Core Knowledge Curriculum was designed for the sake of academic excellence, greater fairness, and higher literacy. Schools need s solid, specific, shared core curriculum in order to help children establish strong foundations of knowledge. Children learn more effectively when instruction follows the basic psychological principle that we learn new knowledge by building on what we already know. Grade-by-grade sequencing of topics gives teachers some assurance that children will come prepared with a shared core of knowledge and skills in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, history, visual arts, and music.
Carbon Valley Secondary Academy is a “school of choice” which means parents and students choose this method of education versus their neighborhood schools. Since we have behavioral expectations for our students in the classroom, all parents and students are given a complete discipline policy at the beginning of their school year and must sign a contract with CVA in order to complete registration.
Our Code of Conduct is founded on the following ten character traits:
1. Responsibility
2. Work (ethic)
3. Compassion
4. Patriotism
5. Gratefulness/Giving
6. Courage
7. Friendship
8. Honesty
9. Perseverance
10. Self-discipline
Each month, one trait is highlighted in classroom instruction and in school newsletters through stories, poetry, artwork, etc. Individual student conduct reflecting these traits are rewarded with special privileges, recognition and awards.
Flexible scheduling/class size is utilized to allow students to be best served at their current academic levels. Students who need extra attention to excel, or to come up to grade level, will be able to receive the appropriate instruction that they deserve. Class sizes are kept small and teachers have an instructional assistant, to allow for increased individual attention. Students are given the support to achieve by including instructional strategies that emphasize organization, study skills, and personal responsibility.