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Getting Your School Off the Ground – Curriculum
a.school uses a flexible, modular curriculum system that lets you structure learning in a way that fits your teaching model. Instead of forcing a single workflow, the curriculum is built from a small set of connected building blocks that can be combined as needed.
How the Curriculum Is Structured
At a high level, the curriculum in a.school is organized like this:
→ Classes: live learning spaces where students enroll, and instruction takes place.
→ Lessons: group related learning into units, weeks, or topics.
→ Activities: are the individual tasks students complete within a lesson.
Recommended Setup Path
If you’re setting up curriculum for the first time, the steps below reflect the most common way schools get started in a.school. Each step links to a dedicated guide with detailed instructions.
1. Create a Class
Classes are live offerings where students and guardians participate. This is where instructors are assigned, students are enrolled, and schedules are set.
2. Add Lessons to Your Class
Lessons organize learning into logical sections, such as units, weeks, or themes. A class can contain multiple lessons, each with its own set of activities.
3. Add Activities to Lessons
Activities are the work students complete, such as assignments, discussions, or practice tasks. Activities live inside lessons and form the core of student learning.
4. Share Updates Using Class Entries
Class entries are used to post announcements, updates, and photos that students, guardians, and instructors can comment on and interact with.
Learn more about class entries.
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