Tuition-Free Courses
Upper Elementary
4-6
JAA-Online Tuition-Free Charter School courses are offered in a LIVE and FLEX model – see Flexibility.
4th
Fourth Grade
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In LIVE Zoom sessions, scholars recite the Pledge of Allegiance, recite the Academy’s 10 core values, sing a patriotic song, and discuss a quote. They learn about our American heritage, our John Adams Academy core values and what it means to be a servant leader. Scholars develop relationships with their peers and mentors through activities that build a robust classroom culture. This course is available in our LIVE model only.
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In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, and classic literature. Well Ordered Language is the grammar curriculum used. Writing and Rhetoric is the writing curriculum used along with New American Cursive 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.
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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.
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In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in science and how to think and wonder like a scientist. Mentors use Envision Science and biographical studies in building their own content. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
5th
Fifth Grade
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In LIVE Zoom sessions, scholars recite the Pledge of Allegiance, recite the Academy’s 10 core values, sing a patriotic song, and discuss a quote. They learn about our American heritage, our John Adams Academy core values and what it means to be a servant leader. Scholars develop relationships with their peers and mentors through activities that build a robust classroom culture. This course is available in our LIVE model only.
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In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, and classic literature. Well Ordered Language is the grammar curriculum used. Writing and Rhetoric is the writing curriculum used along with New American Cursive 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.
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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.
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In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in science and how to think and wonder like a scientist. Mentors use Envision Science and biographical studies in building their own content. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
6th
Sixth Grade
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In LIVE Zoom sessions, scholars recite the Pledge of Allegiance, recite the Academy’s 10 core values, sing a patriotic song, and discuss a quote. They learn about our American heritage, our John Adams Academy core values and what it means to be a servant leader. Scholars develop relationships with their peers and mentors through activities that build a robust classroom culture. This course is available in our LIVE model only.
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In this course, scholars learn foundational knowledge in English language arts, history, and classic literature. Well Ordered Language and Writing and Rhetoric is the writing curriculum used for English language arts. Core Knowledge and primary sources is the curriculum used in history. Classic literature is composed of beloved classic books that align with the Academy’s core values. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.
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In this course, scholars’ study grade appropriate mathematical concepts and learn how to think and wonder like a mathematician using the Singapore Math Method. Dimensions is the curriculum used in this course. Our approach in teaching math is exploratory and builds conceptual and concrete understanding of grade level content. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.
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In this course, scholars study grade level NGS (New Generation Science) science content and learn how to think and wonder like a scientist. Mentors use Envision Science and biographical studies in building their own content. This course is available in both our FLEX and LIVE model.
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In this course, scholars are introduced to the Latin language. Mentors use Lingua Latina in building their own content. This course is available in our LIVE Model only.
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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.
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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.
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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.
