The Disney Core Academy follows the Core Knowledge sequence for History and Geography.  

This is a comprehensive program in world and American history and geography, integrating topics in civics and the arts. Core Knowledge History and Geography helps students build knowledge of the diverse civilizations, cultures, and concepts specified in the Core Knowledge Sequence.

CKLA sequence outlines content and skills in reading, writing, poetry and Core Sayings.   

Open Court is also used to compliment the CKLA program.

Open Court- Connect Ed

Coming soon

Did you know that poetry started the idea for the Core Knowledge Sequence? While teaching two poems to his university class, E. D. Hirsch Jr. realized a rich knowledge made it easier for his students to read with comprehension and critically solve problems. Hirsch built the Core Knowledge Sequence based on this discovery. (read full article here)

Poetry remains an important part of the Core classrooms as it:

• opens opportunities for students to examine meaning, speak in public, and practice memorization.

• teaches the beat and inflection of the English language through rhythms and sounds.

• spans time periods, topics, and viewpoints within a few short stanzas shows what is possible with English grammar and language

• creates a natural discussion centered on ideas and language (literal and figurative).

The curriculum, which follows the Core Knowledge approach, provides students with a firm basis in the factual knowledge of the sciences and engineering design specified in the Core Knowledge Science Sequence. Additionally, this program has been informed by many positive aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Shurley grammarteaches  incorporates skills within their writing. The skills learned in Shurley are expected to be used throughout other subject areas and will be assessed accordingly. Shurley is available as an app.

Jingles

Shurley Capitalization and Punctuation Rules

App Download Directions

Shurley Parent Help Booklets (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Spalding app -Download directions and find troubleshooting 

The Core Knowledge Foundation has created suggested domain reading lists.  These lists are additional texts and web sites that enhance student interest and learning. Books are categorized by subjects, domains, and grade levels.