Our Academic Model
Building Blocks for Success
SWACS is a tuition-free charter school in Moore, Oklahoma, serving Pre-K through 2nd grade. Our program is built on three pillars that work together. Whether a child needs a little extra support or a bigger challenge, personalized elementary education helps every student grow with confidence.
Core Humanities and Foundational Knowledge:
The Bedrock of Learning
Strong early skills help children thrive in a big world. Our classical-inspired education gives every child that foundation.
Mastering the Essentials:
In Pre-K through 2nd grade, we teach reading (phonics, comprehension, and writing) and math step by step, with clear, explicit instruction. These skills open the door to everything else a child will learn.The Power of Ideas:
Our humanities lessons go beyond history facts. Children enjoy rich stories, historical events, and big ideas, then talk about them together. They learn to ask how and why, to think kindly and carefully, and to share their ideas.Balancing Instruction:
Teachers combine direct instruction with active learning, so students master what they're taught and also learn to think for themselves.
Experiential Learning:
Knowledge in Action
Young children learn best by doing. Our thematic learning curriculum and hands-on, project-based learning let students use what they know in real ways.
Igniting Curiosity:
Through experiments, pretend-play simulations, and projects, children explore ideas, solve real problems, and build a lifelong love of learning.Creativity Integrated:
Art, music, drama, and digital media are part of everyday learning. They spark creativity and give children joyful ways to show what they understand.Deeper Understanding:
When children connect lessons to real life and move their bodies as they learn, they stay engaged and build teamwork and communication skills.
Faculty Development:
Empowering Our Educators
The quality of the teacher shapes the quality of the school. That's why we invest in our teachers, so they can give every child individual attention.
Continuous Excellence:
Teachers keep learning through ongoing training that pairs time-tested methods with research-backed strategies, so small class sizes translate into high-quality, responsive teaching.Teacher Ownership:
Our teachers have a real voice in our school:Curriculum Leadership:
Teachers work in teams to review student progress and improve our curriculum, keeping it challenging and responsive to every child.Professional Voice:
Teachers lead training for their peers and serve on our School Leadership Team, sharing feedback on the policies that affect their classrooms.
With teachers who are supported, heard, and accountable, SWACS offers a warm, engaging, and effective education that nurtures the unique potential of every child.
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