Academics
At Riverside Leadership Academy, we are committed to using a rigorous, research-based curriculum across all grade levels. This curriculum will align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCoS) and Science of Reading (SoR), and will incorporate Project-Based Learning and Social Emotional Learning into daily lessons.
Curriculum FAQs
What curriculum will RLA use for ELA?
RLA leadership is currently exploring several well-known curriculums that align with both the Project-Based Learning model and Science of Reading (SoR). We are specifically looking at ELA curriculums that are comprehensive, can be aligned across all grade levels, incorporate a variety of decodable readers and complex texts, and integrate science and social studies content effectively and seamlessly. As this curriculum is determined, this page will be updated.
What curriculum will RLA use for Math?
RLA leadership is currently exploring several well-known curriculums that align with the Project-Based Learning model and will ensure that our students are confident and fluent mathematicians, able to think critically, applying knowledge to solve problems academically and in the real-world. We are specifically looking at math curriculums that are comprehensive, can be aligned across all grade levels, and include elements that will ensure that it is accessible to students at all levels of learning. As this curriculum is determined, this page will be updated.
What will RLA do to ensure vertical alignment from K-7?
We are currently working on a pacing guide that will align all standards from grades Kindergarten to 7th. The standards in the NCSCoS are designed to scaffold, building in complexity as students advance through each grade level. We plan to have thematic units that will be followed by all grade levels simultaneously, many of which will culminate with a family night to share students’ work. For example, for the first few weeks of school, all students will be learning about rules and responsibilities within a school, key components of our social-emotional curriculum, citizenship, and schools around the world.
What electives will be available for students at RLA?
Our vision is to offer our students a variety of electives that will be exciting and engaging for all learning types. We are currently exploring options to begin the year with at least four specific electives: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and STEM/Digital Media. Our performing arts elective will incorporate elements of theater, music, dance, and public speaking, encouraging students to be confident and bold learners. Our visual arts elective will provide students with opportunities to learn essential skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and a variety of other hands-on art projects. Our physical education elective will expose students to a variety of physical games and activities to teach them about physical health and wellness. Our STEM/Digital Media will specifically support PBL projects that students will engage in during core instruction and will introduce students to a variety of methods and digital tools, allowing them to effectively express their thoughts and learning through technology.
Additional Questions?
Contact our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Culture, Kelli Miller, at kmiller@riversideleadershipacademy.org.