Literacy and academic fluency in both English and Spanish are at the core of Dreamers Academy’s curriculum and instruction philosophy.
ACADEMY'S PRIORITIES
At Dreamers Academy, literacy is at the core of our academic mission. Reading and writing are prioritized through a rigorous standards-based curriculum delivered by highly effective, certified teachers.
The Dreamers Academy Dual Language Literacy Curriculum serves as the foundation for mastery of the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards across all subject areas. Grounded in cultural competence and academic rigor, it promotes critical thinking, metacognitive strategies, and language development in both English and Spanish.
Character Education is intentionally integrated into daily class meetings and the Social Studies curriculum to promote civic responsibility and cultivate constructive behaviors and relationships.
To support a well-balanced education aligned with Florida’s educational priorities, students also receive regular instruction in:
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Physical Education
- Digital Literacy & Technology
LITERACY/WRITING
At Dreamers Academy, literacy instruction is aligned with the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, ensuring that all students develop strong foundational skills in reading, writing, language, and communication.
Our Dual Language Literacy Curriculum provides a consistent and structured approach that supports both English-dominant and Spanish-dominant learners. Writing instruction is integrated within content-area instruction, supporting cross-curricular learning and reinforcing standards-based outcomes.
Writing instruction is grounded in the key text types outlined in the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards:
- Narrative
- Informative/Expository
- Opinion/Argumentative
Additional genre-based writing is used to support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and language development across subjects. Writing is taught as a recursive process—from planning and drafting to revising, editing, and publishing—allowing students to develop clarity, organization, and coherence in their written communication.
Students are expected to write routinely across all content areas, using evidence from texts to support analysis and reflection. A strong emphasis is placed on text-based writing, especially the skill of comparing and synthesizing information from multiple sources, which directly prepares students for the writing component of the Florida Statewide Assessment.
MATH
At Dreamers Academy, students engage in a daily math block focused on mastering the Florida B.E.S.T. Math Standards.
Instruction is designed to be interactive and student-centered, incorporating hands-on manipulatives, peer collaboration, and clearly defined success criteria. These elements help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies.
Lessons feature standards-aligned problems that encourage repetition and conceptual understanding to build fluency with more complex tasks. In addition, math enrichment and support continue beyond the school day through our after-school program.
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
At Dreamers Academy, students learn Science and Social Studies through a structured block schedule aligned to Florida state standards.
Science instruction is hands-on and inquiry-based, featuring labs, field trips, and problem-based learning experiences. These engaging activities allow students to explore scientific concepts in real-world contexts and deepen their understanding through active application.
Social Studies focuses on helping students understand communities, cultures, history, and civic responsibility through interactive lessons that encourage critical thinking and connection to the world around them.
