Our Curriculum
Fostering our Students’ Love for Learning
Bonnie Cone Schools curriculum is designed to nurture our students growth and development and foster their love for learning. Using unique methods and proven programs, we encourage exploration, discovery, and creativity, setting students up for a bright future of academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Learn more about our curriculum and the classical education method by touring our school. We look forward to meeting you!
Mathematics
Eureka Math, the curriculum used to teach mathematics at Bonnie Cone Schools, is a knowledge-building curriculum focused on conceptual understanding and math fluency. Eureka Math takes different learning styles into account to help students reach an understanding of math’s underlying concepts, rather than just finding the correct answer.
Language Arts
Bonnie Cone Schools uses the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum in grades K-5 and the Core Knowledge sequence in grades 6-8. Together, this is a comprehensive English Language Arts (ELA) program designed to teach students reading, writing, speaking, and listening while developing deep vocabulary and broad background knowledge.
Our Core Knowledge Curriculum
The Core Knowledge curriculum is a rigorous, comprehensive academic curriculum focused on building a strong foundation for later learning. This knowledge-based approach ties-in perfectly with our adherence to the classical education philosophy. Core Knowledge also aligns with national standards and, partnered with Eureka Math, meets or exceeds the guidelines set forth by the NC Accountability Model. At BCCA, we work to ensure that the way we teach the content maximizes retention and instigates progress. The content spirals help our scholars master material by building upon the knowledge gained from previous grade levels.
We have seen student success with Core Knowledge firsthand, especially when using Bonnie Cone's classical education methods. This combination gives students a thorough education and leaves them excited to learn more.
Schedule a tour to learn more about Core Knowledge and see our students in action.
Read to Achieve
In North Carolina, the Read to Achieve law is designed to make sure that all students are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade. Throughout the year, third graders take reading assessments such as the Beginning-of-Grade test, the End-of-Grade test, or the Read to Achieve test. A proficient score on any of these assessments shows that a student is ready to move on to the next grade.
If a student is not yet proficient, there are additional ways to demonstrate success, including completing a reading portfolio, taking an alternative assessment, or attending a summer reading camp. For students who continue to need support, extra help is provided either during summer programs or in the following school year to ensure steady progress in reading.
View BCCA Read to Achieve Reports View BCLA Read to Achieve Reports
For more information, visit the North Carolina DPI Read to Achieve Page→