CURRICULUM GUIDE
2026–2027
Curriculum framework, scope and sequence, and implementation structure
Curriculum Framework
This framework moves from the broadest and most critical considerations to the specific aspects of classroom and home implementation.
LEVEL 1 | Core Beliefs and Distinctives
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• Mission: Training ambassadors for Christ on a growing number of campuses
• Christian: We believe that all knowledge comes from God, so a biblical worldview is integrated into every subject. We hold to the Nicene Creed and believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God God reveals Himself through Scripture and through all He has made, so we study both the Bible and nature.
• Humanity, truth, and history: Human beings are unique image-bearers of God Truth is God-established, objective, and largely knowable History is the linear progression of events from Creation, through the Fall, into God’s great story of redemption for all who believe, and ultimately to Christ’s return, judgment, and eternal rule.
• Classical: Learning draws on the best content and practices from the last 3,500 years. This includes God’s revelation to Moses, the whole of Scripture, the history and ideas of God’s people, and the enduring educational inheritance of Greece, Rome, medieval Europe, England, and the western hemisphere It includes the Seven Liberal Arts, the Great Books, and the Great Conversation
• Collaborative: We believe in the God-given authority and responsibility of parents in educating their children We therefore partner with and support parents in this great endeavor.
LEVEL 2 | Scope and Sequence
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• Holistic formation: The curriculum includes spiritual, academic, athletic, and artistic learning.
• Bible: Study of the greatest Book as the special revelation of our God. All other studies are founded on the study of God’s Word.
• The Trivium: Used as both arts to be taught and a process for learning: grammar first, logic second, and rhetoric third.
• Grammar: The art of structure and meaning in language. Taught in English, Latin, and Spanish, with elective options for Koine Greek, Old Testament Hebrew, and other contemporary languages.
• Logic: The art of critical thinking, sound reasoning, validity testing, and truth assessment. Taught independently and integrated into every discipline.
• Rhetoric: The art of eloquent, persuasive, and beautiful language, both written and spoken. Students learn to interpret and express truth with clarity and wisdom.
• Arithmetic: The art of understanding and using numbers. Taught at every grade level throughout the program.
• Geometry: The art of understanding and using shapes and spaces. Included as a stand-alone rhetoric school math course and integrated throughout earlier grades.
• Music: The art of the movement of numbers, especially in the beautiful arrangement of auditory harmonics that inspire the soul.
• Astronomy: The art of the movement of shapes, especially in the appreciation of God-honoring celestial beauty In its broadest sense, this extends to the natural sciences, visual arts, physical education, and performance.
• History: The study of the progression of events, including the works of God and the works and experiences of humanity, with special emphasis on biblical, church, and Western Civilization history
• Science: The study of the natural world and what it reveals about our Creator. Taught both as distinct courses and through integrated learning.
• Language: English, Latin, and Spanish.
• Humanities emphasis: Students engage the great books, philosophy, and the central ideas of Western civilization in a strong humanities-centered approach.
LEVEL 3 | Prescribed Courses and Resources
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• Courses: Lists the individual courses offered, such as Phonics, Latin I, Life Science, Geometry, AP Rhetoric, Theology II, and Church History
• Resources: Identifies the specific textbooks and resources used in each course.
• Faith integration: Shows how each course supports Christian discipleship and worldview formation.
• Electives: Provides the standard elective offerings available to students across campuses.
• Summer offerings: Provides the standard summer offerings available to students across campuses.
LEVEL 4 | Preferred Methodologies and Assessments
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• Methodology by grade and discipline: Preferred methodologies and assessments are delineated by grade level and discipline.
• Preferred practices: Includes options such as recitation, narration, seminar, Socratic discussion, and workshop, with guidance for how frequently each should be used.
• Assessment: Details both summative and formative assessments and preferences for their use.
• Alignment: Explains how student learning is measured in alignment with course objectives, especially Christian worldview development and the use of knowledge to glorify God through truth, goodness, and beauty
• Unit design: Provides unit-by-unit learning goals, content, activities, and assessments.
• Example: A 7th grade Civil War history unit might include discussion of national growth prior to 1860, analysis and recitation of the Gettysburg Address, and narration of the major battles and offensives of the war.
• Integration: Helps students see the connections between subjects and God’s Word.
• Continuous improvement: Assessment results inform ongoing refinement of methods such as essays, presentations, debates, and theological reflections.
LEVEL 5
| Specific
Lesson Plans and Assignments
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• Consistency with freedom: This level provides the most detailed guidance. Teachers are encouraged to use their expertise while ensuring that key concepts and theological principles are taught consistently
• Lesson planning: A lesson plan might include specific questions for discussing a Bible passage or a structured exercise for developing rhetorical skill.
• Aim: These plans are designed to create a rigorous and engaging learning environment that honors God.
LEVEL 6 | Unique Electives and Summer Programs
Boundariesandcampusflexibility
• Purpose: This level defines boundaries for what may not be offered, rather than prescribing every possible offering.
• Innovation: Teachers and campuses have tremendous freedom in a ‘free market’ setting of electives to innovate and provide learning that parents and students choose.
• Guardrails: Offerings cannot deviate from KCA’s mission or core values and cannot undermine other regular course offerings.
By using this framework, we ensure that every part of our curriculum—from our core beliefs to our daily lesson plans—works together to achieve our mission.