Alpine Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability in admission or access to its programs, activities or employment.
Social Studies
  • Houghton Mifflin social studies series is used.
  • Use of the community as a social studies laboratory.
  • Field trips enhance the social studies curriculum.

Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish
  • Specialists teach and direct the programs of Physical Education, Music, Art and Spanish.
  • A Music program with an emphasis on culture and religion.
  • Orchestra lessons start at third grade.
  • Band lessons start at fourth grade.
  • The art curriculum provides experiences in all types of art media and methods, both two
    and three dimensional, including a variety of different instruments in painting and a variety
    of materials are offered.
  • Physical education emphasizes the development of the whole body through physical
    enrichment of our bodies.
  • Spanish lessons begin in the preschool program and continue through sixth grade.

Religion
  • Religion classes are taught each day.
  • Chapel for the whole school is at 10:20 a.m. each Tuesday. Guest are always welcome to
    attend.
  • Religion is a Bible based curriculum with an emphasis on everyday life applications.
  • Sharing in community and school is an integral part of the development of Christian values.

Library/Computer Center
  • A fully equipped library and Internet Computer Center are a main focus point of our school.
  • Our librarian and computer teacher will teach students per their individual needs or in
    small groups.
  • The Computer Center is equipped with modern, Internet accessible computers.
  • Students use the Computer Center at least twice each week.
  • Internet accessible Computer Centers have also been developed within each classroom.
Academics at Alpine Academy are focused on a strong core curriculum in reading, mathematics,
science, language arts, social studies, and religion. In addition, special programs in Spanish
language, music, and fine arts are also provided.

Below is an overview of the kindergarten through sixth grade curriculum offered at Alpine
Academy.

Reading Program
  • The Harcourt reading series is used in conjunction with novels and trade books.
  • Grouped according to needs assessment.
  • Whole language concept in relation to Language Arts and Reading development.
  • Maintenance of basic skills and phonics as a necessary ingredient of the total program.
  • Evaluation of grouping and movement according to progress.
Mathematics Program
  • The Silver Burdett-Ginn mathematics series is used.
  • Grouped according to needs assessment.
  • Memorization of basic facts through precision teaching and computer technology.
  • Skills testing and records of basic skills progress.
Science Program
  • The Silver Burdett-Ginn/Concordia Edition science series is used.
  • Implementation of "Hands On" science at every grade level (K-6).
  • Science taught with grade augmentative skills and development.
  • A technologically supportive science program.

Writing and Spelling
  • D'Nealian handwriting is taught.
  • Spelling coordinates with the reading series.
  • All facets of educational programs are focused on developing good communication skills.
  • Development of each child's creative writing abilities.

Language Program
  • Primary grades use the Harcourt Language series and the intermediate grades use the
    Houghton Mifflin series.
  • Language skills are taught according to needs assessments.
  • Introduction of whole language as a valuable component of language.
  • Creative and developmental; writing/grammar skills emphasized.
5001 Forest View Ave. Rockford, IL 61108  
815-227-8894
Between Newburg and Charles St.
Alpine Academy of Rockford
On Forest View Ave. In partnership with Alpine Lutheran Church
Preschool through 6th grade
Curriculum