Academics
Excellence in Education, Rooted in Faith
Our Commitment to Academic Excellence
At Elora Road Christian School, we provide a rigorous, quality education in a Christ-filled atmosphere of love and care. We offer a safe and nurturing environment, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Our curriculum emphasizes high proficiency in math and literacy, with Responsive Classroom pedagogy to promote social-emotional growth. Starting in grade 1, students explore French, music, and art, with additional opportunities in instrumental music and drama for grades 5-8.
Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum teaches all subjects from a Christian perspective. We use a wide variety of curriculum resources including Abeka, Positive Action, Nelson, Pearson, and Handwriting Without Tears. Bible classes are taught daily, and the entire school meets once a week for a time of worship and teaching. Responsive Classroom pedagogy creates an environment of inclusivity, teaching social-emotional skills, and providing consistency in classroom discipline and teacher language in each class.
Math
ERCS uses the Singapore Math curriculum to develop a deep understanding of math concepts and proficiency in basic and increasingly advanced mathematical skills.
Literacy
Using the Learning Without Tears curriculum and Abeka printing curriculum, students in JK-Grade 4 work on printing, cursive writing and keyboarding skills. Through the years, our students learn a variety of different writing styles, including journaling, poetry, creative fiction, essays, and speech writing. Each class studies an assortment of novels, short stories, poems and other types of reading material.
Science
Students learn about the scientific world in many ways, including experimentation, group work, hands-on projects and Scholastic and Pearson texts. Students are exposed to the majority of units covered in the Ontario Curriculum as well as other units of interest including chemistry and genetics.
Bible
Christian growth and development is part of the academic curriculum for all students in grades JK to 8. Students learn about God and the Bible through stories, scripture memorization, application lessons and in class discussions. Our weekly assembly time reinforces the lessons that are taught in class and provide us with an opportunity to join together as a community. No prior Bible knowledge is required to attend ERCS.
Social Studies/ History/ Geography
Students in grades 1 to 6 learn about current and past societies, Canadian geography, and current social issues using the Nelson Social Studies curriculum and other resources. Our grade 7 and 8 students follow the Ontario Curriculum for History and Geography.
Art & Music
All students participate in visual arts classes as part of their core curriculum. Our grade JK to 4 students participate in weekly music classes and have the opportunity to learn to play the bells, chimes, and recorder. For our Junior and Senior students, we offer the chance to learn to play a musical instrument. For more information, learn about our Arts Program.
French
French language studies begin in grade 1. We use the AIM Language Learning Curriculum which focuses on developing conversational French speaking, reading, and writing skills. This program is supplemented with French grammar lessons to prepare students to continue their French studies in high school.
Physical Education
All classes participate in physical education classes several times a week. There is also the opportunity to compete in interschool competitions through CAASO. Grades 5 to 8 students participate in an annual ski day at Hockley Valley Resort. As well, the whole school participates in monthly skating days throughout the winter months.
JK / SK
Find out more about our JK/SK program.
Learn moreField Trips
Field trips are an important way for students to understand concepts taught in class in a more concretely. The cost of most field trips is covered by tuition fees.
Student Support Services
Each student has their own unique character, gifts and abilities specially designed by God. We strive to make sure all of our students can reach their full potential by providing resources to aid them in their daily work. Where special support is needed, we work with students and parents to create an IEP (Individual Education Program). Depending on individual needs, students may receive extra support from our Educational Assistants, either in class or separately. Please note - as a small school, we provide as much support as possible, but there are limits to our capacity. We would love to meet with you to discuss any individual circumstances and decide together if we are able to best meet your child’s needs.
