Fine Arts

Research has shown that enrichment programs such as foreign language, music, library, physical education, and art can benefit your child in every area of development as well as promote academic achievement.

Art

Each week our Art teacher develops age-appropriate lesson plans for the range of ages and introduces different art techniques for each class. She introduces a variety of mediums over the course of the school year. Students will complete drawing projects, painting projects, and create objects out of different manipulatives. She also instructs students in art history, introducing them to well-known artists and art movements so that students may develop an appreciation for art. Palm Beach Christian Academy has also had the opportunity to participate in ArtiGrass, with students placing in the competition.

Chapel/Special Event

Once a week, our students go to Chapel. Students worship the Lord through singing, hand and body movements, praying, and Bible truths taught by the Pastors of Family Church. Students are eager to recite their memory verses in front of their peers each week. Topics vary and are age appropriate. Each lesson designed to challenge students to live out their faith in class, in extracurricular activities, and in the home. The lessons are aligned with the Bible curriculum that is taught in students’ respective classes, and are developed to be relevant to each child’s daily walk and in building a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Library

Each week, students from toddler age through elementary grades participate in an interactive story time with our school librarian. Preschool classes are fun, theme driven, and focused on emerging literacy skills by integrating picture books, flannel board activities, nursery rhymes, music, and imagination. Elementary students are exposed to different literary genres, as well as noteworthy authors and illustrators. They participate in engaging literacy enrichment activities, including book inspired crafts, music, and our sensory “mystery bag”. Elementary students are also invited to check out age-appropriate books from our library collection.

Music and Movement

Once a week, our music teacher brings musical instruction to the two’s, three’s, pre-kindergarten, and elementary classes. Children learn to praise the Lord through singing, hand and body movements, and with rhythm instruments. Children are introduced to the various instruments of the orchestra and are given an opportunity to play some of them. They are introduced to the “note family” and learn to recognize notes, note values, and simple rhythms.

Physical Education

We offer our two-year-old, three-year-old, pre-kindergarten, and elementary students physical education classes once a week. Lesson plans include many activities that help improve gross motor skills. The students will work on team building skills and also experience the joys of being active! Being involved in physical activity makes kids feel good and can help improve their confidence and self-esteem.

Spanish

Once a week, our Spanish teacher drops by to instruct the Two-year-olds, Three-year-olds, Pre-kindergarten, and Elementary classes in Spanish. The children learn the vocabulary through a series of techniques and activities. Our Spanish class uses games, songs, flashcards, puppets, and other hands-on material to reinforce the language.

Clubs

After-school clubs are offered throughout the school year to pre-kindergarten and elementary students. Club offering may vary throughout the year, but may include clubs such as sports, music, art, and drama.