Academics at CTA Liberty Elementary School

Learning At CTA Liberty

A Structured Path From Foundational Skills To Confident Thinking.

CTA Liberty Elementary provides a sequential traditional-academy experience built around Spalding language arts, advanced mathematics, direct instruction, high academic expectations, and personal responsibility. Students develop fundamental skills while learning the habits and discipline needed for increasingly complex work..

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Academic Foundation

Learning That Grows With Each Student.

The Chandler Traditional Academy model emphasizes direct instruction, strong foundational skills, higher-level thinking, advanced mathematics, consistent expectations, and personal responsibility across the elementary years.

English Language Arts

The English Language Arts curriculum is based on the Spalding Education program which includes direct instruction with phonograms, spelling, and handwriting. The K-5 "into Reading" and 6th-grade "Perspectives" curricula are comprehensive reading programs that incorporate writing as well as grammar.

Mathematics

iReady (K-4) and Glencoe Math (5-6) curriculum, along with hands-on activities, practice with manipulatives, and other district-approved and adopted materials shall be utilized at all grade levels to ensure the mastery of the standards and proficiency in mathematical practices.

Science

Observation, investigation, evidence, and inquiry help students understand the natural and designed world.

Social Studies

Students explore history, geography, civics, communities, and the perspectives that shape our world.

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What Sets CTA Liberty Apart

A Traditional Academy With An Established Bilingual Pathway.

Liberty's Spanish Dual Language Immersion program gives families the opportunity to combine the CTA experience with sustained learning in English and Spanish. Students in the 50/50 pathway build academic knowledge while developing bilingualism, biliteracy, and the ability to engage with different cultures and perspective.

Beyond The Core

Elementary Learning Should Create Room To Discover.

Special-area classes, enrichment, arts, technology, clubs, and school-specific programs give students additional ways to discover strengths, practice collaboration, and connect classroom learning to new interests.

Arts & Creativity

Creative experiences help students communicate ideas, build confidence, and see problems from new perspectives.

Movement & Wellness

Physical education and wellness experiences support healthy habits, teamwork, and readiness to learn.

Technology & Innovation

Age-appropriate technology experiences help students create, investigate, communicate, and solve problems.

Interests & Connection

Clubs, activities, and enrichment opportunities help students find interests and build meaningful connections at school.

Growing Learners

From Foundational Skills, To Greater Independence.

Build

Develop strong literacy, mathematics, learning routines, and confidence.

Explore

Apply skills through inquiry, creativity, collaboration, special areas, and school-specific opportunities.

Grow

Strengthen independence, problem-solving, responsibility, and readiness for the transition beyond elementary school.

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