Brighton Academy

In EL schools, students learn by conducting “learning expeditions” rather than by sitting in a classroom being taught one subject at a time. EL works on developing the character — as well as the intellect — of students. More than 150 schools in 30 states use this model— including Syracuse City School District’s own ELMS.

EL Goals

Knowledge and skills
Students demonstrate proficiency, apply what they’ve learned, think critically and communicate clearly

Character
Students work to become effective learners, ethical people, and put their learning to use to improve communities

High-quality student work

Students create complex work, demonstrate craftsmanship, and create authentic work

Humanities & STEM

ELA
Using Language!Live to help all students develop stronger skills in reading writing, grammar, fluency and phonics

STEM
Improve math and science achievement through the Math- Science-Technology (MST) Block

Social Studies
Social Studies Literacy focusing on reading for information standards and utilizing the TEES writing strategy