Academics at CTA Freedom Elementary School

Learning At CTA Freedom

Strong Fundamentals Create Room For Higher-Level Thinking.

CTA Freedom Elementary traditional-academy model emphasizes systematic instruction, mastery of foundational skills, Spalding-based language arts, advanced mathematics, and high expectations for student effort. Students develop knowledge sequentially while learning the responsibility and study habits needed to apply that knowledge independently.

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Academic Foundation

Learning That Grows With Each Student.

The Chandler Traditional Academy model emphasizes direct instruction, strong foundational skills, higher-level thinking, advanced mathematics, consistent expectations, and personal responsibility across the elementary years.

English Language Arts

Reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and communication build the literacy foundation students use across subjects.

Mathematics

Students develop conceptual understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving as mathematical ideas become more sophisticated.

Science

Observation, investigation, evidence, and inquiry help students understand the natural and designed world.

Social Studies

Students explore history, geography, civics, communities, and the perspectives that shape our world.

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What Sets CTA Freedom Apart

Traditional Academic Structure Can Lead To Global Learning.

Freedom adds a distinctive opportunity to the CTA experience through Spanish Dual Language Immersion. Families can choose a bilingual pathway that develops Spanish and English proficiency while retaining the high expectations, character development, and academic structure associated with the Freedom community.

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Beyond The Core

Elementary Learning Should Create Room To Discover.

Special-area classes, enrichment, arts, technology, clubs, and school-specific programs give students additional ways to discover strengths, practice collaboration, and connect classroom learning to new interests.

Arts & Creativity

Creative experiences help students communicate ideas, build confidence, and see problems from new perspectives.

Movement & Wellness

Physical education and wellness experiences support healthy habits, teamwork, and readiness to learn.

Technology & Innovation

Age-appropriate technology experiences help students create, investigate, communicate, and solve problems.

Interests & Connection

Clubs, activities, and enrichment opportunities help students find interests and build meaningful connections at school.

Growing Learners

From Foundational Skills, To Greater Independence.

Build

Develop strong literacy, mathematics, learning routines, and confidence.

Explore

Apply skills through inquiry, creativity, collaboration, special areas, and school-specific opportunities.

Grow

Strengthen independence, problem-solving, responsibility, and readiness for the transition beyond elementary school.

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