Curriculum
K-8 academics
Lithonia, Georgia
Using standards allows teachers to systematically teach age-appropriate content throughout our scholars' K-8 career. Learning happens in steps, and using standards allows us to fill holes for scholars who struggle and push scholars who have accelerated skill sets.
In order to ensure our teachers are culturally proficient, Kilombo has created a Culturally Relevant curriculum supplement that allows us to teach all core content from a culturally relevant perspective — combined with standards to build units that include projects, field trips, art, hands-on activities, and cross-content learning experiences. We use data to assess student growth and differentiate instruction so our scholars excel regardless of circumstance.
Our standards
Reading, Language Arts & Math
Building on the best of existing state standards, the Common Core State Standards provide clear and consistent learning goals to help prepare students for college, career, and life. They show what students are expected to learn at each grade level so every parent and teacher can understand and support that learning.
K-8 Science
Kilombo uses Generation Genius, a K-8 teaching resource that brings school science standards to life through videos, lesson plans, activities, and quizzes, produced in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association and aligned to standards in all 50 states.
Social Studies
GeorgiaStandards.Org, part of the Georgia Department of Education, is committed to improving student achievement and guides Kilombo's social studies instruction alongside our culturally relevant approach.
Culturally Relevant Supplement
Every subject Kilombo teaches — reading, math, science, and social studies — is taught in combination with our Culturally Relevant Supplement, so scholars see themselves in what they learn while meeting rigorous state and national standards.
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