Elementary School
Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School provides a solid foundation for our students’ Christian faith as well as their academic growth. Through a curriculum that integrates God’s Word and teachings into all subjects and areas of life, students are taught that they have a special place in God’s kingdom. Meanwhile, a comprehensive elementary experience prepares students for the next stage in their educational journey.
KCES currently enrolls 442 students in grades K-4. Each student’s education is enriched by the dedication of our. talented staff and frequent parent involvement. Unique to Elementary, students learn to swim, perform in seasonal programs for Christmas and Easter, lead in chapels, and sing lively programs for Grandparents Day.
Students in our Elementary School will have the opportunity to see their learning as a part of God’s work in our lives as well as a continuation of their faith. Each teacher considers ways to consistently weave their student’s experience with our Faithlines and a Christian worldview.
After 4th grade, students are prepared and ceremonially “graduated” to the middle school wing on the other side of our 12th St. Campus.
Our Programs
Our programs involve two tracks — English or Spanish Immersion. In language development, each program focuses on helping students develop high skill levels in reading and writing and and a deep knowledge of grammar.
Grade level teachers work closely to assure that our English and Spanish Immersion students receive intensive and hands-on opportunities to learn through our cohesive math, social studies, and science programs.
English program students use their native language as a foundation for their learning and participate in weekly Spanish classes to develop a second language foundation.
Spanish Immersion students spend their class time interacting and working in Spanish with English-specific skills added in third and fourth grade.
Students across grade levels participate in monthly STEM activities which challenge them to apply their math and science knowledge in new, creative ways.
Technology classes focus on developing skills including keyboarding, coding, internet safety, and 3D printing.
Students will participate in art, music, physical education, and culture classes to develop skills in a variety of areas, helping them explore their talents.
