Learning Approach
With class sizes of eight or fewer students, TriQuest ignites a life-long passion for learning in students that propels them to fulfill their God-given purpose. We do this by aligning our instructional content with how He uniquely designed each child.
The Joy of Learning
When children are playing it is clear to see God created each one of them with the instincts to explore and learn. They demonstrate an inherent satisfaction as they experiment and acquire greater understanding about the world around them.
However, a child’s natural curiosity can be dampened in a stressful learning environment. This results in students who learn because they have to, not because they want to.
At TriQuest, we believe learning should be a joyful experience that ignites a sense of wonder!
Our instructional content and practice emphasize curiosity and discovery. TriQuest uses named, research based curriculum programs across its elementary program to ensure clarity, consistency, and high quality instruction. Instructors encourage children to ask questions and explore, resulting in an intrinsic satisfaction with their own pursuit of knowledge and an ever-increasing desire to learn more!
The joy of learning isn’t just for students; it’s an essential part of our teachers’ professional journeys too. To support this, we invest time and resources each month to provide top-notch mentoring and coaching, helping them to thrive and excel in their calling as “facilitators of learning.”
Nurturing and Stimulating
Spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth is the goal at TriQuest. Our research-based practices address the whole child and cultivate social, physical and mental well-being. Authentic encounters with God ensure a solid spiritual foundation that will endure as students age. Our small class sizes are further enhanced by relationships built on mutual respect, and a safe learning environment. This in turn improves self-esteem and supports positive behavior.
Our teachers are devoted to supporting the unique learning needs of each child, empowering students to advance to their individual next level when they are ready to do so. With the personalized attention enabled by small class sizes, each student receives the guidance needed to surpass generic performance metrics and reach their full potential.
Instructional Principles
Our instructional approach is guided by these principles:
Encounter God through His Word, His world, and His people.
Ignite a curiosity to explore and discover.
Master foundational skills early.
Develop independent, self-motivated learners.
Prioritize academic growth.
Emphasize S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics)
Build proficiency by making connections.
Incorporate multi-sensory approaches.
Develop problem solvers, not just smart people.
Curriculum Overview
Bible
Growing in God’s Word
Bible instruction is the heart of our mission. We believe that every child should know God personally, understand His Word, and live out their faith with confidence and joy. Our Bible program is rooted in a biblical worldview, helping students see themselves and the world through the lens of Scripture.
Students use Purposeful Design Bible Curriculum, developed by Purposeful Design Publications, a ministry of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Bible instruction focuses on biblical literacy, Christ centered lessons, spiritual formation, and applying biblical truth to everyday life.
Key features include:
- Christ-Centered Lessons. Students explore the life of Jesus, key biblical figures, and foundational truths essential to becoming like Christ.
- Spiritual Formation. Lessons emphasize salvation, Christlike character, and spiritual disciplines such as love, prayer, worship, and forgiveness.
- Engaging, Age-Appropriate Content. Full-color student books complement Bible readings to cultivate interest and a desire to know God through His Word.
Faith That Grows with Understanding – Through this curriculum, students:
- Develop a personal relationship with Jesus
- Apply biblical truth to daily life
- Grow in wisdom, character, and spiritual maturity
- This foundation prepares students to live out their faith with purpose and integrity.
English Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Grammar)
Reading
TriQuest uses i Ready Reading, a comprehensive, adaptive reading program. Students receive:
- individualized reading instruction
- targeted skill development
- comprehension practice
- vocabulary growth
- ongoing progress monitoring
Writing
Writing is a powerful tool for communication, creativity, and truth-telling. Our ELA instruction helps students express themselves with clarity, confidence, and conviction. TriQuest uses WriteReflections, a structured, research based elementary writing program. Students develop:
- sentence and paragraph structure
- organization and clarity
- genre specific writing skills
- confident written expression
Grammar
TriQuest uses Shurley English Grammar, a systematic, pattern based grammar program. Students learn:
- parts of speech
- sentence classification
- grammar patterns and jingles
- editing and sentence improvement
- strong foundational grammar skills that support writing
Enrichment
Research highlighting the importance of music, art, and recreation in the development of children. For this reason, enrichment classes are an essential component of our curriculum. Students receive weekly lessons in piano and the arts. Students have physical education twice a week and recess daily. 
Mathematics
Math is more than numbers—it’s a way to develop logic, perseverance, and problem-solving skills that reflect God’s order and design. TriQuest uses IXL Takeoff Mathematics for K–5. The curriculum incorporates:
- hands on learning
- mathematical discussion
- problem solving
- digital practice and feedback
- conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning
Math with Purpose. Through this program, students:
- Become confident, independent problem-solvers
- Learn to reason, explain, and justify their thinking
- See math as a meaningful part of God’s world
Science
Science is more than a subject—it’s an invitation to marvel at God’s handiwork. Our students are encouraged to explore the natural world with curiosity, wonder, and reverence, recognizing that all truth is God’s truth. Rooted in a biblical worldview, our science instruction helps students see the order, beauty, and purpose in creation while developing the skills to think critically and investigate thoughtfully.
TriQuest uses Purposeful Design Science, a Christian faith-integrated, inquiry-based program developed by Purposeful Design Publications (a ministry of Association of Christian Schools International – ACSI). Students explore:
- life, earth, and physical science concepts
- hands on investigations
- scientific vocabulary
- STEM aligned activities
- connections between God’s creation and scientific understanding
Faith, Curiosity, and Academic Excellence. Through Purposeful Design, students learn to:
- Observe and investigate God’s creation.
