Southside Christian Elementary School

At Southside Christian School, our elementary program nurtures the whole child—academically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially—within a Christ-centered community. Here, every child is known, every subject is taught with purpose, and every day is an opportunity to grow in both knowledge and faith.

Core Academic Programs

Mathematics

We use Eureka Math for grades K–5 to build deep conceptual understanding, encourage multiple problem-solving strategies, and support students with clear, well-structured lessons aligned to state standards.

Language Arts

• K–1st Grade: Open Court Reading, printing, phonics, and foundational grammar skills
• 2nd–4th Grade: Continued Open Court, novel studies, cursive, and guided grammar and writing development
• 5th Grade: Novel studies, 6+1 Traits of Writing, Greek and Latin roots, and advanced grammar and composition

Science

• 1st–3rd Grade: A Reason For Science® – weekly hands-on experiments in life, earth, and physical sciences integrated with biblical truth
• 4th–5th Grade: ACSI Purposeful Design – scientific investigations, engineering activities, and a biblical worldview aligned with national standards

Social Studies

• K: Others and Me
• 1st: My Family and Other Families, Now and Long Ago
• 2nd: My Community and Other Communities
• 3rd: Culture: People, Places, and Environment
• 4th: Washington State History
• 5th: U.S. History (Pre-Colonial to Independence)

Bible & Character Development

• Bible Curriculum for Defendable Faith: Age-appropriate lessons that help students understand Scripture, apply God’s truth, and build a strong spiritual foundation
• Friendzy: A Christ-centered social-emotional learning program teaching friendship skills, emotional awareness, and respectful communication

Enrichment & Extracurricular Programs

• Art: Students explore painting, drawing, collage, and hands-on projects—building fine motor skills, creative expression, and a love for visual storytelling while appreciating God’s design.
• Classroom Economy: A K–5 micro-economy that teaches financial literacy, responsibility, and the value of delayed gratification through real-world simulations.
• Music: K–5 music theory, rhythm, choir, and percussion. Grades 4–5: recorder instruction.
• Physical Education: Off-campus PE introduces K–5 students to a variety of sports, games, and fitness activities—promoting healthy habits, teamwork, and confidence.
• Spanish (weekly): K–5 students build foundational Spanish through conversational vocabulary, simple phrases, songs, stories, and cultural celebrations.

We’d love to welcome your family to Southside Christian Elementary School. Schedule a visit and experience how our Christ-centered classrooms, dedicated teachers, and purposeful curriculum are helping students grow in heart, mind, and spirit every day.