Academics
Bella Vista students know that all knowledge comes from God. Bella Vista believes in a
comprehensive program of academic training. We believe learning is cumulative and our
teachers present it in a developmentally appropriate way. We acknowledge that children learn
at different rates and through various methods.
We also believe that having specific PE classes and music classes are important and help with a
student’s academic learning.
Student Assessment
Student progress is monitored regularly with respect to course content and school-wide
learning results (BVCA C.A.R.E.s). Teachers evaluate student academic performance using
teacher made assessments and curriculum driven evaluations. Teachers use multiple measures
and a variety of assessments because we recognize that students learn differently.
In Kindergarten and First Grade, students are given the AIMS Web Literacy and Math
Assessments three times annually to monitor progress and identify students who are at risk so
that additional support can be provided individually in these key areas.
Students in grades 2 through 6 are given the Iowa Basic Assessment in the fall. This assessment
compares each student with a national average. It also helps the teachers know where the
student may be struggling.
Our 7th and 8th grade students take a PSAT8/9 in the spring to give each student an idea of how
they compare with other public-school students who take a PSAT and it gives them an idea of
what to expect when taking these tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments.
Curriculum
Bella Vista is committed to providing the best curriculum available and to supplementing
existing programs as needed. Curriculum choices meet or exceed California Standards, the
Common Core Standards for Language Arts and Math, and the National Standards in Science
(NGSS). Additionally, a regular review cycle of curriculum in each subject matter and adoption
of new materials as needed is required to maintain accreditation through WASC and NLSA.
In addition, BVCA is a Core Knowledge School. Being a Core Knowledge school provides the
framework for all subjects including, reading, writing, language development and literature,
math, science, history, geography and music. You can learn more about this national movement
Curriculum Overviews
Kindergarten
Religion - Enduring Faith (Concordia Publishing House)
Reading/Language Arts - Superkids (Zaner-Bloser) and Heggerty
Math - Saxon
Science - Core Knowledge
History/Social Studies – Core Knowledge
1st Grade – 2nd grade
Religion – Enduring Faith (Concordia Publishing House)
Language Arts -Superkids (Zaner-Bloser)
Math – Saxon
Science – Core Knowledge
History/Social Studies – Core Knowledge
3rd Grade – 5th Grade:
Religion – Enduring Faith (Concordia Publishing House)
Language Arts -Amplify
Math – Saxon
Science – Core Knowledge
History/Social Studies – Core Knowledge
5th Grade- 8th Grade Math – The students have the option of moving up to the next level with
8th grade students being able to take Algebra 1
6th Grade- 8th grade:
Religion – Enduring Faith (Concordia Publishing House)
Language Arts -Amplify
Math – Saxon
Science – Savvas
History/Social Studies – Core Knowledge
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Bella Vista Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs
