Our Elementary students have a course called Exploring Art. In this class, our students review art elements and principles of design. Students are introduced to new ways of using design and creating works of art.

Our PE program has a primary goal to develop students' fundamental movement skills within a variety of developmentally appropriate games, dances, and gymnastic activities. Personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and problem solving skills are also reinforced throughout our elementary physical education curriculum.

Our Spanish classes are designed to teach our students conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. The K-5th classes are taught two - three times per week for one quarter.

MUSIC

In music, students learn about rhythm, pitch, and instrument appreciation. They also learn all kinds of new songs and enjoy singing along to their favorite worship songs.

Awards

Quarterly we come together to recognize those students who have done an outstanding job academically, as well as celebrating their character with Cougar Character Awards. It is our pleasure to express how proud we are of their hard work and dedication to living a life for Christ.

Book Fair

Our Scholastic Book Fair is held twice a year with a percentage of the sales going to Cornerstone teachers classrooms. Cornerstone students can purchase books at the fair or online during this event. We also do an evening for parents to come shop and our elementary teachers get to do a story-time for attendees.

Chapel

Every Wednesday our Elementary School comes together for a morning of worship. Our students and teachers sing songs, play games, and fellowship together as Pastor Maria brings them what the Lord has placed on her heart. This is a favorite part of the school week for our K - 5 students. Parents are always welcome!

Christmas

Celebrating the birth of Christ is a highlight of our year. We have a variety of Christmas performances, as well as our annual Christmas at Cornerstone the day before Winter Break which includes a Christmas craft, cookie decorating, and photos, Reindeer games, and musical fun. This is an awesome volunteer opportunity for our cougar family.

Daddy Daughter Dance

The Daddy Daughter Dance is an event we look forward to in early Spring. Our parent committee works hard to plan a lovely evening for daddies and their little girls, year after year it is the talk of the school, and we are so grateful for all the hard work that goes into it.

Fun Run

One of our first big traditions happens in September, our annual Fun Run. Classes take turns jogging around a designated course and spend and exciting time with a Color War, Jumpies, and a Dunk Tank with our principal, Mr. Heyer.

Mother Son Event

Our Mothers and Sons attend a local sporting event during the second semester. Over the years, we have been to the Stockton Thunder hockey game, an Oakland A’s game, and the Stockton Ports baseball game. It’s an event our moms and sons look forward to each year and that our events committee works hard at to ensure a memorable evening for all.

Pep Rallies

Throughout the year, Cornerstone holds pep rallies for our elementary school. They are fun, exciting, and incredibly loud! Students and staff love showing school spirit, as the Cougar Cheerleaders lead us in a variety of games, cheers, and an all around good time.

Science Fair

The science fair allows our 5th and 7th grade students an opportunity to present and display projects which they have been diligently working on throughout the course of the year. Science fair projects demonstrate the students' knowledge of the scientific method through experimentation, data collection and analysis. Display boards allow students the opportunity to present results and showcase their creativity. Winners from our school Science Fair go on to represent Cornerstone at the Association of Christian School International at the Northern California Regional Science Fair.

Spiritual Emphasis Week

For one week each Spring our Elementary students are led in daily chapel experiences, based upon a chosen theme. Our students, teachers, and parents alike, enjoy this fun and exciting time to learn more about our Lord and Savior. Pastor Maria leads them in song, games, activities, and a daily lesson.

Spirit Days & Spirit Week

Cornerstone has special Spirit Days throughout the year, in addition to Spirit Week. The students are allowed to show their school spirit with a variety of fun and creative prompts. It is always exciting to see how our school rallies together, whether it is Pajama Day, Crazy Hair Day, or Pink Day!

Thanksgiving

The week before Thanksgiving Break, our classes participate in special Thankful Lunches. They learn about the meaning behind Thanksgiving, as well as arts and crafts, and enjoy delicious meals together with friends and family.