Mount Pisgah Christian School

Inspiring and cultivating intellectual curiosity is a fundamental aspect of Primary School. Individualized attention, nurturing teachers, and strong academics create the perfect opportunity for children to foster a love of learning. From foreign language and art to music and Christian education, Lower School students are appropriately challenged through a wide-ranging curriculum. Multi-media technology, visits to the Science, Invention, and Culinary Labs, plus physical education, library skills, and etiquette round out each child's school experience. Pisgah's acclaimed Intermediate program (4th & 5th grades) prepare students for Middle School with instruction in study and organizational skills. A guide for each grade level is contained in the Primary School Curriculum Overview at left.

American History Museum Opens

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Pisgah recently celebrated the grand opening of the Pisgah Patriot American History Museum, with Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Betsy Ross, and George Washington in attendance! Thank you to all who contributed their time, talents and treasures to help bring history to life for our students. The museum features period furniture and memorabilia and will be a living learning lab that teachers will utilize for demonstrations, hands-on activities, and special presentations. Phase two of the project will include a full size log cabin. Many exciting learning experiences are planned for the American History Museum!

Phase Two of History Museum Opens

Thanks to the impressive talent and dedication of many volunteers, phase two of Pisgah's American History Museum has opened and it is quite a sight! This morning's visitors were 'oohhing and aahhing' over the huge log cabin, general store, and much more. The kids couldn't wait to get inside to check it out! This new addition enhances an already exciting 'learning lab' where teachers bring American history to life for their students.

Super Science

Mrs. Clark’s 4^th and 5^th grade Science classes had a blast presenting their Super Science Day projects.  Each student prepared an experiment at home to show the class.  Some highlights included 5^th grader Lukas Aden making “elephant’s toothpaste” demonstrating a chemical reaction, 4^th grader Tori Dalton showing her generator that lit up lights in her miniature Christmas tree, and 4^th grader Katie McKroskey using a light to make her solar car constructed out of a soft drink can run inside.  Her solar car also worked outside in the sun.  Students gained public speaking experience, as well as prepared written reports to demonstrate their knowledge of the science concepts they learned.  Everyone had a wonderful time watching all the fun presentations!

Field Trip Fun

KPrep (Kindergarten Prep) students recently wrapped up their unit on "Construction" with an educational adventure to The Home Depot.

The children enjoyed some unique hands-on learning and had fun building their very own #20 Home Depot racecar. This is just an example of the creative and memorable instruction methods employed by Pisgah's talented teachers!

Ice Crystal Exploration

Ms. Powers' Kindergarten class was excited to see science in action during an upcoming exploration of "Ice Crystals".

In addition to the thrill of seeing the "crystals" form, the children reflected on their observations and illustrated what they saw as a folllow-up exercise. Science experiements are always popular among these eager young Pisgah students!

Hands-on Learning

The Kindergarten Prep class recently explored flora and fauna in a fascinating up close and personal way!

The class took a trip to the Dunwoody Nature Center.

The children hiked and participated in a program called Nature Makes Sense. The students had a blast playing games and learning how animals use their five senses to survive in the wild.

Trip to the Zoo

Who doesn't love the zoo? There's so much to see and learn! Ms. Kornegay's class recently enjoyed their exploration of the zoo - enjoy the slide show below:

Pisgah Puppeteers

Imagine settling into your seat for a chapel service only to see a colorful puppet pop up to open the program. Now peek the behind the scenes and discover the hours of dedicated practice students put in to bringing these puppets to life. “Puppets are a bit more difficult than they look,” says RJ Scalzo. “You have to keep your arm almost perfectly straight and you have to remember to make your puppet look alive.” RJ is just one of the talented puppeteers who delight the young crowds at chapel each week as part of Pisgah’s Puppet ministry.

Real Life Geography

As part of their geography lesson, LS students in Mrs. Gibson's class were able to experience Afghanistan through Skype. Maggie Dowd's father is serving in Afghanistan and in this particular report, he shared information about the food that the people of the region eat. These interactive classroom experiences allow students to learn in new, exciting and memorable ways.

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March Mathness

A clever way to teach math fundamentals, March Mathness engages students in exciting and creative exercises and activities. A popular Pisgah program, it's one more way teachers go Above and Beyond to develop imaginative hands-on learning themes that foster a lifelong love of learning.

Lifesaving Lessons

Kindergarten Prep students recently learned valuable safety lessons by visiting "Safety Town".

Safety Town is a child sized town designed to familiarize students with important safety concepts including bike, pedestrian, fire, and seat belt safety.

Mementos and Memorabilia

Fifth graders recently shared their research projects about various famous Americans in Pisgah's Marvelous Mementos and Memorabilia Museum. Parents were awed by the creativity and imagination displayed! 

New for 2011-12  - 252 Basics Curriculum

A new curriculum, 252 Basics, will bring an exciting new focus to Lower School Chapel this year. Written by Reggie Joiner and the reThink Group, the curriculum is based on Luke 2:52, and will be the basis for the virtues lessons (character traits). The curriculum uses Bible stories, a virtue each month, and a memory verse through skits, videos and other engaging strategies. These lessons are fun and purposeful and help students apply God’s Word to their daily life. Since the curriculum is all available online, teachers have access to resources they can use in their individual classrooms to help reinforce the virtue lessons each month. The lessons can be adapted and edited to meet the needs of individual classes and students.   “…and Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.”  Luke 2:52 

 These core truths are reinforced each week:

I need to make the wise choice so I will…

• Trust and follow Jesus  • Do whatever God says  • Spend time getting to know God  • Discover God’s unique plan for my life

I can trust God no matter what because…

• He is my Creator  • He is my Father  • He is my Guide  • He is my Savior

I should treat others the way I want to be treated so I will…

• Show God’s love to those around me  • Care enough to put others before me  • Respect whoever God puts over me  • Be the right friend to those beside me

Active Learning

Fifth grade Science students in Mrs. Clark’s class recently experienced an adventure in learning as they made polyurethane foam. The students discovered how amazing it is that a small amount of two liquids mixed together puffs up into a large amount of solid foam.  Students learned that some signs a chemical reaction has occurred include making heat and forming a gas. They learned the practical applications of this material which include insulation for buildings, furniture cushions, and packing materials.