Discovery Academy of Science
Reading Curriculum
Reading is the foundation of all learning. At DAS North, students develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through explicit instruction, rich texts, and regular progress monitoring.
Core Programs
- Elementary grades use Wonders by McGraw-Hill to support phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
- Middle school grades use StudySync as the campus grows into Grades 6-8.
- iReady Reading supports diagnostic assessment and personalized learning pathways.
What Students Build
- Phonemic awareness and systematic phonics.
- Fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
- Text-based thinking and evidence-based responses.
- Confidence as readers and communicators.