School Curriculum
Academic Programs & Curriculum
My Ca.Sa Elementary School offers a comprehensive curriculum based on Florida’s State standards. This includes:
Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts
Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics
Florida's State Academic Standards for Science
Florida's State Academic Standards for Social Studies
Additionally, the school provides instruction in:
STEM
Spanish
Art
Music
Physical Education
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English Language Arts (ELA)
Wonders was chosen for the K-5 Comprehensive ELA Program. This program includes:
Reading: Foundational skills, literature, and informational text
Writing
Speaking and Listening
Language: Conventions, knowledge of language, and vocabulary.
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Mathematics
Big Ideas program aligns with the Mathematics Florida Standards. Key features include:
Research-based practices for achieving fluency, speed, and confidence
Emphasis on Big Ideas and depth of understanding
Interactive lessons, instructional approaches, and best practices from around the world
Differentiated instructional resources to ensure success for all students
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Science
Our K-5 science program uses the Elevate curriculum, a comprehensive, standards-aligned resource designed to encourage inquiry-based learning and critical thinking. Through hands-on experiments, real-world applications, and engaging digital resources, Elevate empowers students to explore scientific concepts with curiosity and confidence. This curriculum lays a strong foundation in science, preparing our young learners to excel and adapt in an ever-evolving world.
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Personalized Instruction
The school also implements the I-Ready program, which provides personalized instruction in both Reading and Mathematics. I-Ready offers:
Engaging online K-5 lessons
Diagnostic data to guide personalized learning paths
Motivation for students based on their proficiency and growth
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STEM
Project Lead The Way is utilized for K-5 science instruction. It focuses on:
Building inquiry and STEM skills
Comprehensive curriculum with print, hands-on, and digital components
student-centered options for various learning environments.
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Social Studies
My Ca.Sa Charter School uses the Analytic Orange curriculum, which brings history, geography, civics, and culture to life for our students. With a focus on critical thinking, cultural awareness, and active citizenship, Analytic Orange helps students connect past events to present-day issues. Through engaging content, interactive activities, and collaborative projects, our students gain a deeper understanding of their role in the community and the world around them.