We adhere to the Diocese of Venice curriculum and Florida
Catholic Conference Standards. We utilize integrated education
modules, which include: reading, mathematics, language arts,
science and social studies and music.
All of our classes provide our students with the knowledge and
confidence they will need to see them into their future. Our
classes include programs that build a foundation of character and
service to the community.
Our core curriculum utilizes:
SPIRE, (Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence)
which is a phonetic-based program for direct instruction for
reading class. It provides the student with a sound base in which
to help the student become a strong reader.
Spelling Connections, which helps our students will retain,
internalize, and transfer valuable spelling knowledge for improved
results in all areas of literacy, in the classroom and beyond.
Daily 5: CAFE strategies, which is an acronym for Comprehension,
Accuracy, Fluency, and Expanding Vocabulary. The system includes
goal-setting with students in individual conferences, posting of
goals on a whole-class board, developing small group instruction
based on clusters of students with similar goals, and targeting
whole-class instruction based on emerging student needs.
Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing, responds to the needs
of teachers and students, Voyages in English provides ample
opportunities for practice and review to ensure mastery and
improved performance on standardized tests.
enVision MATH Florida is a daily problem-based Interactive math
learning followed by visual learning strategies deepen conceptual
understanding by making meaningful connections for students and
delivering strong, sequential visual-verbal connections. Ongoing
diagnosis & intervention and daily data-driven differentiation
ensure that enVision MATH gives every student the opportunity to
succeed.
Pflaum Religion is a national educational publishing and media
company exclusively serving the K-12 and higher education markets.
Pflaum publishes a wide range of materials for Catholic religious
education including Pflaum Gospel Weeklies for preschool through
Grade 8, Faith Activities for Catholic Kids with editions for
Grades 1-6, Together in Jesus sacramental preparation programs for
primary grades, mini-courses for junior and senior high
Confirmation preparation, and Children Celebrate! products for
Liturgy of the Word with Children.
All Dreams are Free teachers are Florida certified, hold
certificates in ESE (Exceptional Student Education) and our on-site
therapists are licensed. At Dreams Are Free Catholic School, our
dedicated staff and volunteers provide a unique learning
opportunity for students with special learning needs, and their
parents.
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