KINDERGARTEN FIVE
Overview
Students in Kindergarten at OCA experience a balanced and hands-on program full of fun and enriching strategies that serve to meet the needs of each learner.
Bible
We use the Bob Jones University curriculum and teach Bible stories that feature both Old and New Testament characters and stories that reinforce Biblical virtues and Christian values.
Phonics and Reading
We find that a balanced and differentiated approach to teaching our kindergartners to read works well. We use the Science of Reading for phonics to teach phonemic awareness and phonological skills. We also use songs, poems, and guided practice. Another component is through small group instruction using a variety of strategies. Finally, literacy centers and iPads apps during computer time are used to reinforce previously taught skills.
Math
We use a hands-on approach in teaching our SMidful math curriculum. Each new concept is taught as a whole group using direct instruction with songs or other engaging activities. Math centers and individual instruction are also utilized to help our kindergartners learn to apply the new concepts.
Language Arts
In Kindergarten at OCA, language arts primarily focuses on the beginnings of sentence structure, along with an introduction of the different literary genres. Our students also learn to form words and letters in complete sentences through differentiated instruction.
Science and Social Studies
Science and social studies are integrated through our curriculum. We study topics such as zoo animals, life cycles, scientific matter, space, geography, anthropology, weather, seasons of the year, and community helpers.
By the end of K5, students will:
Bible
- Begin to understand the consequences of sin and personal choices
- Begin to understand the life story of Jesus
- Be able to recite a Scripture verse for every letter of the alphabet, Psalm 100, Psalm 23, and John 3:16-17
- Understand the Creation sequence and God as the Creator of the universe
- Understand a variety of Old and New testament stories
Phonics/Reading
- Apply top to bottom; left to right, front to back when reading
- Recognize and apply 21 consonant sounds, digraphs, two and three letter blends, short and long vowel sounds, and vowel combinations
- Read 90% of grade level Dolch word list
- Begin to orally recount details and sequences of story events
- Indentify rhymes and words that are opposite
- Fluently blends long and short vowel sounds
Math
- Recognize and write numbers 0-100
- Count to 100 by 1s, 5s, and 10s
- Count by 2s to 20
- Recognize place values up to 100
- Apply the addition and subtraction process for sums and minuends up to 10 through the use of manipulatives
- Understand and apply length, weight, and quantity with regard to more or less
Language Arts
- Use correct posture and grip
- Form upper and lower case manuscript letters
- Begin to write complete sentences
- Begin to apply the three types of sentences
- Use correct speech in front of an audience
- Begin to use capitalization and ending punctuation
- Listen to the designated speaker and follow three-step directions
Science
- Begins to collect and observe data
- Recognize life cycles and stages for a variety of plants and animals
- Begin to comprehend the cause and effect of weather
- Identify the cause of day and night
- Identify the five senses
Social Studies
- Identify their role as a member of home and school
- Identify leaders in home, school, and community
- Understand major holidays
- Begin to interpret simple maps
- Begin to understand various cultures
Calendar
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 2, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sewing Club (3:30 pm)
April 2, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Varsity Baseball @ St John Lutheran (5:00 pm)
April 2, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Varsity Softball @ All-Saints (6:00 pm)
April 2, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Food Truck Wednesday
April 3, 2024
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Food Truck Thursday
April 4, 2024
Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 4, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sewing Club (3:30 pm)
April 4, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Varsity Baseball @ CFCA (4:30 pm)
April 4, 2024 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Varsity Softball @ CFCA (4:30 pm)
April 4, 2024 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Varsity Softball @ Ocala Christian (6:00 pm)
April 5, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Varsity Baseball @ Ocala Christian (6:00 pm)
April 5, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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King Rd Clean-up (9:00am)
April 6, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Varsity Baseball @ Ruskin Christian (4:00 pm)
April 8, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Varsity Softball vs Hernando Christian (6:00 pm)
April 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 9, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sewing Club (3:30 pm)
April 9, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Varsity Softball @ Lakeland Christian (6:00 pm)
April 9, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Varsity Baseball vs CFCA (7:00 pm)
April 9, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Food Truck Wednesday
April 10, 2024
Welcome Wednesday (8:30am-11:00am)
April 10, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Food Truck Thursday
April 11, 2024
Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 11, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sewing Club (3:30 pm)
April 11, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Varsity Softball @ CFCA (4:00 pm)
April 11, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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12th Grade- Gradbash
April 13, 2024
Daddy/ Daughter Dance (6:00 pm)
April 13, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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MAPS Testing (K5-12th)
April 15, 2024
Varsity Softball vs Santa Fe Catholic (6:00 pm)
April 15, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Varsity Baseball vs Bayshore Christian- SENIOR NIGHT (7:00 pm)
April 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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MAPS Testing (K5-12th)
April 16, 2024
Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 16, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sewing Club (3:30 pm)
April 16, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Varsity Baseball vs Altamonte Christian (7:00 pm)
April 16, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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MAPS Testing (K5-12th)
April 17, 2024
Food Truck Wednesday
April 17, 2024
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Food Truck Thursday
April 18, 2024
12th Grade- ASVAB Testing
April 18, 2024
1st Grade- Legoland Field Trip
April 18, 2024
Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 18, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sewing Club (3:30 pm)
April 18, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Track and Field (Last Chance Meet)
April 18, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Varsity Baseball vs Real Life (7:00 pm)
April 18, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Varsity Softball vs Altamonte Christian (7:00 pm)
April 18, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Junior Jamboree
April 19, 2024
Varsity Baseball vs Slam Tampa (7:00 pm)
April 19, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Kindergarten Round-up (9:00 am)
April 20, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Prom (6:30 pm)
April 20, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Spring Spirit Week
April 22, 2024
Elem Parent Lunch (4th & 5th)
April 22, 2024
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Spring Spirit Week
April 23, 2024
Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 23, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Varsity Baseball @ Four Corners HS (7:00 pm)
April 23, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Food Truck Wednesday
April 24, 2024
Spring Spirit Week
April 24, 2024
Elem Parent Lunch (3rd)
April 24, 2024
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Food Truck Thursday
April 25, 2024
Spring Spirit Week
April 25, 2024
Elem Parent Lunch (1st & 2nd)
April 25, 2024
Dance Club (3:00 pm)
April 25, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Varsity Softball @ Santa Fe Catholic (4:00 pm)
April 25, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Spring Guidance Meeting- 8th Grade (6:30 pm)
April 25, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Spring Spirit Week
April 26, 2024
Elem Parent Lunch (K5)
April 26, 2024
Spring Guidance Meeting- 9th & 10th Grade (6:30 pm)
April 26, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sports Awards (10:00 AM)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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