ACADEMICS & CURRICULUM
As a fully-accredited school, the Tidewater Adventist Academy academic experience offers Common Core-compatible learning standards in the context of a Biblical world view. We believe knowing the One who made the world helps us to deeply understand the world, experience a full life, impact the community, and know why it matters.
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We start here because we recognize it's the foundation of all learning. The primary purpose of the Adventist Encounter Curriculum is for all students at every grade level to have a personal, deep, abiding relationship with God and to respond to His invitation to live out of the overflow of this relationship — to understand the truths of the Bible, to respond to Christ’s invitation to live in a lifelong vibrant relationship with Him, and be passionate about the salvation of others.
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As a Microsoft Education and Apple Education-powered school, students are given the opportunity to embed technological mastery into daily learning and collaboration with teachers and fellow students.
Every student is assigned their own iPad for use throughout the school year.
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Our comprehensive language arts program reflects current research and provides multiple exposures and critical practice for a deep understanding. Instruction leverages leading curricula including Worldly Wise, Pathways, Writing Workshop, and a Reason for Handwriting.
VIDEO OVERVIEW OF WORDLY WISE
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Our math program uses learning targets and success criteria for student self-assessment and incorporates literacy strategies that encourage students to read, write, and talk about math. It helps teachers recognize the impact they have on students and allows students to grow as independent learners and experience the delight of mathematics.
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Our social studies curriculum is student-centered, written to the C3 Framework, grounded in inquiry, and aimed at developing responsible, active citizens. It helps teachers prepare students to be successful in college, careers, and civic life and is designed to draw your students into rigorous learning experiences to help them understand the world around them.
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We are accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association and the National Council for Private School Accreditation. All instruction adheres to NAD learning standards.