Students, in the early grades, must master all strands of literacy so that as they mature, they become high-functioning scholars who hold the key to all future learning. This requires effective reading readiness, rich experiences around which students can use language, and assistance to promote cognitive development. For this reason, students in kindergarten through grade 2 rotate through blocks of decoding instruction, instruction in reading comprehension strategies, and computer-based reinforcement of reading concepts.  In grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 students move on to an advanced curriculum of literature study as well as on-going instruction in grammar, usage, and language conventions. Writing and reading is a daily part of all the academic programs.

 

Literacy Program Components:

- Read Aloud & Vocabulary Development

- Direct Instruction

- Guided Reading

- Novel Study

- Computer-Based Reading Reinforcement

- Writing Workshops

- Independent Reading Time

- Book Club

- Family Literacy Program

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Hope Community Charter School is rooted in our mission to provide a literacy rich learning environment - that is why we are proud to prioritize the Science of Reading in our foundational literacy curriculum. Our comprehensive approach to literacy means our educators utilize evidence-based tools that systematically and explicitly support student growth in phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and beyond. Science of Reading aligned curriculum empowers students to take ownership of their literacy through learned skills and strategies. Paired with literacy rich classroom environments, our students transform from learning to read to reading to learn. 

Why Science of Reading? We know it is best for our students. Research shows 30 percent to 40 percent of kids need explicit instruction. We want to give our families and students the best chance to achieve literacy by providing the best resources. Our educators and families are partners in literacy, and our investment in Science of Reading provides the foundation for success.