Elementary School

Building Blocks: The Elementary Years (K - GR 5)

VCS is committed to creating a culture where each child is known and loved as a whole person, as well as to providing a strong, consistent program throughout the younger years. These first years of education are the foundation of a successful and positive school experience.  With a focus on building strong core skills and confidence, our elementary program is designed to cultivate a love for learning early on.

Features:

• A nurturing and hospitable environment: all children are welcomed and loved
• An emphasis on developing social skills that build empathy and responsibility
• Character development: knowing who God has called us to be
• Bible memory work: imprinting God’s Word in hearts and minds
• A phonetics-based spelling program that has stood the test of time, providing essential building blocks for writing, reading, and spelling
• Strong literacy skill development using best practices from grade to grade
• Critical thinking: taking the time to ask, “Why?” and, “How?”
• Strong math computational and problem-solving skills
• Integrated and multi-age learning opportunities
• Specialized instruction in music, French, and PE
• High level of staff collaboration