Literacy

  • Pending MDE Approval

  • At Success Academy, our literacy curriculum is designed to foster a love for reading and writing while building essential skills for academic success. For grades K-5, we use the HMH Into Reading curriculum, which provides a rich and diverse array of texts that engage young learners and develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. In grades 6-8, students advance to the HMH Into Literature curriculum, which challenges them with complex texts and encourages critical thinking and analysis. A key component of our literacy program across all grades is the Writer's Workshop, where students practice writing in various genres, receive individualized feedback, and learn to express their ideas clearly and creatively. Through this comprehensive approach, we ensure that every student becomes a confident and proficient reader and writer.

  • Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, Success Academy will implement the CAREIALL literacy curriculum, developed by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), to strengthen foundational reading skills across elementary grades. For grades K–2, the CAREIALL Foundational Phonics program emphasizes explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency, aligning with the science of reading. In grades 3–5, the CAREIALL Morphology curriculum builds upon this foundation by focusing on the structure and meaning of words, enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension.