At Wellington Collegiate Academy, we pride ourselves on providing a well-rounded and enriching educational experience that empowers our students to thrive in today's dynamic world. Our carefully crafted curriculum is designed to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning.
High Academic Standards
Children believe they can achieve anything: and the truth is, they can. By fostering their natural curiosity, nurturing it, and challenging it, we empower them to take on the world with confidence. At WCA, we integrate both technology and traditional curricula to provide a well-rounded education. Our foundation is built on the Abeka curriculum, a faith-based program committed to high academic standards. Designed to challenge students. Abeka ensures mastery of foundational concepts before advancing to more complex material. This rigorous approach often enables students to surpass their grade level, particularly in math and reading. While the transition may be demanding at first, those who persevere consistently achieve higher scores on standardized tests compared to their public-school peers.
In addition to Abeka, we incorporate IXL as part of our digital curriculum. IXL offers a personalized learning experience, adapting in real time to each student's progress. By analyzing their work, IXL generates customized skill recommendations, ensuring targeted and effective learning. Each student receives unique login credentials for Arithmetic and Language Arts, allowing them to engage with content tailored to their individual needs. Through this blend of traditional and digital learning, we equip students with the tools to excel and thrive in their academic journey.
Subjects
Our Science program is designed to build inquiry and STEM skills. The curriculum includes significant hands-on activities, allowing students to analyze real-world problems, understand the concept of systems, and conduct scientific experiments.
A well-balanced science program, such as ours:
- Ignites curiosity and a love of learning
- Sharpens critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Builds a foundation for future knowledge
- Develops important life skills
- Empowers informed decision-making skills
In short, science education equips children with the tools to think critically, solve problems, and become well-informed citizens who can make sense of the world around them.
Our small class sizes ensure each student receives the focused support they need to succeed. Strong math skills in children act as a superpower, boosting their future success in countless ways. Strong math skills will help them breeze through STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), as well as build problem-solving muscles, strengthening logical reasoning, and fostering confidence – all essential for thriving in any career path.
Our Math program:
- Provides a stronger foundation for other subjects
- Sharpens problem-solving skills
- Boosts critical thinking and analytical skills
- Improves financial literacy
- Builds confidence and perseverance
- Enhances spatial reasoning skills
In essence, math education is much more than memorizing formulas. It equips children with a powerful toolkit for critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. These skills empower them to succeed not only in academics but also in their future careers and personal lives.
Our Language Arts program goes beyond just writing grammatically correct sentences. It provides students with a foundation for strong communication, critical thinking, and creative expression. It provides the tools they need to succeed academically and also become confident and articulate individuals who can effectively share their ideas with the world.
Our Language Arts program:
- Boosts creativity and self-expression
- Improves spelling and grammar
- Sharpens communication skills
- Enhances critical thinking skills
- Improves research and information literacy
- Builds confidence and self-esteem
- Develops time management and organizational skills
Our History education program equips children with the critical thinking, empathy, and understanding they need to become well-rounded individuals who can actively participate in shaping a better future.
Our curriculum is designed to help students:
- Understand the present
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Foster empathy and tolerance
- Learn from mistakes
- Build civic engagement
- Spark curiosity and imagination
Art class is a playground for kids to explore their ideas and express themselves freely. This imaginative thinking spills over into other areas of their lives, helping them approach problems creatively.
Our Art program focuses on:
- Boosting creativity and imagination
- Improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Building confidence and self-esteem
- Enhancing problem-solving skills
- Providing emotional expression
- Fostering social skills and collaboration
Our Art program provides a well-rounded experience that goes way beyond just making pretty pictures. It equips children with valuable skills and a creative lens to approach life's challenges.
At WCA, our computer class equips students with essential digital skills, focusing on fundamental concepts for effective computer use.
We cover basic coding, typing proficiency, and safe web navigation to ensure students develop confidence in technology.
At WCA, we prioritize not only academic excellence but also the development of strong character. While intellectual growth is important, we believe it is equally essential to cultivate kindness, respect, and an appreciation for our differences. Our Character Education Class is designed to help students build essential moral and ethical values that guide their behavior, decision-making, and interactions with others. Rooted in our four stoic cardinal virtues: Justice, Wisdom, Temperance, and Courage. We encourage students to live with integrity, responsibility, respect, and empathy. By nurturing these qualities, we prepare them to lead fulfilled lives as compassionate and principled individuals, both academically and personally. By integrating character education into our curriculum, we ensure that students not only achieve academic success but also grow into responsible, respectful, and ethical members of society, ready to make a positive impact on the world.
One of the most essential life skills we can teach our children is how to manage money wisely. At WCA, we provide students with a strong foundation in financial literacy, helping them understand the value of saving, investing, and making smart financial choices. Our curriculum covers key financial concepts such as debt management and personal financial statements, ensuring students develop responsible money habits. Additionally, they will explore the fundamentals of business by creating their own business plans, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Through this practical approach, students will learn the importance of financial responsibility and how to build a secure and successful financial future.
Spanish
Our Spanish curriculum focuses on conversation, grammar and vocabulary. Spanish is a valuable language to learn, providing added economic benefits and the ability to communicate and travel widely.
Here are some of the benefits for children to learn Spanish at school:
- Brainpower boost
- Future career advantage
- Cultural appreciation
- Travel enhancements
- Lifelong learning
- Cognitive flexibility
In short, learning Spanish in South Florida equips students with a valuable skillet that benefits them academically, professionally, and personally. It opens doors to new opportunities, fosters cultural understanding, and strengthens their cognitive ability for lifelong learning.
We have a deep appreciation for the arts and wholeheartedly embrace music in all its forms. Our students actively participate in choir, and in recent years, they have had the incredible opportunity to perform at Disney and in New York. Currently, we offer piano lessons, with plans to introduce additional instruments in the future. Our piano program is part of our after school offerings, while choir and music are integrated into our in-class curriculum. The music curriculum rotates each quarter to ensure as many students as possible can participate and benefit from the program.
Our Physical Education program offers a traditional curriculum designed to introduce students to sports, health, and fitness. Our overall goal is to help students build confidence, respect, discipline, and mental toughness alongside valuable skills through our curriculum.
A well-balanced PE program, such as ours:
- Boosts physical health
- Sharpens cognitive skills
- Develops essential life skills
- Builds confidence and self-esteem
- Promotes healthy habits
- Offers emotional release
In short, our PE curriculum focuses on the students' physical, mental, and social well-being. It equips students with the tools they need to be healthy, happy, and successful learners.
Does your student need additional help in any of the above subjects? Visit our Family Portal page for additional resources.
