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Upper Elementary

3rd through 5th grade is a time where students build on basic skills learned in earlier grades and apply higher-level thinking to all subjects, enhancing their reading comprehension and deepening their understanding of concepts. Socially, they learn values like respect, cooperation, and personal responsibility, all while preparing for future success.

Upper Elementary Curriculum

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English Language Arts

During this time, student's comprehension switches from learning to read to reading to learn. As fluency improves, they apply comprehension skills, write more complex texts, draw conclusions, and develop grammar skills. Teachers follow state standards and ELA best practices to support instruction.

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Math

Students expand their knowledge of addition, subtraction, and place value to include multiplication, division, and fractions. Our curriculum promotes critical thinking and deep math understanding through visual models and real-world problem solving.

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Science

Children's interest in science and engineering grow as they explore life, physical, earth, and space sciences. They apply learning to real-world technology and engineering while developing communication and collaboration skills for future success.

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Social Studies

Before middle school, children expand their understanding of the world by studying American democracy, government, economics, and history. They explore state and U.S. history, from indigenous communities to the Revolutionary War, and learn about global countries and continents, connecting the past to the present while recognizing similarities and differences in communities worldwide.

Grade-level Placement

Ensuring every scholar succeeds is our goal. Using a grade-level placement assessment helps us place your child in the grade that best meets their academic needs. After acceptance, Knapp Charter Academy staff will reach out to you to schedule a grade-level assessment. 

Here are some tips to help your child have a positive assessment experience:
  • Take time to review the sample practice assessment with them.
  • Make sure they get a good night’s rest.
  • Lay out their clothes the night before.
  • Set an alarm to give yourself plenty of time to get ready.
  • Eat a meal or snack before the assessment.
  • Arrive early for the assessment so you’re not rushed.
  • Have fun!
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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Specials & Electives

In addition to our core curriculum, we offer a variety of specials and electives, giving students the opportunity to explore their interests, fostering a well-rounded student. 

Specials

  • Art
  • Music
  • PE
  • Technology
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Electives

  • Art
  • Music
  • PE
  • Tech Apps & Coding
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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Moral Focus Program

Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
 
Learn More About Moral Focus

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Confidence Leads to Student Excellence

Knapp Charter Academy gives every child the right challenges at the the right time. This allows us to create an enriched learning environment that raises both expectations and academic excellence. When this environment is combined with moral focus, parental partnership, and student responsibility, the end result is really just the beginning toward a lifetime of success.

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