Elementary Enrichment Classes
Art
Our elementary students have the opportunity to receive art and craft instruction by our art teacher. One of the goals of our art program is to develop each student’s creativity and encourage self-expression through fine arts. They learn to draw and paint, and students learn to work with chalk, markers, oil pastels, construction paper, print outs, and clay. Students are presented with a directed instructional lesson, and are assisted to become successful in completing the project. At all levels, students are presented with the elements and principles of art in order to develop their own art skills. They start with basic shapes, contour line drawing and progress to using their own imagination to create original compositions. Students have the opportunity, during different times of the school year, to submit their art work for display. Art work may also be submitted locally to the Riverside County Date Festival.
Music
The aim of our music program is to be educational, engaging, and enjoyable. Our weekly music classes foster an excitement and curiosity for music. Students participate in various activities which invite them to learn and create their own music and are exposed to classical music, cultural instruments, and musical theory. Each grade focuses on a specific instrument to grow their knowledge and application of instrument use starting from triangles in kindergarten all the way to keyboard pads in 5th grade. We strive to equip students with adequate knowledge of the basics of music to enable them to continue their musical pursuits, whatever they may be. Each year, students participate in two Bible-based music programs which offer opportunities to sing, create hand motions, sing solos, be in special dance routines, and in upper grades, act! Third, fourth, and fifth grade students also have the opportunity to join our after school orchestra program.
Physical Education
Our physical education instructor meets with all elementary students and provides a wide variety of activities that promote physical development, appropriate for each age level. Both individual and team games are emphasized in order for students to develop personal confidence and teamwork skills. The curriculum emphasizes physical fitness and physical activity in order for students to develop skills that will carry them on through recreational activities throughout their lives. A big part of our physical education program is an emphasis on sportsmanship. During the warmer months, swimming instruction is available for elementary students and one of our goals is to make sure that every elementary student is a proficient in water safety skills. The physical education classes also have the use of our school gymnasium, which lends itself to a variety of indoor games. Activities range from archery and hockey sockey to hopscotch and square dancing. Our kids love P.E.!