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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.
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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