic appreciation
💻 Technology and Digital Learning
• Digital citizenship
• Educational technology tools
• Introduction to computer and technology skills
GRADE 1
English Language Arts
• Phonics and reading fluency
• Identifying main ideas and details
• Writing simple sentences and short stories
Mathematics
• Basic addition and subtraction
• Place value concepts
• One-step word problems
Science
• Living things and their environments
• Basic properties of matter and natural phenomena
Social Studies
• Families, communities, rules, and responsibilities
Health & Physical Education
• Healthy habits, safety, and basic physical skills
GRADE 2
English Language Arts
• Reading longer texts with improved comprehension
• Expanding vocabulary and writing skills
Mathematics
• Multi-digit addition and subtraction
• Time, money, measurement, and data
Science
• Life cycles, habitats, and changes in matter
• Continued development of scientific investigation skills
Social Studies
• Basic economic concepts including needs, wants, and resources
Health & Physical Education
• Personal wellness and healthy decision-making
GRADE 3
English Language Arts
• Reading and analyzing fiction and nonfiction texts
• Summarizing and drawing conclusions
• Writing organized paragraphs and compositions
Mathematics
• Multiplication and division
• Introductory fractions
• Area, perimeter, and multi-step problem solving
Science
• Ecosystems, energy, weather, and Earth systems
Social Studies
• Local communities, businesses, entrepreneurship, and economics
Health & Physical Education
• Physical fitness and healthy lifestyle habits
GRADE 4
English Language Arts
• Analyzing characters, themes, and informational texts
• Writing multi-paragraph explanatory and opinion essays
Mathematics
• Multi-digit operations
• Fractions and factors
• Advanced geometry concepts
Science
• Earth, space, matter, energy, and life systems
• Evidence-based scientific explanations
Social Studies
• North Carolina history, geography, culture, and economic development
Health & Physical Education
• Personal responsibility and lifelong wellness
GRADE 5
English Language Arts
• Preparing for middle school reading and writing
• Research projects and evidence-based writing
• Critical reading and communication skills
Mathematics
• Advanced fractions and decimals
• Volume, coordinate grids, and multi-step problem solving
Science
• Integrated science concepts and scientific practices
• Preparation for Grade 5 End-of-Grade (EOG) Science Assessment
Social Studies
• United States history, government, geography, and economic development
• The impact of innovation and technology on society
Health & Physical Education
• Physical fitness, wellness, and responsible decision-making
Preparing Students for Future Success
The SNWA Elementary School Program provides a strong academic foundation while nurturing curiosity, creativity, character, communication skills, and a love of learning. Students are prepared for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.