Curriculum
Academics. Character Building. Whole Child.
Curriculum Overview: Texas
| Grade | Reading & ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre‐K | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | Language: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) | Math: DISTAR (DI) | Science: IDEA Science | ||
| K | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math TEKS Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science | |
| 1st | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math TEKS Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 2nd | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math TEKS Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 3rd | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Writing: Being a Writer | Math: Eureka Math TEKS Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: IDEA Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 4th | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Writing: Being a Writer | Math: Eureka Math TEKS Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: IDEA Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 5th | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math TEKS Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: IDEA Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK | |
| Grade | ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning/Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | Advanced English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Advanced 6th Math: IDEA Math | Advanced World Cultures (Spring Semester): IDEA Social Studies | Advanced 6th Grade Hybrid Science (Fall Semester): IDEA Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: ST Math PE: SPARK |
| 7th | Advanced English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Advanced Pre-Algebra: IDEA Math | Advanced Texas History (Fall Semester): IDEA Social Studies | Advanced 7th Grade Hybrid Science (Spring Semester): IDEA Science | AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: ST Math PE: SPARK |
| 8th | Advanced English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Advanced Algebra 1: IDEA Math | Advanced US History: IDEA Social Studies | Advanced 8th Grade Science: IDEA Science | Spanish I: Descubre 1 Series |
| Grade | ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning/Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | Pre-AP English I: SpringBoard | Advanced Geometry: IDEA Mathematics | AP Human Geography: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom | Pre-AP Biology: IDEA Science + Pre-AP Classroom | Spanish II: Descubre 2 Series | |
| 10th | Pre-AP English II: SpringBoard |
Advanced Algebra 2: IDEA Mathematics
AP Computer Science Principles: Randomized Control Trial — Code.org or Beauty and Joy of Computing |
AP World History: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom | Pre-AP Chemistry: IDEA Science + Pre-AP Classroom | Spanish III: Descubre 3 Series | |
| 11th | AP English Language: AP Classroom + Bedford | Advanced Pre-Calculus: IDEA Mathematics | AP US History: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom | Advanced Physics: IDEA Science or AP Physics 1: IDEA Science + AP Classroom + NMSI | AP Spanish Language & Culture: Temas Series | |
| 12th | AP English Literature: AP Classroom + Bedford | AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics: IDEA Mathematics |
AP U.S. Government & Politics: IDEA Social Studies + AP
Classroom (Fall)
AP Microeconomics: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom (Spring) |
AP Biology or AP Chemistry or AP Environmental Science or AP Physics 1: IDEA Science + AP Classroom + NMSI | AP Spanish Literature: Abriendo Perspectivas | |
| All Grade Levels | Social Emotional Learning: Move this World | |||||
Curriculum Overview: Southern Louisiana
| Grade | Reading & ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science | |
| 1st | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 2nd | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 3rd | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: IDEA Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
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| 4th | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: IDEA Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
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| 5th | English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: IDEA Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
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| Grade | ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning/Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | Advanced English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Advanced 6th Math: IDEA Math | Advanced World Cultures: IDEA Social Studies | Advanced 6th Grade Science: Amplify Science + IDEA Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 7th | Advanced English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Advanced Pre-Algebra: IDEA Math | Advanced US History: IDEA Social Studies | Advanced 7th Grade Science: Amplify Science + IDEA Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 8th | Advanced English Language Arts: Wit & Wisdom | Advanced Algebra 1: IDEA Math | Advanced Louisiana History: IDEA Social Studies | Advanced 8th Grade Science: Amplify Science + IDEA Science | Spanish I: Descubre 1 Series |
| Grade | ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning/Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | Pre-AP English I: SpringBoard | Geometry: Open Up Resources | AP Human Geography: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom | Pre-AP Biology: IDEA Science + Pre-AP Classroom | Spanish II: Descubre 2 Series | |
| 10th | Pre-AP English II: SpringBoard | Algebra 2: Curriculum to be determined | AP World History: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom | Pre-AP Chemistry: IDEA Science + Pre-AP Classroom | Spanish III: Descubre 3 Series | |
| 11th | AP English Language: AP Classroom + Bedford | Honors Pre-Calculus: Curriculum to be determined | AP US History: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom | Honors Physics: IDEA Science or AP Physics 1: IDEA Science + AP Classroom + NMSI | AP Spanish Language & Culture: Temas Series | |
| 12th | AP English Literature: AP Classroom + Bedford | AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics: IDEA Mathematics |
AP Classroom
AP U.S. Government & Politics: IDEA Social Studies + AP Classroom |
AP Biology or AP Chemistry or AP Environmental Science or AP Physics 1: IDEA Science + AP Classroom + NMSI | AP Spanish Literature: Abriendo Perspectivas | |
