Curriculum (K-12)
The curriculum of OSNAS follows the classical philosophy of teaching students in accordance with their stage of development. Since young students are like sponges with their ability to absorb material, they are taught a plethora of foundational facts and skills. They master the building blocks of learning with a focus on phonics, grammar, reading, writing and arithmetic. As students mature, they are more inclined to challenge, debate and investigate the “why” behind matters. At this stage, we teach them Logic and how to make sound arguments using reason and evidence. Once students are taught how to think well, they receive formal instruction in Rhetoric so that they can effectively communicate their ideas with others. Students of all grades receive ample exposure to classical works that promote the classical ideals of truth, goodness, and beauty. The end result is a wise and virtuous student who thinks, communicates and conducts oneself in a God pleasing, fruitful manner.Â
To get a clear picture of our school’s end goal for each student, click the link to read our post about the Portrait of an OSNAS Graduate.
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – Emphasis on God’s Care |
ELA | Phonics     American Language Series Spelling       10 Per Week from the American Language Series Reading      American Language Series Readers Writing       American Language Series Poetry        Memorize, Recite (2 Per Quarter) Story Time    Classical Stories |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math |
HISTORY | Social Studies K5 from Abeka |
SCIENCE | God’s World from Abeka |
LATIN | Song School Latin from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Drama |
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – Emphasis on God’s Gifts |
ELA | Phonics        Savvas (Level A) Grammar      Shurley Grammar (Level 1) Spelling        10 Per Week Reading       Abeka Readers & Read with Me Bible Writing        Prompts and Narrations from Abeka Readers Poetry         Read, Copy, Memorize, Recite (2 Per Quarter) Story Time     Classical Stories |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math 1A-1B |
HISTORY | American Heritage Studies from BJU Press and Geography and Maps Activities from Rand McNally |
SCIENCE | Science 1 from BJU Press |
LATIN | Song School Latin from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Drama, Instrument |
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – Focus of Character |
ELA | Phonics      Savvas (Level B) Grammar    Shurley Grammar (Level 3) Spelling      10 Per Week Reading      Abeka Readers Writing       Prompts and Narrations from Abeka Readers Poetry        Read, Copy, Memorize, Recite (2 Per Quarter) Story Time    Classical Stories |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math 2A-2BÂ Â |
HISTORY | Old Testament & Ancient Egypt from Veritas Press |
SCIENCE | Science 2 from BJU Press |
LATIN | Song School Latin from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Drama, Instrument |
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – Life of Christ & Early Church |
ELA | Phonics        Savvas (Level C) Grammar      Well-Ordered Language (Level 1A-1B) Spelling        20 Per Week Cursive        Classically Cursive 1 Reading        Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing        Writing & Rhetoric (Books 1-2) Poetry          Read, Copy, Memorize, Recite (2 Per Quarter) Story Time      Classical Stories |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math 3A-3B |
HISTORY | New Testament, Greece & Rome |
SCIENCE | Science 3 from BJU Press |
LATIN | Prima Latina from Memoria Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Drama, Instrument |
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – Basic Christian Doctrine |
ELA | Grammar       Well-Ordered Language (Level 2A-2B) Spelling         20 Per Week – Spelling Challenges from Abeka Vocabulary      Sadlier (Orange Book) Cursive          Classically Cursive 2 Reading         Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing          Writing & Rhetoric (Book 3-4) Poetry            Read, Copy, Memorize, Recite (2 Per Quarter) Story Time       Classical Stories |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math 4A-4B |
HISTORY | Middle Ages, Renaissance & Reformation from Veritas Press |
SCIENCE | Science 4 from BJU Press |
LATIN | Prima Latina from Memoria Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Drama, Instrument |
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – Old Testament Survey |
ELA | Grammar         Well-Ordered Language (Level 3A-3B) Spelling          20 Per Week Vocabulary       Sadlier (Vocabulary Workshop – Blue Book) Cursive           Classically Cursive 3 & Formal Essays Reading          Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing           Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry            Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math 5A-5B |
HISTORY | Explorers to 1815 from Veritas Press |
SCIENCE | Science 5 from BJU Press |
LATIN | Latin for Children Primer A from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Drama, Instrument, Vocabulary |
BIBLE | Purposeful Design from ACSI – New Testament Survey |
ELA | Grammar         Well-Ordered Language (Level 4A-4B) Spelling          20 Per Week Vocabulary      Sadlier (Vocabulary Workshop – Level A) Cursive          Formal Essays Reading         Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing         Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry          Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math |
HISTORY | 1815 to Present from Veritas Press |
SCIENCE | Science 6Â from BJU Press |
LATIN | Latina Christiana from Memoria Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Choir, Phys. Ed., Art, Instrument, Computer, Math Enhancement, Vocabulary |
BIBLE | Route 66 from Positive Action Bible Series |
ELA | Spelling            20 Per Week Vocabulary        Vocabulary for College Bound 7 Cursive             Formal Essays Reading            Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing            Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry             Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math |
