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.

Note: timing of phases is subject to adjustment by committee chair

I. Pre-Planning Phase (July)

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

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

1. Review 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 as needed
4. Review relevant student achievement data

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

1. Vertical Alignment Review
   • Examine curriculum progression
   • Identify redundancies or gaps
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

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

1. Draft Recommendations
   • Resource/textbook changes
   • Curriculum map revisions
   • PD needs
   • Budget implications

V. Phase 4: 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