Academics
Students at AVA are guided toward academic excellence through a challenging, stimulating, and balanced learning environment. Together, with our students, faculty, parents, and community, students at AVA learn to become critical thinkers, responsible citizens, strong community members and future leaders. The academic focus is on the individual student; differentiated instruction and skill grouping will be utilized. The curriculum emphasizes math, technology, and language arts and will be infused with instruction in art, physical education, and character development.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
CORE KNOWLEDGE
The Core Knowledge Sequence is a research-based program founded by Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr. and utilized by over 60 schools in Colorado. Students are exposed to language arts, history, and geography, visual arts, music, mathematics, and science topics that build from year to year in a clearly defined, sequential manner. The goal is to ensure that all children are given access to the same knowledge base that assures later educational success.
Core Knowledge also provides opportunities for learners to use higher order thinking and reasoning skills while motivating students to become life-long learners. Furthermore, Core Knowledge encourages cooperation among students, schools, and communities, providing many opportunities for parents and community members to become involved.