Academics and Curriculum

New Vision is part of a growing network of schools using the Core Knowledge Sequence® curriculum. These schools are experiencing a great deal of success, as measured by standardized tests and student enjoyment of learning. Core Knowledge is based on ideas presented by E.D Hirsch, Jr., in his books Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know and The Schools We Need and Why We Don’t Have Them, and further developed by the foundation established in 1986. The curriculum covers language arts, history and geography, mathematics, science, visual arts, and music.

The Core Knowledge Sequence embraces the logical concept of Core Knowledge by association with the fours S’s:

Sequenced: Core Knowledge instruction is sequenced because children, as well as adults, learn by building on what they already know.

Specific: Core Knowledge is specific. By clearly specifying important knowledge, the Core Knowledge Sequence presents a practical answer to, “What do our children know?”

Solid: The content found in the Core Knowledge Sequence is part of a lasting body of knowledge. Shared: At New Vision, it is our goal to provide all children, regardless of background, with the shared knowledge they need to be included in the national conversation of ideas.

Shared: At New Vision, it is our goal to provide all children, regardless of background, with the shared knowledge they need to be included in the national conversation of ideas.

In addition to the Hirsch books mentioned above, listed below are some resources for understanding and accessing the Core Knowledge curriculum. (Books can be found on Amazon.com, as well as at major bookstores).

● www.coreknowledge.org

● The Core Knowledge Sequence: Content Guidelines for Grades K-8

● What Your Kindergartener Needs to Know (series continues for each grade)

In addition to the Core Knowledge curriculum, New Vision also aligns the curriculum to the Colorado State Standards. We strive to meet state expectations for instructional content at each grade level in Reading, Writing and Math and Science. The Colorado State Standards may be referenced at Colorado State Standards.