ACA Curriculum Overview 


ACA uses individualized curriculum that is aligned to the Arizona State Standards as their core curriculum in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies.  The coursework provides individualized instruction at each student's prescribed level of learning and is also taught in small groups based on the student's ability level. We also use a computer-based coursework, Pathways Oddessy Ware, for grades 3-12 that provides personalized, character-based academic tools to meet the needs of the individual student.  Pathways software offers content that is updated as needed,  is aligned with Arizona State Academic Standards, provides instant performance feedback to students and teachers, incorporates multimedia interaction through digital video and interactive games, and assigns lesson plans based on the school calendar to ensure each student meets his/her academic goals by the end of the year.  High school students use Pathways courseware on the laptop computers kept at their desks. In addition to the individualized curriculum, the school also uses scientific research based supplemental programs, such as Harcourt Trophies, Saxon Math and SRA Corrective Acton Reading Program to assist students with mastery level learning.  Please see detailed information concerning these programs below.  
  

Reading Curriculum 

"Trophies" is a research-based, developmental reading/language arts program. Explicit phonics instruction; direct reading instruction; guided reading strategies; phonemic awareness instruction; systematic, intervention strategies; integrated language arts components; and state-of-the-art assessment tools ensure every student successfully learns to read.

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Math Curriculum 

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Saxon Math ... It's About the Journey. There are no chapters in Saxon Math because students continue the journey day by day, every day. Students take the journey from understanding to mastery to fluency. For grades K-6, Saxon Math provides an outstanding foundational program especially designed to align with how children learn and build fluency with math skills.

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Social Studies Curriculum 


Set your sights on Harcourt Horizons. This new Social Studies program provides relevant content, skills lessons, and reading and vocabulary support -- as well as partnerships with Time For Kids, CNN/Turner Learning, Reading Rainbow, and MapQuest that add depth of understanding.

Click here for more information about Horizons Curriculum

 
 
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Telephone: (623) 974-4959
Address: 16011 N. Dysart Rd.,Surprise, AZ 85374

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