K-4th Grade Curriculum & Learning Model
Lightkeepers (Kindergarten-4th Grade)
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Tool Used: ACE (Accelerated Christian Education).
Purpose: Pre-assess students in Reading, Math, and Language Arts to determine their current level.
Process
Students complete placement tests in core subjects.
Results guide personalized learning paths, ensuring the right level of challenge.
Helps identify learning gaps or acceleration needs early on.
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Foundation: The ACE curriculum supports self-paced, mastery-based learning across all subjects.
Purpose: Pre-assess students in Reading, Math, and Language Arts to determine their current level.
How It Works
Students work independently through PACEs at their own speed.
Flexible pacing: Students can move faster if they master concepts quickly or slower if they need more time.
Each PACE includes instruction, practice, and an assessment to ensure mastery before moving forward.
Students must score at least 80% on tests before advancing.
At-Home Learning: Students have 3 weeks to complete coursework at home as needed to maintain progress.
Progress Monitoring & Tracking
Weekly check-ins to track goal setting, completion, and comprehension.
Students keep progress charts, and teachers provide targeted intervention if needed.
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Why It Matters: Knowledge is most impactful when applied to real-world experiences.
How We Implement Hands-On Learning: Your child will explore topics through outdoor activities, projects, cooking, gardening, STEAM, life skills, and more!
How It Works
Science: Experiments, nature walks, and interactive STEM challenges.
Math: Cooking lessons, budgeting projects, and building models.
Reading & Writing: Storytelling, author studies, and book-making.
Social Studies: Role-playing, map-making, and community interviews.
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Foundation: The ACE curriculum supports self-paced, mastery-based learning across all subjects.
Purpose: Pre-assess students in Reading, Math, and Language Arts to determine their current level.
How It Works
Students work independently through PACEs at their own speed.
Flexible pacing: Students can move faster if they master concepts quickly or slower if they need more time.
Each PACE includes instruction, practice, and an assessment to ensure mastery before moving forward.
Students must score at least 80% on tests before advancing.
At-Home Learning: Students have 3 weeks to complete coursework at home as needed to maintain progress.
Progress Monitoring & Tracking:
Weekly check-ins to track goal setting, completion, and comprehension.
Students keep progress charts, and teachers provide targeted intervention if needed.
Personalized Learning
Every child learns at their own pace.
Mastery-Based Growth
Students don’t move on until they fully understand a concept.
Real-World Application
Learning is hands-on and engaging.
Global Awareness
Students become curious, culturally aware leaders.