Language Arts
All students are immersed in Language Arts Literacy and the school is proud to announce a new generation of literacy. Reading Street in grades K—5, My Perspectives, grades 9 –12 are products of the Pearson Curriculum designed to master NJSLS. This literacy program uses performance assessments and integrates media and 21st century skills. In addition, this approach is coupled with Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop. The writing process includes brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing, which develop the skills of effective writing.
Mathematics
The vision of Math implementation is to challenge students to use mathematics in meaningful ways that develop through reasoning and problem solving skills. The researched based enVision MATH program is used as the base. With the adoption of Realize, a digital platform of delivery, students are instructed through Mathematical Practice, Animations, and formative assessments via computer based technology.
Science
Integral to all units is instruction that is problem based focused on STEM, the “built environment” and technology as addressed in the culmination of the annual total school Built Environment/STEM Fair. While this project raises awareness of science and math in our lives, it allows individuals and groups greater participation.
Social Studies
Guided by NJSLS where units are created that integrate meaning into the curriculum with Pearson as the platform of delivery.
World Language
The study of world languages heightens students’ linguistic and cultural awareness. UC TEAMS’ students engage in meaningful, motivating and age-appropriate as well as cognitively challenging activities in the second language classes offered. Classes are conducted weekly throughout the school year with teacher facilitated technology through Duo Lingo in the lower grades, Acellus in middle and/or high school, along with teacher direct instruction and the College Bridge Program.
Electives …Technology, Physical Education, Art, and Music
Instruction in Art, Music Health/Physical Education, technology is scheduled weekly in all grades. Scholars/MS and Leaders/HS are enrolled in other electives which include technology literacy Careers, Service Learning, and PARCC/Boot Camp preparation.
STEM