ELECTIVES
ART
Presbyterian Christian School Art always puts emphasis on our Lord God, the Creator of our aesthetic world.
The art program addresses the 6 areas of art education that are set by the National Standards for Art Education:
Aesthetic awareness
Development of skills
Art production
Critique process
Cultural and historical aspects
Critical thinking and problem solving
Students are introduced to the various elements of art and their subsequent development:
Color, Form, Line, Shape, Space, Texture and Value
Students, in the fourth through sixth grade, are introduced to the principles of design:
Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Proportion, Pattern, Rhythm, Unity and Variety
First through fourth grade students attend an art class one day per week, while kindergarten and T-1 students come on alternating weeks. Fifth and sixth grade students are offered art as an elective to be taken one day per week for 45 minutes.
COMPUTER
In the fall of 2007 the PTO purchased 26 new state of the art Dell computers, computer tables, and new chairs to furnish a new elementary computer lab for the students. With a newly painted room and new equipment, the students have the latest technology available at their fingertips.
The students have controlled internet access, availability of Accelerated Reader tests, a Mavis Beacon Typing Program, Encarta 2007 Encyclopedia, Office 2007, and other educational programs.
The goal of the Elementary Computer Program is to incorporate computer skills with the other disciplines that are taught in grades 1-6 along with teaching keyboarding skills, basic word processing skills, basic skills of research, the basics of Powerpoint, and responsible use of the internet.
"WHATEVER YOU DO, WORK AT IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART."
Colossians 3:23
LIBRARY
“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
~ ~ ~ Dr. Seuss
THE MISSION
The PCS Library’s mission is to provide resources which promote strong literary skills,
encourage lifelong learning, and nurture the love of reading.
THE COLLECTION
The Library’s collection consists of approximately 6,000 volumes of both fiction and nonfiction titles encompassing reading levels from easy to advanced and including well loved classics, award winners, a wide selection of popular titles, and up-to-date material for homework assignments. PCS offers students nearly 2,000 Accelerated Reader Quizzes.
THE VISITS
First through sixth grades visit the Library on a rotating basis.
<> Grades T-1 and 1st visit the Library every week for story time and book
checkout.
<> Grades 2 through 6 visit the Library every 2 weeks on alternate weeks for
book checkout.
Grade 2 has story time.
THE CHALLENGE
The Children’s Crown Award Reading Challenge (Grades 3-6) is a division of the Triple Crown National Book Award program established to promote wholesome, well-written literature. Its purpose is to encourage young readers to read books of enduring value and to become more discriminating readers.
Each year a new list of titles is chosen to be read by third through sixth graders. Those students who choose to participate (This is a voluntary program!) challenge themselves to read as many of the titles as possible during the current school year.
Qualifying students vote in April for their favorite book at an invitation only party. Students who read above the minimum required number of titles for the voting party are recognized at an assembly in May, and students who read all required titles are awarded a medal during that same assembly.
Click Here for more information about the Children's Crown Book Challenge
Click Here for a list of our 2011-2012 Children's Crown Books
Click Here for a list of the Accelerated Reader Tests for 2011-2012
Readers are leaders at PCS!
LINKS
The Library for Hattiesburg, Petal, Forrest County
http://www.hpfc.lib.ms.us/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME
KidsReads.com
http://www.kidsreads.com/
Children’s Crown Award Reading Program
http://www.childrenscrownaward.org/
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
Ben’s Guide to U. S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
MUSIC
Our music program is designed to teach biblical concepts, scripture memory, drama, and choreography. Included in our music program is music theory and sight singing, along with individual and group participation. Music and text memory, along with excellence in performance, are also emphasized.
Grades K5 through 4th grade have music once a week. Our music program is optional for grades 5 and 6. Fifth and sixth graders who take music first semester are involved in a choral program at the conclusion of the semester. Second semester the fifth and sixth graders have the option to take a music theory class.
Music Program Schedule for 2011-2012
READING CENTER
The PCS Reading center is located on the elementary campus and serves as an educational resource that provides academic services by a certified staff member throughout the school week. At the center, therapy and tutoring are available for students in grades K5 - 6 in the areas of reading, language, mathematics, and speech.