As we grow and expand, the “Primary Academy” will consist of grades K-4, while the “Intermediate Academy” will consist of grades 5-8. Additionally, SOAR Academy embraces an arts-based education, with a particular focus on dance. The dance curriculum employed at SOAR progresses from grades Kinder through eighth by genres. Below is the programmatic description of our model:
Core Program Model
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Primary Academy (Grades K-4) |
Intermediate Academy (Grades 5-8) |
| Whole School Approach |
- Standards-Based, Aligned Curriculum
- Personalized Learning Plans
- Data-Driven Instruction and Planning
- Technology Enhanced Personalization
- Content Specialization
- Habits of Mind using Dance (arts) Integration daily
- Multi-tiered system of intervention
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| Academy Focus |
- Teacher-Centered Learning Environment
- Direct Instruction and Content Mastery
- Station Rotation classroom structures
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- Student-Centered Learning Environment
- Group Work and Project-Based Learning
- Flipped Classroom structure
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| Extended Learning Opportunities |
- Classroom-Selected Community Service Projects
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- Internships
- Rite of Passage Portfolio
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