3rd-5th
Courses
3rd-5th at OAO
Thank you for taking the time to consider our program designed specifically for Upper Elementary students.
We are thrilled to present an innovative and developmentally appropriate 3rd-5th-grade program that seamlessly blends Teams meetings with Virtual Reality. Both of these environments provide opportunities for students to develop meaningful relationships with their peers and teachers. Additionally, we offer extra social opportunities through clubs and teacher-monitored Social Hour.
Ensuring the highest quality education for your child is our priority. All our courses are accredited, adhering to rigorous state standards, guaranteeing that your child receives a well-rounded and recognized academic experience. Recognizing that each student has unique learning preferences, we are committed to providing flexibility for families. With this in mind, we offer two distinct course choices tailored to accommodate diverse needs.
Families can choose the live, teacher-led option, providing a dynamic and interactive learning experience facilitated by our qualified educators. Alternatively, for those seeking a more flexible approach, our on-demand, self-paced option allows students to progress through the material at their own speed, fostering independent learning.
Your trust in us as partners in your child’s education is deeply valued. We are dedicated to nurturing a supportive and enriching environment that promotes academic growth and personal development. Thank you for entrusting us with this important aspect of your child’s journey.
Course Offerings
Whether adding to your home learner program, supplementing your school schedule, or using an ESA for courses, Optima Academy Online has Cognia-accredited, state-standards compliant courses for you and your family.
Language Arts
On-Demand: Students will use read-aloud literature, fables, and sayings as the base for integrated experiences with developing reading fluency, comprehension, speaking, listening, and handwriting. Students will also engage in grammar development.
Mathematics
On-Demand: We utilize the Singapore Math Dimensions curriculum which prioritizes the use of manipulatives, hands-on learning, and a progression from concrete to abstract (i.e., from a physical/demonstrable understanding of concepts to an applied, written application). Taught with a blend of group and individual learning opportunities, the course builds foundational number sense and logic skills.
Science
On-Demand: Our science curriculum follows the Core Knowledge Science curriculum sequencing, and is enriched with both virtual and Socratic experiences, hands-on learning opportunities, and seeks to build a foundational understanding of the world around our students, and how they can seek to understand and classify it.
Social Studies
On-Demand: Focused on building a foundational understanding of geography to build an awareness of context and location as students begin to engage the study of history. Drawing from both the Core Knowledge curriculum sequence as well as OptimaEd enrichment experiences and activities, our Social Studies course builds the foundations of civic understanding for students.
Physical Education
On-Demand: Students learn new and important physical skills, develop a habit of fitness activities, and learn to develop a healthy mindset of responsibility and self-respect.
Music
On-Demand: Students learn to recognize and interpret specific elements of music, apply their knowledge to forming technique, and finally to connect the subject of music to others across the curriculum in meaningful ways.
Art
On-Demand: Students learn to recognize and interpret specific elements of music, apply their knowledge to forming technique, and finally to connect the subject of music to others across the curriculum in meaningful ways.
What is art like in VR? Teaching Art in VR opens so many new possibilities for scholars. A simple lesson about color theory becomes completely immersive in VR. By surrounding the scholars with an environment, they can engage with the content instead of just see it on a screen or book.
Ready for a New Kind of Online Learning?
Whether adding to your home learner program, supplementing your school schedule, or using an ESA for courses, Optima Academy Online has worked hard to make the enrollment process as seamless as possible for your family.