Advantage Arts Academy’s curriculum will be aligned to the Utah Core Standards and will be chosen based on the following criteria, including supplemental resources:

•  Research based;
•  Standards are outlined and aligned to the Utah Core Standards in each specific content area;
•  Materials are available to students and parents in both electronic and written formats whenever possible;
•  Curriculum based assessments are available;
•  Supplemental resources support a tiered model of instruction with interventions outlined for each specific tier;
•  Enhancement resources are available;
•  Instructional materials/teacher’s manuals, etc. support the resources provided for students; and
•  Supports AAA’s mission and model.

Curriculum for the core subjects will be selected from already developed sources, such as textbooks, leveled reading libraries, and digital curriculum. Arts integration lessons that support and deliver the core subject standards will be developed in conjunction with the Arts Integration Specialists from open resources such as Art Works for Kids, and ArtsEdge Kennedy Center, and other online resources. These developed lessons will be delivered in conjunction with the core curriculum instructional materials.

AAA will promote student character education to reaffirm values and qualities of character which promote an upright and desirable citizenry. The civic education will help cultivate informed students, encourage responsible participation in political life, and promote the fundamental values and principles of representative democracy in Utah and the United States.

We will teach patriotic education as part of the social studies curricula. Examples of civic education include:

•  History of the flag, etiquette, customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag, and other patriotic exercises;
•  Role modeling patriotic values associated with the flag;
•  Forms of government; and
• The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

It is acceptable for an elementary school student to choose not to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance for religious or other reasons and students should show respect for individuals who participate and who choose not to participate. Exemptions to civic education are outlined under Utah Rule.