CORE PHILOSOPHY

While it is common knowledge that pupils differ in their mode, rate, and set for learning, and while such differences must be recognized, understood, and explored by teachers in their long-range and daily plans, First Trinity Academy Leesburg holds that the total curriculum must be REASONED based.  Each pupil must be provided multiple opportunities to develop and utilize progressively higher-order critical thinking skills. 

FIRST TRINITY proposes that research-based teaching methods be utilized for all instructional inputs and that the same by reinforced through appropriate materials. Further, teachers shall establish motivation for learning.  This process involves the use of open-ended questioning strategies followed by task assignment, teacher-direct assistance and observation, task evaluation, and feedback.

FIRST TRINITY utilizes the concept of Self-Awareness and the Fundamentals of Education to excite Kindergarten through third-grade pupils about the educational process.  Safe Awareness is viewed in terms of sciences, health, social studies, art, music and languages, the disciplines that provide the pupils understanding of self and surroundings.

The fundamentals of education are reading, writing, and basic mathematics.  Pupils must be able to read and comprehend what is read.  Pupils must be able to properly form alphabets (penmanship), spell, construct sentences, construct simple paragraphs, and construct simple compositions.  And, pupils must be able to do basic mathematics, including an understanding of the base systems - addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, and decimals.

Parents

Parents of the pupils are an intricate part of the educational experience.  Parents are expected to participate in quarterly parent-teacher conferences.  These conferences provide parents with an opportunity to review the work that is being performed by their child and the teachers.  As well, parents have the opportunity to experience the technology being utilized.  Parents must have a full appreciation for how their child is being educated.  Pupils must know that their parents are involved and are working in partnership with their teachers in the educational process.

COMPETENT OUTCOME DETERMINATIVE CURRICULUM

FIRST TRINITY will utilize a competent outcome-determinative curriculum (CODC).  This means that at the end of the educational year, pupils are competent in the core subjects.  Competent means that each pupil has internalized and can utilize the information of the core subjects.  Each pupil can readily share that information with other pupils and the teacher.  And, each pupil can gather more information in those subjects and related subjects. 

Outcome determinative means that the second day of study is based on what was taught on the first day. Therefore, day one lays the foundation for day two.  Each day, pupils must master that day’s lesson in order to handle the next day’s lesson.  Each day’s lesson is designed to lead into the next day so that each pupil is competent in the subject matter by the end of the year.  As it is true for days in a year so is it true for years in a full education.  Upon completion, each pupil is competent in all core subjects.  Competency is based on each year of study.

Euthenics

Euthenics is the science that one’s atmosphere has a major impact on how one views oneself and the world. First Trinity Academy Leesburg operates in a structured and orderly method.  Pupils are expected to behave in an orderly fashion. Pupils learning in a structured atmosphere have positive views of themselves and the world.  Most importantly, they can focus on their education and achieve high marks.

Core Subjects

At First Trinity Academy, our core subjects are designed to give students a strong academic foundation while preparing them for success in a changing world. As a private STEAM school in Leesburg, Florida, we provide a balanced curriculum that combines traditional academics with hands-on learning in science, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital innovation, engineering, the arts, music, mathematics, and world languages, including Spanish and Mandarin.

Our small classroom environment allows students to receive personalized instruction, build confidence, and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and analytical skills needed for future academic and career success.

Reading and Language Arts

Reading is a central part of the academic program at First Trinity Academy. Students follow a comprehensive reading curriculum designed to meet their individual needs and strengthen fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Students reading below grade level receive targeted support, structured practice, and appropriate academic challenges in a respectful and encouraging environment. The goal is to help students make measurable progress and work toward grade-level reading proficiency. Consistent at-home reading is also expected to support classroom instruction.

In English language arts, students learn to gather, interpret, internalize, apply, and clearly communicate information through reading, writing, discussion, presentations, and literary analysis.

Mathematics

Our mathematics curriculum builds strong foundational skills in number sense, arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, data analysis, and introductory algebraic thinking. Students learn not only how to solve problems, but also how to explain their reasoning and apply mathematical concepts to real-world situations.

As part of our STEAM focus, mathematics is connected to science, technology, engineering, coding, finance, design, and everyday decision-making.

Science and STEAM Learning

Science instruction introduces students to biology, chemistry, ecology, zoology, botany, earth science, and physical science. Students explore the natural world through observation, investigation, experimentation, questioning, and evidence-based reasoning.

Through hands-on STEAM learning, First Trinity Academy integrates science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to help students think critically, creatively, and analytically. Students are encouraged to test ideas, solve problems, evaluate outcomes, and communicate their findings with confidence.

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Innovation

First Trinity Academy prepares students to become responsible and capable digital learners. Technology instruction includes computer literacy, digital citizenship, research skills, responsible technology use, and age-appropriate exposure to digital tools.

Our STEAM program also introduces students to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, helping them understand how emerging technologies influence education, careers, communication, creativity, and the future workforce.

Engineering and Problem-Solving

Engineering concepts are introduced through age-appropriate, hands-on activities such as design challenges, building projects, experiments, and collaborative problem-solving tasks. Students learn to plan, build, test, improve, and explain their ideas.

This approach strengthens logical thinking, creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and analytical reasoning.

Civics, History, and Geography

Our civics and history curriculum includes American history, global history, citizenship, civic responsibility, and the basic structure and function of government. Students learn how communities, cultures, nations, and governments develop and interact over time.

Geography instruction includes map skills, continents, oceans, countries, populations, natural resources, landforms, climate, time zones, and the relationship between people and their environments.

Arts and Music

The arts are an important part of First Trinity Academy’s STEAM curriculum. Art instruction introduces students to a variety of mediums, techniques, artists, styles, and forms of creative expression. Students learn to observe, design, create, evaluate, and appreciate visual art.

Music education supports creativity, discipline, listening skills, memory, cultural appreciation, and artistic expression. Students are introduced to rhythm, melody, notation, instruments, musical genres, and music appreciation.

World Languages: Mandarin and Spanish

First Trinity Academy offers world language instruction in Mandarin and Spanish, helping students develop global awareness, cultural appreciation, and communication skills. Language learning exposes students to international perspectives and practical vocabulary that supports future academic, travel, and career opportunities.

Mandarin is offered as an elective, giving students the opportunity to study one of the world’s most widely spoken languages while strengthening their preparation for a globally connected future.

Physical Education and Recess

Students participate in planned physical education activities and recess to support physical health, coordination, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and overall well-being. At First Trinity Academy, we believe education should develop the whole child academically, mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.

Through small class sizes, personalized instruction, a strong core curriculum, hands-on STEAM learning, AI and digital innovation, Mandarin and Spanish language opportunities, and a commitment to student growth, First Trinity Academy prepares students to become confident learners, critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and future-ready leaders.

The pursuit of excellence begins here.