Confident Readers and Writers
Students develop phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and communication skills through direct instruction, rich books, discussion, and regular practice.
Academic Approach
Our Academic Approach
Strong Foundations.
Curious Minds.
Learning That Lasts.
At Strive Charter School, students build strong foundations in reading, writing, mathematics, and science while developing curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
Strong academics and joyful, active learning go hand in hand.
- Strong Academic Foundations
- Hands-On Discovery
- Curiosity and Independence
Rigorous Academics
Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
Strive will use the proven Success for All curriculum as a key part of our reading and writing program. Students will receive clear, carefully sequenced instruction that builds strong literacy foundations.
In mathematics, teachers will combine direct instruction, guided practice, hands-on materials, discussion, and problem-solving so students develop both computational fluency and conceptual understanding.
Teachers will use small groups, regular assessment, classroom observations, and individualized support to ensure that every child is both challenged and successful.
- Evidence-based reading and writing instruction
- Strong mathematical understanding and fluency
- Small-group teaching and individualized support
Strong Foundations
Building Confident and Capable Learners
Students receive clear instruction, purposeful practice, and the individual support they need to make strong academic progress.
Understanding and Problem-Solving
Students learn to calculate accurately, understand mathematical ideas, explain their thinking, recognize patterns, and use mathematics to solve meaningful problems.
Meeting Students Where They Are
Teachers use assessment, observation, small groups, and student work to provide additional practice, targeted support, or greater challenge when needed.
Hands-On Science
Learning Science by Doing Science
Our original science curriculum will emphasize inquiry, experimentation, scientific thinking, and experiential learning.
Students will ask questions, make observations, conduct investigations, use scientific tools, collect evidence, build models, test ideas, and explain their conclusions.
Learning will extend beyond textbooks through gardens, living things, engineering challenges, fieldwork, and other meaningful connections to the real world.
Observe Look closely and gather evidence.
Question Ask why, how, and what might happen.
Investigate Test ideas through hands-on exploration.
Explain Use evidence to communicate conclusions.
A Progressive Approach
Strong Instruction and Active Learning
Strive combines strong academic instruction with opportunities for students to collaborate, solve problems, make meaningful choices, and apply what they learn.
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Learning Together
Collaborative Learning
Students work with partners and small groups to discuss texts, compare strategies, conduct investigations, build models, solve problems, and give one another feedback.
Curiosity and Choice
Independent Exploration
Students have opportunities to select books, investigate questions, create, build, write, practice skills, and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
Learning by Doing
Projects and Real-World Learning
Projects and hands-on experiences give students meaningful reasons to use reading, writing, mathematics, science, creativity, and problem-solving.
The Learners We Develop
Knowledgeable. Thoughtful. Creative. Confident.
Our goal is not only to prepare students for the next grade. We are helping them develop the academic foundations, habits, confidence, and curiosity they will need throughout school and life.
Students will learn that mistakes are part of growth, challenging work becomes manageable with strong strategies, and their ideas are worth developing and sharing.
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Confident Communicators
Students express ideas clearly through speaking, writing, discussion, and presentation.
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Curious Thinkers
Students ask thoughtful questions, notice patterns, and investigate how the world works.
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Collaborative Problem-Solvers
Students listen, contribute, share responsibility, and work with others toward meaningful goals.
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Independent Learners
Students make productive choices, manage their work, and take increasing ownership of their progress.
Come See Learning at Strive
Strong Academics and a Joyful Childhood
Families should not have to choose between strong academics and a joyful, engaging school experience. At Strive, students receive the instruction, support, challenge, and opportunities they need to grow.