Tuition-Free Courses

Lower Elementary


TK-3

JAA-Online Tuition-Free Charter School courses are offered in a LIVE and FLEX model – see Flexibility.

K

Kindergarten

  • Humanities

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, classic literature, and science studies. Logic of English and New American Cursive is the curriculum used for English language arts. Core Knowledge is the curriculum used in history and science. Classic literature is composed of classic childhood tales, fairy tales, stories and chapter books that align with the Academy’s core values.

  • Math

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in math and how to think and wonder like a mathematician using the Singapore Math Method. Think!Mathematics is the curriculum used in this course. Our approach in teaching math is exploratory and builds foundational number sense and algebraic thinking.

  • Latin

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the Latin language through song, stories, and art. Content designed by the University of Dallas is the curriculum used in this course.

  • Art

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the elements of art as well as artists and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time. Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Music

    Online Music has been custom designed to help scholars learn while having an experience with music. We will cover a range of subjects in a fun and practical way leveraging the use of technology to help scholars understand some elements of music including but not limited to: music theory, musicianship, music reading skills, and music history. In this course scholars study the elements of music as well as composers and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time by listening and analyzing compositions and participating in group activities.  Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Online Physical Education (P.E.)

    In this course scholars move and develop age-appropriate physical skills.  Mentors use state physical education standards as a guide in building their own content.

1st

First Grade

  • Humanities

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, classic literature, and science studies. Logic of English and New American Cursive is the curriculum used for English language arts. Core Knowledge is the curriculum used in history and science. Classic literature is composed of classic childhood tales, fairy tales, stories and chapter books that align with the Academy’s core values.

  • Math

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in math and how to think and wonder like a mathematician using the Singapore Math Method. Think!Mathematics is the curriculum used in this course. Our approach in teaching math is exploratory and builds foundational number sense and algebraic thinking.

  • Latin

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the Latin language through song, stories, and art. Content designed by the University of Dallas is the curriculum used in this course.

  • Art

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the elements of art as well as artists and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time. Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Music

    Online Music has been custom designed to help scholars learn while having an experience with music. We will cover a range of subjects in a fun and practical way leveraging the use of technology to help scholars understand some elements of music including but not limited to: music theory, musicianship, music reading skills, and music history. In this course scholars study the elements of music as well as composers and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time by listening and analyzing compositions and participating in group activities.  Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Online Physical Education (P.E.)

    In this course scholars move and develop age-appropriate physical skills.  Mentors use state physical education standards as a guide in building their own content.

2nd

Second Grade

  • Humanities

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, classic literature, and science studies. Logic of English and New American Cursive is the curriculum used for English language arts. Core Knowledge is the curriculum used in history and science. Classic literature is composed of beloved childhood classic books that align with the Academy’s core values. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.

  • Math

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in math and how to think and wonder like a mathematician using the Singapore Math Method. Think!Mathematics is the curriculum used in this course. Our approach in teaching math is exploratory and builds foundational understanding of number operations and algebraic thinking. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.

  • Latin

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the Latin language through song, stories, and art. Content designed by the University of Dallas is the curriculum used in this course.

  • Art

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the elements of art as well as artists and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time. Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Music

    Online Music has been custom designed to help scholars learn while having an experience with music. We will cover a range of subjects in a fun and practical way leveraging the use of technology to help scholars understand some elements of music including but not limited to: music theory, musicianship, music reading skills, and music history. In this course scholars study the elements of music as well as composers and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time by listening and analyzing compositions and participating in group activities.  Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Online Physical Education (P.E.)

    In this course scholars move and develop age-appropriate physical skills.  Mentors use state physical education standards as a guide in building their own content.

3rd

Third Grade

  • Humanities

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, and classic literature. Logic of English and New American Cursive is the curriculum used for English language arts. Core Knowledge and primary sources is the curriculum used in history. Classic literature is composed of beloved childhood classic books that align with the Academy’s core values. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.

  • Math

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in math and how to think and wonder like a mathematician using the Singapore Math Method. Think!Mathematics is the curriculum used in this course. Our approach in teaching math is exploratory and builds foundational understanding of number operations and algebraic thinking. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.

  • Science

    In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in science and how to think and wonder like a scientist. Core Knowledge is the curriculum used in this course. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.

  • Latin

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the Latin language through song, stories, and art. Content designed by the University of Dallas is the curriculum used in this course.

  • Art

    In this course, scholars are introduced to the elements of art as well as artists and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time. Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Music

    Online Music has been custom designed to help scholars learn while having an experience with music. We will cover a range of subjects in a fun and practical way leveraging the use of technology to help scholars understand some elements of music including but not limited to: music theory, musicianship, music reading skills, and music history. In this course scholars study the elements of music as well as composers and masterpieces that have influenced our heritage over time by listening and analyzing compositions and participating in group activities.  Mentors use the Core Knowledge sequence as a guide in building their own content.

  • Online Physical Education (P.E.)

    In this course scholars move and develop age-appropriate physical skills.  Mentors use state physical education standards as a guide in building their own content.