Curriculum
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At CORE, our teachers are our curriculum.  We understand the power of human connection and help our students establish positive connections with their teachers and classmates.  Our students’ social-emotional well being is our top priority.  As we follow Georgia standards, academic growth and success is dependent upon our students being socially and emotionally regulated and available to learn.

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Integrated

Learning is about making connections.  Our curriculum is designed to help kids make connections between subjects, ideas and previous knowledge.   These connections lead to deeper understanding of big ideas.  Our curriculum is a combination of conceptual understanding of these big ideas and fundamental skill work.  We follow state and national standards for scope and sequence, but use flexibility when it comes to pace and depth.  We use a variety of different curriculum resources, materials and programs. 
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Individualized

We understand and respect that people learn best in different ways.  We help our students to better understand their own learning, specifically identifying their strengths and using these to improve in their areas of difficulty.  We also help students to discover and gain independence with learning strategies that help them in different areas. 

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Identity Development
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We believe it is just as important for kids to spend time reflecting on who they are as it is to grow academically.  Our students engage in consistent self-reflection throughout the school day, thinking about who they are and who they want to be.  We guide our students to set both short and long-term goals, and to engage in honest reflection about their growth and progress throughout the year.