Curricula

Base Curriculum:  Core Knowledge

We are using the highly successful Core Knowledge Sequence as our base curriculum.  Core Knowledge is a detailed outline of specific content to be taught in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, science, and the fine arts.  As the core of our curriculum, it provides a solid, coherent foundation of learning, while allowing flexibility to meet local needs.

The specific content in the Sequence provides a solid foundation on which to build skills instruction.  Moreover, because the Sequence offers a coherent plan that builds year by year, it helps prevent the many repetitions and gaps in instruction that can result from vague curricular guidelines.  Core Knowledge is a challenging and rigorous curriculum, designed to encourage steady academic progress as children build their knowledge and skills from one year to the next.

A copy of the Core Knowledge Sequence, containing the content guidelines for Grades K-8, as well as the Core Knowledge Resource Series (What your First-Sixth Grader Needs to Know), are available for review at the school library.  The Core Knowledge Resource Series and the Core Knowledge Sequence may be purchased through the Core Knowledge Foundation.  in addition, you may click on the Colorado Core Knowledge link at the left for more information.

Other Programs

CCA also utilizes other curricula such as Saxon Math, Rebecca Sinton Spelling (upper grades), Riggs Spelling (lower grades), Open Court Reading, and Shurly Grammar.