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Curriculum |
The heart of the mission of CAS is to provide a solid academic foundation in the core subject areas through
implementation of a rigorous, yet motivating and exciting curriculum including;
- Project based instruction, (Advanced classes and project competitions)
- Technology based curricula, (Integrated units with computer classes and application of subjects in advanced classes)
- Students range from gifted to those with learning disabilities; some have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. To
ensure success for all, students receive assistance from tutors comprised of qualified volunteer parents, teacher
aides, and members of the faculty. After school programs, focused on academic areas such as homework assistance, or
collaboration with the regular teacher for re-teaching areas of specific student difficulty.
- We purchased a well-proven remedial program, Skills Tutor, which students used to access the subject specific
areas online wherever and whenever they wanted. The use of this software is being monitored frequently by teachers and
after school tutors to provide students with the feedback they need in their areas of weakness. Our college advisor
oversees this program.
- Grades are reviewed by the administrators on a regular basis, through the CAS computerized intranet network, to
monitor students, and ensure they are on-track. When an administrator finds students who are not performing at an
acceptable rate, files are reviewed and a teacher/parent conference is held. A plan to succeed is then developed for
that student.
- CAS maintains a web site where grades and homework may be checked daily by parents. The site is being used by all
staff to ensure parents are well informed of their child’s progress.
- CAS provides after school clubs such as, chess, robotics, soccer, literature club, art, student council,
MathCounts, Lego robotics, Science Olympiads and SimCity Competition.
- Parents are notified immediately, if a teacher suspects that a student may be having difficulty in mastering a
specific skill. All CAS teachers are available after school to assist students with homework.
- Good communication is established among administrators, teachers and parents through CAS Internet-based School
Program. We have two 1:1 fully equipped computer labs and one portable computer lab consist of 24 wireless laptops to
help students develop computer skills, as well as to assist with class projects and assignments.
EDUCATORS
- CAS teachers design weekly lesson plans as well as annual plans specifically aligned with Nevada State Standards.
Annual plans, syllabi, and weekly plans are turned in for review by the administrators, as well as being posted on our
website for parent communication.
- Teachers provide challenging and innovative instructional programs, offering a minimum of four hours weekly of
instruction beyond the State mandated hours.
- Teachers meet monthly for department-by-department discussions to enhance or resolve curriculum and instructional
issues.
- Time on task is further increased via our tutoring program, which runs from 2:30 P.M.-3:15 P.M. daily to assist
students with specific difficulties in all subjects.
- CAS teachers receive bi-weekly “tips” on techniques for enhancing student performance, at each staff meeting.
- All teacher have Tablet PC’s provided by the school
- New CAS faculty are formally evaluated three times in a year. Returning faculty are formally evaluated once a year.
SOCIAL SKILLS
Development of strong social skills through utilization of rehabilitative vs. punitive discipline is provided through
in-service classes and materials on Best Practices, Recent Educational Research, Teaching with Dignity, Internet academic
sites, the direct teaching of Social Skills, and Accommodations and Modifications for special needs students. Specific
classes scheduled include:
- Brain Based Research.
- Multiple Intelligences.
- How to best work with special needs students.
- Leadership Curriculum & Activities, which provide opportunities for individual development and group reflection.
- Speakers from the community who provide information on post high school educational options, vocational information
and serve as role models
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