FOURTH GRADE

In Fourth Grade, students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that challenges their academic abilities while deepening their faith. They also have opportunities to participate in activities such as the Camarillo Academic Olympics, Drama Club, Gardening Club, and Choir Club. Core subjects include Bible, Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Math. Enrichment classes such as Music, Library, Spanish, and STEM further enhance their educational experience.

Bible

  • Students participate in daily prayer, weekly Bible verse memorization, and chapel services to grow spiritually.

  • Lessons focus on applying biblical principles to daily life and developing a personal relationship with Christ.

Math

  • Mastery of multi-digit multiplication and division, fractions, common factors, and measurement concepts.

  • Weekly multiplication fact drills (1x–12x) reinforce fluency and accuracy in computations.

Language Arts

  • Grammar: Builds on foundational language skills to enhance reading comprehension and written communication.

    • Focus on analyzing parts of speech, crafting research reports, and understanding sentence structure.

  • Literature: Students explore high-quality novels, focusing on character development, plot, and summarization.

    • Creative projects follow each novel study to deepen comprehension and literary analysis.

Spelling

  • Uses the Wordly Wise curriculum to teach the spelling and meaning of over 250 words.

  • Weekly tests and review assignments reinforce vocabulary and measure progress.

Science

  • Students explore forces, energy, the moon, and Earth’s oceans, marveling at the intentional design of God’s creation.

  • Hands-on experiments and projects make scientific concepts engaging and memorable.

Social Studies

  • Starts with an overview of the 50 states, emphasizing geography and history.

  • Focus areas include California’s Native American tribes, the Missions, Ranchos, Gold Rush, railroads, and the Industrial Revolution.

Enrichment Programs

  • Weekly enrichment classes in Music, Library, Spanish, and STEM encourage creativity and innovation.

At CCS, the Fourth Grade program fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and spiritual growth. By integrating faith into the curriculum and offering opportunities for exploration and creativity, students are equipped to succeed and serve as Christ-like leaders in their communities.