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United Christian Academy

Due to Covid-19, we understand the traditional classroom may not fit your

family’s needs. As part of our United Christian Academy (UCA) family, we want to support you as

you make the decision how to educate your child.

We are pleased to offer you a choice between our traditional in-classroom

instruction and our off-campus learning platforms.

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United Christian AcademyLearning Platforms Traditional In-class Instruction

Remote Learning

Online Instruction

Homeschooling InstructionPartnering with you and your

family

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United Christian Online Academy

Christian World View

Flexible

Virtual

Collaborative

Online and Homeschooling features

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United Christian Online Academy Overview

• Robust K-12 online Christian curriculum

• Flexible Learning Curriculum and Calendar

• Online credentialed instructors that can be accessed from the convenience of your home (online option only)

• K-12 curriculum derived from leading curriculum publishers such as McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Pearson.

• Access to online supplemental digital support such as interactive videos, independent reading sources, and engaging exercises from leading companies such as BrainPOP and Discovery Education.

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K-12 Digital Curriculum That Offers…

Rigorous and Proven

Curriculum

Flexible Pacing

Teacher Support

(online option)

Benchmarks and

Assessments

Interactive and

Engaging Lessons

College Readiness

To Continue UCA’s Learning Momentum

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United Christian Online AcademyElementary

Students will refine reading skills with read-aloud

books and a phonics-based approach. Reading

materials are integrated with Science and Social

Studies for an interdisciplinary education. Math

introduces students to numbers, shapes,

problem solving, and ordering numbers.

Kindergarten

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First graders build on what they learned in

Kindergarten to develop phonemic awareness,

comprehension, and vocabulary. Students build

a strong foundation in Math skills and concepts

in ways that are fun and engaging.

1st Grade

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Students become fully immersed in the world of

independent reading and build a strong Math

foundation through projects that mirror real-world

applications.

2nd Grade

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Collaboration is integrated into lessons and

projects. Learning will take place on a personal

level cultivating a deeper understanding of

subjects. The Singapore Math Method continues

to build on concepts taught in Grade 2.

3rd Grade

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Lessons guide students in applying concepts

learned in fun and meaningful ways. Tips on

differentiation are included so Learning Guides

can adjust the lessons to accommodate students

of different ability levels.

4th Grade

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Essential writing skills continue to be developed,

including paragraph structure, outlining, and

summarizing. In Social Studies, students

investigate the history of the United States and

California, from the Reconstruction Era through

modern times.

5th Grade

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United Christian Online AcademyJunior High

• Aligned with US national standards and college and career readiness standards

• Core courses are biblically integrated to help develop a Biblical worldview

• Courses focus on personalized, adaptive learning experiences

• Online curriculum is specifically designed to encourage students to think independently, impartially, critically, and creatively

• Mastery of standards is provided through curriculum assessments and benchmarks, as well as an intervention platform

6th-8th Grades

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United Christian Online AcademyHigh School

9th-12th Grades

• Robust collection of college and career readiness courses.

• Courses develop real-world skills with a focus on identifying students' passions.

• Rigorous, relevant content aligned to state and national standards.

• Media-rich, interactive active learning experiences that expand learning.

• Core curriculum, spiritual development, world languages, technical education, and Advanced Placement courses.

• Curriculum is customizable to meet the needs of individual learners.

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Learning Platform Features OnlineK-12th

3rd-12th graderecommended

HomeschoolingK-2

Flexible Learning Pace and Academic Calendar X X

Outlined Daily Lessons in all core subjects (Bible, ELA, Math, Sciences, Social Studies, History, P.E, visual and performing arts) with Learning Guide notes X X

Robust and rigorous K-12 curriculum derived from leading common core curriculum publishers such as McGraw Hill and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. X X

Supplemental digital support such as interactive videos, independent reading sources, and engaging exercises from leading companies such as BrainPOP and Discovery Education. X X

On-Campus extra curricular activities (clubs, after school events, field trips, sports, specialists, and electives) X X

Technical Support-troubleshooting and navigation issues X X

Standardized Testing (on-campus) X X

Advanced Placement Courses X

College Readiness Platform/ Academic and Career Assessment and Coaching

MAP, PSAT, ACTX

Online teacher feedback and intervention support X

1:1 Online teacher support (welcome introduction, ongoing check-ins, assignment monitoring, assessment grading, continuous gradebook updates, instructional and intervention support) X

Highly qualified credentialed teachers accessible from the convenience of your home X

Grade level peer collaboration opportunities X

UCA Report Card/Transcripts X

Graduation (Ceremony and Diploma) X

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Why Choose UCA’s Off-Campus Learning Option?You are part of our family and we want to keep it that way!

We Offer Christian Based, Quality Education that is Accessible.

Rigorous and Robust

Lessons

Common Core

Curriculum

Mastery/Project Based

Learning Opportunities

Guidance Counselors

Building of milestone

memories and

relationships with on-

campus peers through

extra curricular activities

and events.

Social Interaction

Access to onsite extra

curricular activities,

events, specialists,

sports, single subjects,

and graduations.

K-12 Bible Courses

Christian Teachers

Weekly Chapel Services

Biblical Worldview

integrated throughout

curriculum

Academic Excellence

Emotional Support

Spiritual Guidance

Community Belonging

Access to School Spirit

wear, school–wide

events after school, social

event invitations, and

more.

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Partnering with you and your

family.

Thank You for making United Christian Academy your partner in providing excellent

Christian education to your child.

We consider it a privilege to support you and your family as you make the decision

between the traditional classroom model and digital learning.

Learning Platform Choice Deadline Monday, June 22, 2020

Please contact Darlene Plant, [email protected] or [email protected] for registration or questions.

http://UCacademy.org

http://UCacademy.org

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Online Program Benefits

Teacher Notes (Learning Guide Support)

UCA On-Campus Extra Curricular Access(fees may apply)

(based on availability)

Daily Lesson Plans

Credentialed Teacher Support 1:1

Live Virtual Instruction (online option)

Academic Learning Calendar

Digital and Hardcopy Curriculum

(additional fees apply)

Engaging Online Learning Environment

Adaptive Learning Content Mastery Program

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