Mastery of Knowledge & Skills
100% of Inspire students complete English Language Arts and Mathematics at their grade level each year. Students also complete courses in Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Fine Arts.
English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science in PK-8th Grade:
English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science in PK-8th Grade:
Students engage in the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), a curriculum built on the science of reading. This curriculum emphasizes building knowledge of science and social studies, broadening vocabulary, while building foundational phonics and reading skills that are often referred to as coding. In addition to the core curriculum, students whose reading skills are below grade level will participate in Walk to Read – an additional time block of skills- based literacy work to ensure all students become confident, comfortable readers! Our Walk to Read groups will use the University of Florida Literacy Institute’s materials.
English Language Arts and Social Studies in 6th-8th Grade
Students engage in the Amplify English Language Arts (ELA), a curriculum built with an emphasis on critical thinking, authentic texts, and discussion-based learning. With a healthy balance of tech-free and digital learning, Amplify ELA provides tools for teachers to assign different tasks to various groups of students to ensure that each student can grow their skills from wherever they are starting!
To address lingering literacy gaps evident across our state and in our school, in addition to the core curriculum, students whose reading skills are below grade level will participate in Walk to Read. Traditionally, the upper grades have not focused on how to read, so basic reading skills are not included in middle school curriculum. Inspire will address this gap with targeted small groups that practice literacy skills for all students reading below grade level. Our Walk to Read groups will use the University of Florida Literacy Institute’s materials.
Science in 6th-8th Grade
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Mathematics in PK-8th Grade
Inspire Academy uses Eureka Math² for all students in PreK through 8th grade, with Algebra 1 included for students who are ready by 8th grade! Eureka Math² has received high approval rankings at both the state and national level. By consistently using the same math program from age 4 to 14, with increased complexity and rigor each year, students will build their confidence as they learn to see themselves as mathematicians. Eureka Math² promotes student-led exploration while providing plenty of procedural practice.
Physical Education & Fine Arts in K-8th Grade
At Inspire Academy students participate in comprehensive art classes, but more importantly, art is incorporated into their multi-disciplinary expeditions. Our core content teachers and our art teacher work together to identify ways that students can use art to further process and represent the concepts they are learning in the general education classroom. Students learn scientific drawing processes that focus on representing detail of animal and plant life with accuracy and precision.
Students also participate in routine physical education classes that encourage healthy, active lifestyles through the use of conditioning, games, and skills practice. Our PE teacher uses the Indiana State Standards to guide lessons for a comprehensive foundation of developing physical agility and coordination in our students.
In preschool, PE and Art are incorporated by the classroom teacher.
