Our Curriculum
LLCA offers a standards-based education program integrated with and supported by the Core Knowledge® curriculum.
The K-8 curriculum of LLCA is based on Core Knowledge Sequence developed by E. D. Hirsch, author of Cultural Literacy. The curriculum entails the core subjects: language arts, history and geography, fine arts (visual arts and music), mathematics, and natural sciences, in addition to foreign language, and technology / computer skills and physical education to include environmental and outdoor education.
Learn more about our High School Program, HERE
The basic premise is to create a curriculum that builds upon the previous years’ experience and learning.
Core Knowledge® is a nonprofit organization that offers a solid K–8 curriculum, classroom materials, and professional development for teachers.
The Core Knowledge® mission is to “offer all children a better chance in life and create a fairer and more literate society by educating America’s youth in a solid, specific, sequenced, and shared curriculum.”
Our goal is to provide programs to ensure the very best quality of education for all of our students.
ASSESSMENTS & GRADING:
Student Assessment K-12:
LLCA performs regular assessments to measure student achievement and provide data-driven instruction. Student assessments are administered in various forms and at various times during the school year.
Grading Scales:
Kindergarten and First Grade
S - Satisfactory
N or U - Needs Improvement
Grades 2-12
Letter Grade Grading Scale
A 90 – 100 %
B 80 – 89 %
C 70 – 79%
D 60 – 69 %
F 59 % or below
Student Assessment K-12:
LLCA performs regular assessments to measure student achievement and provide data-driven instruction. Student assessments are administered in various forms and at various times during the school year.
State Assessments:
Students in Grades 3–12 participate in all state-mandated assessments.