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black; CAS specializes to provide a solid academic foundation in the core subject areas through implementation of a rigorous, yet motivating and exciting curriculum especially in math, science and technology.
Having a rigorous and relevant curriculum aligned with Nevada state standards has always been the core of the educational programs at CAS. The school continued to keep its high expectations by challenging its students with honors level courses in all core subject areas (English, Math, Social Studies and Science). CAS continues the process of development and refinement of the curriculum maps by using the Curriculum Matrix developed by the International Center for Leadership in education. Response to intervention/instruction model has been utilized to identify students, monitor progress and change intervention strategies for all students. Honors classes, Pre-AP and AP programs are offered to increase rigor and relevance. READ 180 reading remediation program was implemented for grades 6-11. Students who read below grade level were identified using MAP and READ 180 test scores and placed in the program. Elementary curriculum included Houghton Mifflin Reading, FOSS science and SAXON math programs. The music program continued to grow. Instruments are introduced as early as fourth grade. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of strings and bands classes are offered for all grades. School has a marching band who marched in the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City. CAS offered fine arts classes to promote multi-dimensional thinking. Classes emphasize sculpture, sketching, relief, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Art classes made it available our students to participate in very local and state competitions. Foreign language classes in Spanish, Japanese, and Turkish promoted cultural sensitivity and international awareness. A comprehensive Physical Education program provided physical development, health and wellness, stress relief, team building, leadership and self-confidence. Technology Integrated curricula was implemented. (Integrated units with computer classes and application of subjects from core classes) All CAS teachers are available after school to assist students with homework.
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