Elementary School – Grades K-5

Deep Roots | Bible | K–5

Deep Roots builds students’ understanding of God’s Word, His character, and His redemptive plan. Through intentional Bible instruction, students learn to apply biblical truth to daily life and grow in faith, wisdom, and Christ-like character.

UFLI Foundations | Phonics | K–2

UFLI Foundations provides explicit, systematic phonics instruction to develop students’ ability to decode words for reading and encode words for spelling. Students build the foundational skills needed for accurate, fluent reading and confident writing.

Word Origins | Word Study | Grades 3–5

Word Origins deepens students’ understanding of word structure, spelling, vocabulary, and language. Building on the foundational phonics skills developed through UFLI, Word Origins helps students explore how words are formed, spelled, and understood, strengthening their reading, writing, and communication skills.

Journeys | Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary | K–5

Journeys develops reading comprehension and vocabulary through literature and informational texts. Students learn to identify key ideas, draw conclusions, make connections, and think critically about what they read. At OCA, Journeys currently complements our foundational phonics and writing instruction as we continue refining our language arts program.

IEW | Writing & Grammar | K–8

The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) develops students’ ability to organize ideas, write clearly, and communicate effectively. Through structured instruction and guided practice, students learn to express ideas with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

Fix It! Grammar | Grammar | Grades 3–5

Fix It! Grammar teaches students to apply rules of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and usage through meaningful passages and daily editing practice. Complementing IEW’s writing instruction, Fix It! Grammar provides focused practice in the conventions of written language, helping students strengthen their accuracy and independence as writers.

Singapore Dimensions | Mathematics | K–5

Singapore Dimensions Mathematics builds conceptual understanding, computational fluency, and problem-solving skills through a progression from concrete experiences to abstract thinking. Students develop mathematical reasoning, perseverance, and an appreciation for the order and patterns evident in God’s creation.

Purposeful Design | Science | K–5

Purposeful Design Science engages students in exploring the natural world through scientific concepts, observation, and investigation. Students develop curiosity and critical-thinking skills while growing in their appreciation for the wonder of God’s creation and their responsibility to care for it.

Heritage Studies | Social Studies | K–3 & 5

Heritage Studies explores history, geography, civics, and culture, helping students understand the people and events that have shaped our world. Through a biblical worldview, students consider human dignity, citizenship, leadership, and service. Fourth grade focuses on Nebraska history.