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Elementary Grades

Our elementary level program consists of a K-1 classroom, a Grades 2-3 classroom, and a Grade 4/5 classroom. Small classes and rooms plentiful in both traditional and technology-based resources provide an engaging and enjoyable learning environment. Along with the basics of reading and math, students learn science, social studies and focus on creating individual learning goals in all grade levels.
Young kids using a giant touch screen in class
 
 
Patterned after our long-successful middle school program, each week students spend three days on campus and two days participating from home. Although we call those "online days," only a portion of the day is spent at the computer. Together, parents and kids work with lesson plans and materials prepared by the classroom teacher and suitable for doing at home.
  
For those who want more support, a separate elementary Study Center is available on all online days. Under the supervision of CVA staff, students can get all their work done and be with any of their classmates who also opt for Study Center.
 
Since 2020-21 school year we offered a 100% online learning environnment for K-5 students to support all learners. Programming has continued and CVA provides a highly qualified teacher to support students in their academic and social emotional learning goals.   Students in the online program have opportuntiies through Calvert Learning to have synchronous lessons in addition to taking advantage of the flexibility of being 100% asynchronous if that best serves the students' needs.  We believe that it is very important to have young learners in our space to learn a variety of skills that are hard to be taught in the 100% virtual environment. As we continue to navigate 100% online learning for our K-5 students we have adjusted to have more live, online support available for students.  Individual and group meetings are available to support students.  Advisory time is offered to bring our online students together to build a cohort of learners so they can share their educational experiences.