Curriculum & Instruction
The instructional program at Valley Charter Schools is designed to prepare students effectively for the next level of schooling and ultimately for college and career readiness. The design and selection of curricular materials are driven by a constructivist, project-based approach to standards mastery. We cultivate joy, curiosity and engagement in our classrooms and are intensely focused on developing life long learners.
Valley Charter Elementary core program elements:
- Singapore math
- Valley Charter Singapore math instruction is supported by Singapore math coach Bill Davidson. Click here for additional information and resources about this program.
- Balanced literacy through reading workshop and phonics instruction
- Writing workshop
- Project-based learning for science and history standards
- Physical Education
- Music
- Social-emotional learning at Valley Charter Elementary School
Valley Charter Middle core program elements:
- Project-based learning for math, science, and history: read here about the math mastery grading policy at VCMS
- Reading and writing workshop for English language arts: please click here to see the VCMS Reading and Writing Bill of Rights
- Advisory to support social-emotional learning
- Physical education (including a robust, free after-school competitive sports program open to all students)
- Art
- "What I need" (WIN) time- this is dedicated time for intervention or enrichment
- Clubs at VCMS: faculty-sponsored and student-led