HISTORY | Explorers to 1815 from Veritas Press |
SCIENCE | Life Science from BJU Press |
LATIN | Latin for Children Primer B from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Phys. Ed., Art, Instrument, Computer, Math Enhancement, Drama, Basketball, Vocabulary |
BIBLE | Wise Up from Positive Action Bible Series |
ELA | Spelling          20 Per Week Vocabulary     Vocabulary for College Bound 8 Cursive          Formal Essays Reading         Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing          Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry           Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Dimensions Singapore Math |
HISTORY | 1815 to Present from Veritas Press |
SCIENCE | Earth Science from BJU Press |
LATIN | Latin for Children Primer C from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Phys. Ed., Art, Instrument, Computer, Math Enhancement, Drama, Basketball, Vocabulary |
BIBLE | Theology and the Old Testament |
ELA | Vocabulary      Vocabulary for College Bound 9 Cursive          Formal Essays Reading          Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing          Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry           Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Algebra 1 or Geometry |
HISTORY | Ancient World (Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome) |
SCIENCE | Physical Science or Biology from BJU Press |
SPANISH | Asà Se Dice (Level 1) |
OTHER CLASSES | Phys. Ed., Art, Computer, Choir, Instrument, Logic, Drama, Basketball, Science Lab |
BIBLE | Theology and the New Testament |
ELA | Vocabulary       Vocabulary for College Bound 10 Cursive           Formal Essays Reading          Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing           Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry            Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Geometry or Algebra 2 |
HISTORY | Middle Ages and Renaissance |
SCIENCE | Physical Science or Biology from BJU Press |
SPANISH | Asà Se Dice (Level 2) |
OTHER CLASSES | Phys. Ed., Art, Computer, Choir, Instrument, Logic, Drama, Basketball, Science Lab |
BIBLE | Apologetics |
ELA | Vocabulary       Vocabulary for College Bound 11 Cursive          Formal Essays Reading         Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing          Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry           Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus |
HISTORY | US History |
SCIENCE | Chemistry or Physics from BJU Press |
SPANISH | Asà Se Dice (Level 3) |
OTHER CLASSES | Phys. Ed., Art, Computer, Choir, Instrument, Health, Drama, Basketball, Science Lab |
BIBLE | Understanding the Times from Summit Ministries |
ELA | Vocabulary      Vocabulary for College Bound 12 Cursive           Formal Essays Reading          Classical Books (see Reading List) Writing          Prompts and Narrations from Classical Books Poetry            Memorize and Recite (2 Per Quarter) |
MATH | Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus |
HISTORY | US Government |
SCIENCE | Chemistry or Physics from BJU Press |
RHETORIC / PUBLIC SPEAKINGÂ | Rhetoric Alive from Classical Academic Press |
OTHER CLASSES | Phys. Ed., Art, Computer, Choir, Instrument, Health, Drama, Basketball, Teacher Assistant, Science Lab |
Core Classes
| Bible | ELA | Math | History | Science | Foreign Language | |
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| Kindergarten | Basic Bible Lessons | Horizons and Abeka Phonics / Reading / Writing / Spelling | Abeka Math | History of ME | STEM Hands on Learning | Song School Latin |
| 1st | Important Bible Events and Characters | Abeka Phonics / Reading / Writing / Spelling | Singapore Math 1 | History of US | STEM Hands on Learning | Song School Latin |
| 2nd | Character Traits / Fruits of the Spirit | Abeka Phonics / Reading / Writing / Spelling | Singapore Math 2 | Egypt and the Old Testament | STEM Hands on Learning | Song School Latin |
| 3rd | Life of Jesus and the Early Church | Classical Academic Press Grammar / Reading / Writing / Rhetoric / Vocabulary / Cursive | Singapore Math 3 | Greece and Rome and the New Testament | STEM Hands on Learning | Prima Latina 1 |
| 4th | Basic Teachings of the Church | Classical Academic Press Grammar / Reading / Writing / Rhetoric / Vocabulary / Cursive | Singapore Math 4 | The Middle Ages and Renaissance | STEM Hands on Learning | Prima Latina 2 |
| 5th | Survey of the Old Testament | Classical Academic Press Grammar / Reading / Writing / Rhetoric / Vocabulary | Singapore Math 5 | The Age of Exploration to 1815 | General Science | Latin for Children A |
| 6th | Survey of the New Testament | Classical Academic Press Grammar / Reading / Writing / Rhetoric / Vocabulary | Singapore Math 6 | History of the U.S. from 1815 | General Science | Latin for Children B |
| 7th | The Old Testament | Classical Academic Press Reading / Writing / Rhetoric / Vocabulary | Singapore Math Pre-Algebra | U.S. History 1 | Life Science | Latin for Children C or Latina Christiana |
| 8th | The New Testament | Classical Academic Press Reading / Writing / Rhetoric / Vocabulary | Singapore Math Algebra | U.S. History 2 | Physical Science | Latin for Children C or Latina Christiana |
| 9th | Life of Jesus | Classical Reading and Writing (Honors or Regular) | Geometry or Algebra 1 | Global Studies 1 (Honors or Regular) | Earth Science or Biology | Spanish 1 |
| 10th | Church History | Classical Reading and Writing (Honors or Regular) | Algebra 2 or Geometry | Global Studies 2 (Honors or Regular) | Earth Science or Biology | Spanish 2 |
| 11th | Truth and Culture | Classical Reading and Writing or AP Language or AP Literature | Pre-Calculus or Algebra 2 | U.S. History or U.S. Government (AP or Regular) | Physics or Chemistry | Spanish 3 |
| 12th | Biblical Worldview and Philosophy | Classical Reading and Writing or AP Language or AP Literature | AP Calculus or Pre-Calculus or Educere Math Online | U.S. History or U.S. Government (AP or Regular) | Physics or Chemistry | Spanish 4 |
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