Teaching and Learning

Our rigorous curriculum focuses on a holistic, global, and biliterate approach that is grounded in research-based practices. We are intentional in providing the best learning practices that are meaningful and educationally on target.

11 TEA distinctions in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, Student Progress, Closing Perform Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness over the last 5 years

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Bilingual Learning

At Cityscape Schools, all students receive instruction through a rigorous and viable curriculum that will enable them to develop effective language, literacy, communication, and academic skills.

We are committed to preparing scholars for college, career and workforce readiness.

Highlights

As a central focus for global leadership development, the Dual Language program is offered beginning at the Pre-K 4 through the elementary years. Our model consists of the 50/50 biliteracy approach, with 50% of instruction in English and the other 50% in Spanish.
  • Currently serving Prekindergarten through 3rd grade Dual Language
  • Sheltered Instruction strategies are an integral part of ESL instruction for grades 4th – 8th

Program components include:

biliteracy

Rigorous literacy / biliteracy focus

cognitive

Cognitive and academic development

bilingual

Academic proficiency in two languages

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Positive cross cultural awareness

All Cityscape Schools’ resources, used for content areas in reading, math, science, and social studies align a 100% with the definition set by TEA on High Quality Instructional Materials.

High Quality Instructional Materials (texas.gov)

Global Competence

  • Servant Leadership
  • Congressional Award Program
  • Civic Engagement
  • Project-based Learning
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COMMITTED TO CARING FOR THE WHOLE CHILD