Curriculum
Curriculum will be determined by the Administration along with a team of faculty considering age appropriateness, standards of instruction, and biblical integration. Determination will be made in the interest of learning for all students.

Annual K–12 Curriculum Review Process

Purpose: To evaluate and strengthen a specific academic discipline K–12 in alignment with the school’s mission, Christian worldview, academic standards, and best practices.

I. Pre-Planning Phase (May–June, Prior School Year)

1. Identify Review Discipline
   - Rotate disciplines on a multi-year cycle
2. Appoint Curriculum Review Team. Members can include:
   - Director of Accreditation and Academic Excellence (chair)
   - Division Heads (Lower, Middle, Upper School)
   - Department Chairs or Lead Teachers (K–5, 6–8, 9–12)
   - Campus Principals or Academic Deans
   - Director of Christian Life (if applicable)
   - Learning Support/Special Education representative
3. Define Objectives & Deliverables
   - What is being evaluated?
   - What is the product?

II. Phase 1: Data Gathering & Review (August–October)

1. Collect Existing Curriculum Artifacts
   - Scope and sequence documents / Curriculum Maps
   - Course descriptions and syllabi
   - Current textbook/publisher materials
   - Unit/lesson plans
   - Assessment samples
2. Review Relevant Standards
   - State standards
   - ACSI accreditation standards
   - Biblical worldview framework
3. Survey Stakeholders
   - Teacher surveys
   - Student surveys
   - Parent feedback
4. Conduct Classroom Observations
   - Team members visit selected classrooms to observe teaching practices and materials in use

III. Phase 2: Analysis & Evaluation (November–January)

1. Vertical Alignment Review
   - Examine curriculum progression
   - Identify redundancies or gaps
   - Ensure developmental appropriateness
2. Biblical Worldview Evaluation
   - Assess quality and consistency of biblical worldview thinking
3. Instructional Materials Review
   - Evaluate for alignment, rigor, worldview, engagement, cost-effectiveness, and support
4. Assessment Practices Review
   - Evaluate balance of assessments
   - Consider standardized test data

IV. Phase 3: Recommendations & Planning (February–March)

1. Draft Recommendations
   - Resource/textbook changes
   - Curriculum map revisions
   - PD needs
   - Budget implications
2. Present to Leadership Team
   - Present findings
   - Gather input from leadership
3. Solicit Final Feedback
   - Teacher communication
   - Parent communication (if needed)

V. Phase 4: Approval & Implementation Planning (April–May)

1. Finalize Curriculum Revisions
   - Update maps and documents
   - Initiate purchasing
2. Develop Implementation Timeline
   - Ordering materials
   - PD sessions
   - Adjust assessments or report cards (if necessary)
3. Communicate Changes
   - Share updates with faculty and parents
   - Update public documents

VI. Phase 5: Summer Preparation & PD (June-August)

1. Provide Professional Development
   - Training on new resources
   - Biblical worldview workshops
2. Final Logistics
   - Distribute materials
   - Configure digital access (if necessary)
   - Update school platforms & documents