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Arts and Music Programs: Band
School Notes
Lake Country Academy was founded on three pillars that support
high academics and a virtuous environment. Our pillars are Direct
Instruction, Core Knowledge, and Core Virtues.
1 - Direct Instruction a curriculum and teaching method that is
backed by extensive research and proven success! Our classrooms
embody dynamic teacher-led instruction characterized by swift
pacing and lively group engagement, creating an immersive learning
experience.What sets our program apart is its commitment to
precision skills are presented in logical, child-sized bits,
mastery is carefully measured, mistakes are swiftly corrected, and
a structured schedule emphasizes early proficiency in phonics and
computation. Additionally, our emphasis on continual review
seamlessly integrates old skills with new ones, creating a robust
foundation for lifelong learning.
2 - The Core Knowledge curriculum is based on University of
Virginia English professor E.D. Hirsch's research. While conducting
research for his acclaimed book,Cultural Literacy, Hirsch
found that students are more successful in their studies when they
work from a common base of both facts and ideas. A literate
society, he stressed, needs a strong background of core knowledge
that crosses generations and enables people to communicate
effectively. Hirsch found that this is true for all levels of
ability and all socioeconomic backgrounds.The Core Knowledge
Sequence is a detailed and systematic curriculum content guide for
each grade level that can be taught consistently year by year. This
core content is organized to circle through grade levels, becoming
more sophisticated and detailed in each successive grade. Created
with the help of a large number of professionals, it represents a
consensus of diverse groups and interests.The Core Knowledge
curriculum focuses on core academics and teaches a wide knowledge
baseof literature, science, history, geography, music, and
art. It is sequenced to avoid gaps in learning or wasteful
repetitions. This guarantees students have the necessary background
preparation for successive grades.
3 - Experience the transformative power of character education
from the Core Virtues Foundation a practical, inclusive program
designed for Pre-K to eighth-grade students. Our character
education program is a journey that cultivates virtues, fostering
positive behaviors among both staff and students. Delve into a rich
exploration of historical and contemporary figures who have left a
lasting impact, igniting the question in our students' minds, 'Who
will I be like?'It is a commitment to spark imagination and inspire
each student to reach their fullest potential. Core Virtues isn't
just a set of principles; it's a dynamic tool that propels academic
success both within and beyond the classroom.Join us on a path
where character meets education, and the question isn't just 'What
will I learn?' but also 'Who will I become?'
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