5th-6th Grade Curriculum & Learning Model
Bridge Builders (5th-6th Grade)
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Self-Paced Academics: Students work at their own pace using ACE curriculum and adaptive learning tools to ensure mastery before advancing.
Flexible Pacing: If a student excels, they can move ahead quickly; if they need extra support, they can slow down and receive targeted help.
Project-Based Mastery Assessments: Instead of traditional grades, students demonstrate learning through projects, presentations, and skill-based assessments.
Individual Learning Goals: Weekly check-ins with teachers help students set and track personal academic milestones.
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STEM & Problem-Solving Challenges:
Hands-on engineering, coding, and robotics projects that connect to real-world industries.
Example: Building a water filtration system for a community-based project.
Community Service & Leadership Development:
Students plan and lead service projects that impact their community.
Example: Organizing a supply drive for local shelters or mentoring younger students.
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Cultural Geography & Global Citizenship:
Each month, students study a different continent, exploring its history, economy, challenges, and innovations.
They connect with students globally, participate in virtual cultural exchanges, and explore global careers.
Language & Communication:
Exposure to different languages, customs, and business etiquette from around the world.
Example: Learning basic Mandarin or Spanish through real conversations.
Language & Communication:
Exposure to different languages, customs, and business etiquette from around the world.
Example: Learning basic Mandarin or Spanish through real conversations.
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Spanish Elective: A Self-Paced Approach to Language Mastery
The ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) Spanish Elective provides students with a structured, self-paced program designed to build foundational fluency in Spanish while integrating biblical principles and real-world application. This elective is ideal for students who want to develop basic communication skills, cultural awareness, and confidence in using Spanish in everyday situations.
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Career Exploration Modules:
Students explore different career paths in healthcare, business, technology, education, and trades.
Guest speakers, industry mentors, and job shadowing experiences bring careers to life.
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.
Spanish
Interactive language immersion to build communication and cultural awareness.
Future Career Readiness
Empowering students to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and explore their career paths.