- Ask thoughtful questions and seek truth.
- Develop a sense of stewardship and responsibility for the world around them.
- This approach cultivates students who are scientifically literate and spiritually grounded—ready to explore, discover, and glorify God through the application of their learning.
Social Studies
History isn’t just about dates and events—it’s about understanding how God has worked through nations, cultures, and people throughout time. Rooted in our Statement of Faith, our social studies instruction helps students develop a biblical worldview and critical thinking skills as they explore the world around them. TriQuest uses Gallopade Georgia Curriculum, a state aligned social studies program. Students learn:
- Georgia history and geography
- U.S. history foundations
- civics and government
- economics and map skills
- grade level content aligned to Georgia standards
Faith-Infused Understanding. When integrated with biblical teaching, students go beyond labeling people and events as “good” or “bad”. Instead, they learn to:
- Discern God’s hand in history
- Reflect on complex moral and spiritual dynamics
- Understand how God works through individuals and nations
This foundation encourages thoughtful, informed, and faith-filled citizens who are equipped to impact the world for Christ.
STEM at TriQuest - Quest Friday
STEM education is more than science and technology—it’s a way of thinking, creating, and solving problems that reflects God’s order, creativity, and purpose. Our students are encouraged to explore, design, and discover through hands-on learning that connects faith with real-world application (our Quest Friday).
- We blend the strengths of Vivify STEM and LEGO Education to deliver a dynamic, developmentally appropriate STEM experience for Grades K–5.
- This hybrid model allows students to build foundational skills while engaging in authentic engineering and design challenges.
- This approach prepares students not only for academic success but also for lives of purpose and impact in a rapidly changing world.
Learning Highlights By Grade
Kindergarten
Bible: Students learn foundational Bible truths through stories that teach God’s love, creation, and simple habits of prayer and obedience.
Language Arts: Students develop a strong foundation in basic reading, writing and self-expression.
Math: Students learn and apply an understanding of numbers to real-world scenarios.
Social Studies: Students gain a general understanding of our world’s continents, cultures, and oceans.
Science: Students discover the characteristics of plants and animals, the Solar System, the Earth and Moon, and matter.
First Grade
Bible: Students explore key Bible stories that reveal God’s character, helping them understand who God is and how He cares for His people.
Language Arts: Vocabulary and decoding skills; read on-level text fluently; read and understand fiction and nonfiction text; use correct grammar to write words and sentences.
Math: Students solve problems involving place value, addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, and measurement.
Social Studies: Students explore families, neighborhoods, basic geography, and national symbols to understand how communities work and how people contribute to society.
Science: Students investigate plants and animals, stars, weather and seasons, states of matter, light, heat, and sound
Second Grade
Bible: Students study major events and people of the Old and New Testaments, learning how God’s plan unfolds throughout Scripture.
Language Arts: Students recount a passage of text after reading it; use details to answer questions pertaining to the passage; write informational, opinion, and narrative paragraphs and short essays with correct grammar.
Math: Students solve more complex problems involving place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, geometry, time, money, and measurement.
Social Studies: Students study Georgia’s geography, history, and important figures to understand how people, places, and culture shape our state.
Science: Students learn about insects, Earth geography, atoms and molecules, electricity, and magnetism.
Third Grade
Bible: Students focus on the story of Israel and God’s covenant faithfulness, discovering how God guides, protects, and provides for His people.
Language Arts: Students read, comprehend, analyze, and summarize literature and informational text; research and write essays across a variety of genres.
Math: Students apply the four standard operations to solve multi-step problems.
Social Studies: Students learn about American government, basic economics, and influential historical figures to build foundational civic understanding.
Science: Students learn about microorganisms, galaxies, weathering and erosion, chemical properties and changes, kinetic and potential energy.
Fourth Grade
Bible: Students study the book of Acts and the early church, learning how the gospel spread and how believers lived out their faith.
Language Arts: Students read and relate text from multiple sources to comprehend a topic; research and write informational, opinion, and narrative essays.
Math: Students solve multiplication and division problems with multi-digit numbers; manipulate and solve problems involving fractions, decimals, measurement, and geometry.
Social Studies: Students examine U.S. regions and major historical events from early exploration through westward expansion to understand how the nation developed.
Science: Students gain understanding of cells, the Universe, constructive and destructive forces, chemical properties and changes, and chemical energy.
Fifth Grade
Bible: Students explore the Divided Kingdom and the prophets, seeing how God calls His people to repentance, obedience, and trust.
Language Arts: Students comprehend literary and informational texts by analyzing characters, settings, themes, and text structures. They build vocabulary through context clues and word roots. Writing guides students through planning, drafting, and revising essays.
Math: Students build essential skills in number operations, fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry, and algebraic thinking. They perform multi-digit calculations, compare and convert decimals and fractions, analyze volume and data, classify shapes, and graph points on coordinate planes. They also write and interpret numerical expressions, recognize patterns, and apply the order of operations.
Social Studies: Students study key events from the Civil War through modern America to see how conflict, innovation, and leadership have shaped the country.
Science: Students explore God’s creation through a biblical worldview, engaging in hands-on investigations and engineering design activities across topics such as Cells and body systems, ecosystems, magnetism and energy, and matter.