CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

At Destiny we believe in small group and individualized instruction. Curriculum is guided by New York State and national standards.  Bible study takes place daily along with weekly chapel services.

Bible Class

A comprehensive study of the Word of God, Old & New Testaments, is taught daily in all grades.

Language Arts

Topics covered include: writing descriptive, persuasive, informative, elements of a story, the writing process, grammar, diagramming, research

Reading

Resources: Houghton Mifflin text and much independent reading; class lessons may span up to three or more grade levels of diversified academics. Grades 7 & 8 utilize curriculum by McDougall Litell.

Mathematics

Resources: Houghton Mifflin, McDougall-Litell and hands-on.

Science

Resources: Scott Foresman, Houghton Mifflin,  McDougall Litell and hands-on experiments.

Spanish

Spanish is taught beginning in Kindergarten through the 8th grade*.   (*8th Grade begins in September of the 2009-2010 school year.)

Social Studies

Resources: Scott Foresman, Houghton Mifflin, McDougall Litell text materials plus newspapers and online research .

Special  Classes/Emphasis In:

Art

Enrichment  Mini-Courses:  Art Club, Chess Club,  Drama Club, Television Broadcasting & Communications, Cooking Club, Yearbook

Industrial Arts (wood working, metal shop, mechanical drawing)

Music & Individual Music Lessons

Leadership

Physical Education & Sports Leagues (soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball)