Curriculum Selection
Cornerstone takes a blended approach to curriculum implementation, valuing the wisdom found in traditional classroom learning, as well as classical Christian and Charlotte Mason educational philosophies. CCA will select specific curriculum materials deemed best for implementing the mission and educational philosophy. All curriculum selected will align with Christian values.
For the 23-24 School Year, the following curricula are being used for grades PS-6th:
Mathematics:
Math-U-See
Language Arts and Writing:
Kindergarten and Grade 1: Phonics Museum
Grade 2 to 8: Christian Light Education
Literature:
Multiple age appropriate book titles and literary resources
Science:
Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2: Heaven & Earth for Beginners by Answers in Genesis
Grades 2 to 6: Heaven & Earth by Answers in Genesis
Grades 7 and 8: Physical Science by Apologia
History:
Kindergarten: Bede’s History of Me
Grade 1: Bede’s History of US
Grade 2 to 8: Veritas Press History
Geography:
Kindergarten and Grade 1: Beginning Geography
Grade 2 to 8: Legends and Leagues
Music:
Variety of sources
Memory:
Variety of sources
Art:
Variety of sources
Latin:
Grade 2 and first year learners: SongSchool Latin Level 1
Second year learners: SongSchool Latin Level 2
Bible:
New City Catechism
Preschool:
Memoria Press Jr. Kindergarten
For the 23-24 School Year, the following curricula are being used for grades 7th & 8th:
Mathematics: Math-U-See (placement is determined through testing for new students)
Literature: multiple age appropriate book titles and literary resources
Grammar: Shurley Grammar
Spelling: Spell to Write and Read
Writing: I.E.W. Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
Vocabulary: Vocabulary from Classical Roots, grade 7
Science: Apologia General Science
History: America the Beautiful by Notgrass
Logic: The Art of Argument
Music: Variety of sources
Art: Variety of sources
Latin: Latin for Children Primer A
Bible: Answers in Genesis
Additional specials: In process