Denver Academy Curriculum

List of 5 items.

• Colorado Content Standards

  DA's curriculum is aligned with the Colorado Department of Education Standards. Our standards closely correlate with Colorado Standards, adapted to support our unique mission and philosophy.

• Scope and Sequence of Concepts

  A scope and developmental sequence of concepts is established for each subject, allowing for smooth transitions from course to course and grade to grade.

   

• Differentiated Instruction

  While a scope and sequence is established for each subject as a guideline, the curriculum is delivered in ways that meet the needs of individual students. Teachers vary their instruction based on each student’s readiness level, interests, and learning styles, and have varied expectations for their students regarding content, the learning process, and expectations. Teachers have the flexibility to challenge advanced students with more demanding material and provide remediation for students who are behind in certain concepts.

• Teacher Autonomy

  Allowing teachers freedom, power, creativity, and spontaneity in curriculum delivery is a vital part of Denver Academy’s mission, philosophy, and success. Denver Academy relies on the professional judgment of its faculty, in consultation with the Director of Education, to make appropriate curriculum decisions for its students.

• Associated Skills

  For each content area, a continuous set of associated skills is established, indicating the specific non-content skills to be taught and maintained from course to course. An example is the development of note-taking, test-taking, and study skills in the sciences or social studies.