| All Grade Levels | Social Emotional Learning: Move this World | |||||
Curriculum Overview: Florida
| Grade | Reading & ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Math: Eureka Math National Edition | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science | |
| 1st | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Math: Zearn | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 2nd | Reading: Reading Mastery Transformations (DI) + Imagine Learning | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Math: Zearn | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 3rd | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Math: Zearn | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Curriculum to be determined |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
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| 4th | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Math: Zearn | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Curriculum to be determined |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
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| 5th | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Math: Zearn | Social Studies: Insight Social Studies | Science: Curriculum to be determined |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
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| Grade | ELA | Math | Social Studies | Science | Individualized Learning/Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Accelerated 6th Math: Math Nation | Pre-AP World History & Geography: IDEA Social Studies + Pre-AP Classroom | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 7th | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Accelerated Pre-Algebra: Math Nation | United States History: IDEA Social Studies | Science: Amplify Science |
AR: Accelerated Reader Hotspot: Dreambox PE: SPARK |
| 8th | English Language Arts: Amplify ELA | Pre-AP Algebra I: Math Nation | Civics: IDEA Social Studies | Pre-AP Biology: IDEA Science + Pre-AP Classroom | Spanish I: Curriculum to be determined |
| Grade | ELA: Curriculum to be determined | Math: Curriculum to be determined | Social Studies: Curriculum to be determined | Science | Spanish: Curriculum to be determined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | Pre- AP English I | Geometry | AP Human Geography | Pre-AP Chemistry: IDEA Science + Pre-AP Classroom | Spanish II |
| 10th | Pre- AP English II | Algebra 2 | AP World History | Physics: IDEA Science | Spanish III |
| 11th | AP English Language | Pre-Calculus | AP US History | AP Environmental Science: IDEA Science + AP Classroom + NMSI | AP Spanish Language & Culture |
| 12th | AP English Literature | AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics | AP Microeconomics or AP U.S. Government & Politics | AP Biology or AP Chemistry or AP Physics 1: IDEA Science + AP Classroom + NMSI | AP Spanish Literature |
| All Grade Levels | Social Emotional Learning: Move this World | ||||
Pre-K
LEARNING HOW TO BE A STUDENT
Our half-day program* focuses on reading, language, and math instruction in small learning groups, ensuring individualized support for our youngest scholars.
Classes and Activities:
Reading • Language • Math • Field-Trips • Science Lessons
Highlights:
Direct Instruction • Half Day Pre-K • Personalized Attention
Results:
Social Skills • Academic Fundamentals • “Great Student” Habits
*Currently, all IDEA campuses that offer Pre-K only offer half-day Pre-K, with the exception of IDEA Travis in the Permian Basin Region, which offers full-day Pre-K. See a full list of IDEA schools offering Pre-K.
See a real student work example from an IDEA Pre-K student!
K - 2nd
MASTERING THE FUNDAMENTALS
Traditional classroom instruction is blended with personalized, cutting-edge technology to ensure that all students perform at or above grade level.
Classes and Activities:
Reading • Mathematics • Language • Science • Physical Education • Field Lessons
Highlights:
Personalized Attention • Adaptive Math & Reading Software • Structured Learning
Results:
On-Level Readers, Writers, and Mathematicians • College Awareness at Young Age • 79% of our 1st and 2nd graders finished the year on or above grade level in reading, math, and language.
See a real student work math example from an IDEA 2nd grader!
3rd - 5th
ACADEMICS & BEYOND
Classroom instruction is enhanced by visits to university campuses and field lessons that teach students about their future, their communities, and their world.
Classes and Activities:
Reading • Mathematics • Writing • Science • Field Lessons
Highlights:
Emphasis on Student-Centered Learning • Teamwork and Collaboration • Rigorous, Personalized Learning
Results:
Mastery of Concepts • Citizens of the Community • Ready for Middle School & Beyond • Our 3-5 grade scholars outperformed their state-wide peers on standardized tests by 6%.
See a real student work science example from an IDEA 4th grader!
6th - 8th
ON THE PATH TO COLLEGE
Middle school students begin rigorous Pre-AP instruction, mastering strategies that prepare them for the next phase of our college prep program, high school.
Classes and Activities:
English & Language Arts • Mathematics • Social Studies • Science • Spanish • Physical Education • College Field Lessons • The Road To And Through College Class
Highlights:
Pre-Advanced Placement Coursework • Robust Extra-Curricular Activities
Results:
Gearing Up for Success in College Preparatory • Developing Passions and Interests • Our 6-8 grade scholars outperformed their state-wide peers on standardized tests by 11%.
See a real student work math example from an IDEA 6th grader!
9th - 12th
COLLEGE PREPARATION
Our commitment to AP and IB for All means that all students graduate fully prepared for the rigors of college level work in subjects.
Classes and Activities:
Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Courses • The Road to and Through College Class • College Field Lessons • Robust Choice of Elective Classes
Highlights:
Classes Nationally-Recognized for Rigor • Unparalleled College Preparedness Courses • ACT & SAT Preparation • Even More Extra-Curricular Activities
Results:
100% College Acceptance for 14 Years and Counting • Financial Aid • College of Your Choice • 30% of the class of 2020 became AP scholars. That means they passed three or more AP exams.
See a real student work biology example from an IDEA 9th grader!
See a real student work pre-calculus example and English Language Arts example from an IDEA 11th grader!
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