Curriculum

Elementary Curriculum

The Potter’s House provides a Christ-centered curriculum.

Throughout our Elementary program, a Christian worldview is developed. Each subject area integrates faith and learning with questions guiding students into a greater understanding of God’s world and their part in it. Students learn Biblical principles integrated throughout the curriculum.

We are committed to developing a personalized educational program for students from diverse backgrounds and various learning styles. Teachers develop curriculum materials based on the academic standards set by the State of Michigan, with specific grade-level content expectations. Ongoing student assessments, based on these standards, help guide teacher planning of instruction.

Curriculum materials are carefully selected to provide quality learning for all students. Textbooks are primarily used as one of many resource materials. Units are designed for essential understandings within each core subject area. There are fundamental components developed throughout our curriculum: literacy, active and engaged learning, and the integration of technology and the arts.

In addition to the general core curriculum, The Potter’s House provides a PK-8 Spanish, creative arts, physical education, and technology program.

Students participate in multiage classrooms in order to enhance learning opportunities. Multiage classrooms balance students within each grade level, K/1, 2/3, and 4/5. Grade-level standards and benchmarks are developed within thematic units. Students learn leadership, responsibility, and serving each other within the classroom. Multiage classes allow students to remain with the same teacher for at least two years (looping).